Secret Revealed: The Surprising Reason Payday 3 Players Can't Spot the Cash in Money Bags

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Payday 3 players have discovered that the amount of cash in money bags doesn't affect the rewards received, regardless of how stealthy or loud the mission is executed.

A Reddit user analyzed the gameplay of Payday 3, discovering that the monetary reward for heists remained consistent regardless of factors such as the number of money bags or the execution of the mission.

The variation in rewards between the easiest and hardest missions was negligible, implying that players could possibly gain more by putting in minimal effort during a heist rather than maximizing their potential.

A flaw has been uncovered in the game Payday 3, where money bags offer minimal rewards. Fans have long questioned the inability to see the amount of cash in these bags, but now a player may have found an explanation.

Payday 3 has received mixed reviews since its release, due to the popularity of its predecessor Payday 2 and some issues in the sequel. However, Payday 3 boasts improvements in AI, movement, and stealth compared to Payday 2. In the past, focusing on stealth during a Payday 2 heist often resulted in better rewards, but this is not necessarily the case in Payday 3. Just like in previous games, certain missions require specific strategies for optimum success. Nevertheless, this player has discovered that regardless of whether they played with tact or loudly, they encountered the same success screen.

Reddit user Theteenagedcrusader recently analyzed some statistics regarding money bags in Payday 3. Theteenagedcrusader has completed a total of 30 heists in Payday 3, consisting of 16 loud missions and 14 stealth missions. They have ensured that they have completed the maximum number of allotted slots and the minimum requirements for each mission.

In Payday 2, players could see the amount of cash contained in a money bag, allowing them to decide if it was worth the effort. However, according to Theteenagedcrusader, the payout for heists in Payday 3 remains almost the same regardless of the number of money bags or the execution of the mission.

Theteenagedcrusader also shared an image showcasing the success of a mission with the minimum and maximum requirements. Despite completing the minimum requirements, the reward is $588,000, while the reward for the maximum requirements is $598,800. These heists were completed solo on normal difficulty, indicating that Theteenagedcrusader did not have any assistance from teammates. The success page highlights that two money bags are roughly equivalent to eight bags in terms of value. Overall, the statistics shown on Theteenagedcrusader's heist completion page are similar, with only minimal differences in the less profitable outcomes.

The difference between these two figures suggests that players can gain an advantage by minimizing their efforts in a Payday 3 heist instead of maximizing their potential. Given Starbreeze Studios' propensity for frequent updates, it is plausible that this money bag concern will be addressed in future iterations of Payday 3.

Payday 3 is currently accessible on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.