Payday 3 Devs Confirm Last-Gen Consoles Were Dropped

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Payday fans rejoice. We know that a third mainline installment is in the works, and we also know that this game is coming to PC and console platforms. However, if you were hoping that this game would be released on last-generation platforms, you’re out of luck. Developers are only launching this game on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and the PlayStation 5. In a new developer diary video upload, the developers reveal just why the studio opted to skip over the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 when it comes to Payday 3.

It looks like console releases for Payday games are still a rocky subject. The developers noted that they wanted to ensure this latest installment goes off well when it comes to both console platforms and the PC release. During the video upload, which you can view below, executive producer Craig Mcleod noted that they required the latest hardware to deliver this game, and as a result, they are only focusing on the latest-generation platforms.

So again, if you’re on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, you’re out of luck. That shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, as even Microsoft’s first-party studios have completely dropped their Xbox One platform when it comes to new video game releases.

We know that the developers over at Overkill Software and Starbreeze Studios are using the Unreal Engine, and that should make the game releases go a bit smoother with this installment when it comes to both PC and consoles. But we’re still left waiting to see how the game performs, as it’s not slated to be released until later this year. If you haven’t been keeping tabs on this installment, we know that this game takes place after the events of Payday 2. Likewise, the original gang from Payday: The Heist is stepping back into the world of crime.