Much like the previous games, Payday 3 has a clear mission: Pull off daring heists and rake in the cash. Teaming up with mates can smooth out these heists, but you’ll still need firepower to deal with security and the police. Here’s a rundown of all weapons in Payday 3 and the steps to get your hands on them.
You’ll kick off Payday 3 with just a basic rifle and pistol. To access the other 15 weapons, you’ll need to level up. Naturally, climbing the ranks means successfully pulling off heists. Now, let’s delve into which levels unlock which weapons.
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All Weapons in Payday 3
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You have a selection of 17 weapons in Payday 3. From the get-go, you’ll have access to the Car-4 Assault Rifle and the Signature 40 Pistol. These will be your companions for your initial heists. But don’t worry — as you boost your character’s level, your arsenal will expand.
Here’s a list of all the weapons in Payday 3, alongside the levels needed to unlock them:
- Car-4 Assault Rifle — Unlocked
- Signature 40 Pistol — Unlocked
- Reinfeld 880 Shotgun — Level 2
- J&M Castigo 44 Revolver — Level 10
- SA A144 Marksman — Level 15
- FIK PC9 SMG — Level 18
- Northwest B-9 AT — Level 21
- Stryk 7 Pistol — Level 25
- Ziv Commando SMG — Level 29
- KU-59 Assault Rifle — Level 35
- SP Model 11 Pistol — Level 38
- Mosconi 12 Classic Shotgun — Level 43
- Reinfeld 900S Marksman — Level 53
- Signature 403 Pistol — Level 59
- SG Compact-7 SMG — Level 65
- Sforza Bison Revolver — Level 70
- VF-7S Assault Rifle — Level 77
From the list above, you’ll notice that reaching Level 77 is required to access all weapons in Payday 3. But don’t let this number daunt you. Currently, the game’s base level cap stands at 150. This suggests we anticipate fresh weapons joining the lineup in future updates.
By completing heists and objectives, you’ll steadily increase your level. Every match you participate in contributes to your progress. When you hit a level that unlocks a new weapon, pop over to the Vendors menu. There, you can buy the weapon with your earned cash, making it ready for your following loadout.
For now, that covers the ins and outs of weapons in Payday 3 and their unlock process. Developed by Starbreeze Studios, Payday 3 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. And remember, thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming, you can team up for a heist with friends on almost any device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Payday 3 Servers Been Fixed?
Players can now dive back into the action by using all weapons in Payday 3, though the team is still fixing issues with the matchmaking services. Remember, Payday 3 is available from day one on Game Pass for PC and Xbox Series X/S. You can also find it on Steam and PS5, with cross-play enabled across all these platforms.
Is Payday 3 Going to Be Free?
Payday 3 isn’t a free game. There are five editions of Payday 3 available for purchase on different platforms. You can buy the Standard Edition, the cheapest version of Payday 3, for $40. But, for those with an Xbox Game Pass subscription, you can hop into Payday 3 without buying a separate copy.
Is Payday 3 Developed by Overkill?
Payday 3, a first-person shooter crafted by Starbreeze Studios and brought to you by Deep Silver, is the thrilling continuation of Payday 2. Marking the third entry in the Payday game series, it hit the shelves for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on September 21, 2023. Although the initial review scores are not great, they clearly show that there is room for improvement, with a score of 70 on Metacritic.
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