Play Overview
Pay Day 2 (2013) is a shooting adventure game. You are part of a criminal gang who do various heists such as bank and jewellery store robberies, as well as contract work and drug deals. It stands out for the thrill of breaking the law, committing violent (sometimes gory) crimes and the planning required to complete them successfully. It's a relatively rare chance to play the villain.
Through the eyes of the protagonist, you can take on missions with a computer controlled team, or go online with up to three teammates. Some levels require stealth where you need to avoid cameras, or alerting witnesses. Other levels are all guns blazing. Police will turn up to the heist after a certain time and will attack in assault waves.
As you progress there are missions that require specialist equipment such as safe breaking gear and get away cars. Throughout, the aim is to get the loot to the vehicle as quickly as possible and make your escape. Do well and you get more money, as well as progressing the career-led story that culminates in earning enough fund for your retirement.
Featuring some well known voices (John Cleese and Ron Perlman to name two) the second game has the feeling of a Hollywood Blockbuster. Indeed, an extra heist was added in December 2017 based on the Quentin Tarantino film "Reservoir Dogs" which plays in reverse chronological order. There are also 30 downloadable extra content packs to purchase including more heists as well as extra weaponry. A third game is currently in the works and expected in 2023.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Pay Day 2 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 14 months ago.
Through the eyes of the protagonist, you can take on missions with a computer controlled team, or go online with up to three teammates. Some levels require stealth where you need to avoid cameras, or alerting witnesses. Other levels are all guns blazing. Police will turn up to the heist after a certain time and will attack in assault waves.
As you progress there are missions that require specialist equipment such as safe breaking gear and get away cars. Throughout, the aim is to get the loot to the vehicle as quickly as possible and make your escape. Do well and you get more money, as well as progressing the career-led story that culminates in earning enough fund for your retirement.
Featuring some well known voices (John Cleese and Ron Perlman to name two) the second game has the feeling of a Hollywood Blockbuster. Indeed, an extra heist was added in December 2017 based on the Quentin Tarantino film "Reservoir Dogs" which plays in reverse chronological order. There are also 30 downloadable extra content packs to purchase including more heists as well as extra weaponry. A third game is currently in the works and expected in 2023.
Our examiner, Andrea Walney, first checked Pay Day 2 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 14 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 22 hours and 26 hours to complete. To see and do everything will take over 100 hours.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Account Rating
- You need PlayStation Plus to play online with PlayStation 3.
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
Pay Day 2 usually costs £8.50 to £23.99.
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Pay Day 2
SALE | PC | £8.50 | £4.25 until 22/04/2024 | – |
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Payday 2: Crimewave Edition
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition.
Payday 2: The Crimewave Collection
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need Xbox Live Gold to play online with Xbox 360.
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 13/08/2013, updated in 2021
Price: 50% off
Out Now: PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Players: 1 (4 online)
Genres: Action, Shooting (Adventure, Simulation and Stealth)
Accessibility: 18 features
Components: 3D First-Person
Developer: Starbreeze AB (@StarbreezeAB)
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