It’s now even easier to grab a copy of a Payday game, as the price of various titles and their DLCs has been reduced on Steam, with other platforms to follow soon. The reason behind this change was explained in a blog post, where it was stated that the goal is to ensure “globally fair pricing” and to offer a “more accessible” way to get into the series.
The developer notes that Payday projects have become “excessively complex” from a pricing perspective, and while this may have made sense at one time, it no longer does. Therefore, on Steam immediately, and on other platforms at unspecified dates, the prices will now be as follows:
- Payday The Heist: $9.99 (down from $14.99 previously)
- Payday 2 and Payday 3 Heists: $4.99
- Payday 2 and Payday 3 Tailor Packs: $2.99
- Payday 2 Weapon Packs: $2.99
- Payday 2 Character DLC: $1.99
- Payday 3 Weapon Packs: $3.99
In conclusion after this change, the development team is still “focused on improving Payday 3 for current players while making it easier for new players to jump in.” At the same time, with Sidetrack Games continuing to support Payday 2, the franchise will continue to expand with new content.
Similarly, “this new pricing structure sets the stage for what’s next. A more cohesive, transparent, and accessible Payday. New heists, new gear, and more reasons to get back in the van are on the way.”