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PAYDAY 2
Action
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Tracked Controller Support
VR Supported
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Adjustable Difficulty
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Developers: OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Publishers: Starbreeze Publishing AB
Release Date: Aug 13, 2013
Price (USD): $2.99
Current Players: 23k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
engaging co-op
fun shooter
enjoyable missions
business practices
Payday 3 failure
subscription model
DLC price increase
monetization strategy
The game itself remains well-regarded for its unique and entertaining heist mechanics, and players appreciate its co-operative gameplay. However, there is strong criticism regarding the introduction of a subscription service to access existing DLCs, with many viewing it as a cash grab due to the perceived failure of Payday 3. While some acknowledge that the subscription offers an alternative way to access content, the business practices surrounding its introduction have left a negative impression on much of the player community.

Positive Points

  • The game still holds value as a fun and engaging shooter, especially for co-op experiences.
  • Offers a variety of enjoyable content and missions that gamers find worth playing.
  • Nostalgic value for longtime fans who enjoyed the multiplayer and cooperative aspects.

    • Negative Points

  • Introduction of a controversial subscription model for a 12-year-old game received widespread backlash.
  • Significant price increase of the DLC bundle prior to the subscription announcement seen as a manipulative tactic.
  • Many users expressed frustration over the developers' apparent focus on monetization over game improvement or bug fixes.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game itself is still praised for its foundational gameplay, the recent business decisions by the developers such as subscriptions have created significant discontent.

    • Common Themes

  • Many players lamented the ongoing monetization strategy as a method to compensate for the failure of Payday 3.
  • The game's extensive content, while largely locked behind costly DLC, still receives praise.
  • General disappointment towards Starbreeze and Overkill for not prioritizing game quality improvements and for introducing a subscription service.
    • Updated 9/27/2025, 12:01:12 AM UTC
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