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Payday: The Heist

Co-op heist shooter for up to 4, the first PAYDAY game

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Payday: The Heist multiplayer at a glance

How you play

Players2 to 4 online · about 2 h a session
CrossplayNot needed

Does Payday: The Heist have crossplay?

It's only on PC, so everyone plays there.

What it costs

Price today
  • PC 
Copies neededYes, one copy each

Before you start

MicNo

Do you need a mic?

You can play without voice chat.

Age rating18+

What age is Payday: The Heist for?

PEGI 18 · ESRB M

What is Payday: The Heist like?

As a crew of masked robbers, you pull off bank jobs and other big heists while police come in waves to stop you. You can take hostages and trade them to get an arrested crewmate back.

How many can play?

No split screen: each person plays on their own device.

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Will your group like it?

Yes

Groups who played PAYDAY 2 and want to see where the series started, or who want a heist shooter with a few maps to learn well.

No

Players under 18, since it's violent, and anyone who wants lots of heists to choose from, since the base game has six.

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Info checked on November 5, 2026.