Payday 2 is free on Epic Games Store

Starbreeze’s four-player co-op shooter Payday 2 is currently available for free until June 15, when it will be replaced by Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and Guacamelee! 2.

In January, the company announced that Payday 2 had achieved over 40 million copies sold since its release in 2013. Additionally, it boasted the largest community on Steam, consisting of more than eight million players.

Fans clamor for Payday 2 crossplay, but will they get it?!

Midnight Ghost Hunt, the previously free game on the Epic Games Store, has been replaced by Payday 2.

Payday 3, the upcoming installment, will be published by Prime Matter, a label under Plaion. Moreover, the game is set to release this year for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles.

According to a reliable leaker, the planned release date for Payday 3 is September 21. Set in contemporary New York, Payday 3 takes place in a world that has further advanced into the digital age. But the original gang, consisting of Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf, and Chains, comes out of retirement to execute co-op heists.

The game incorporates themes of software giants, cryptocurrencies, mass surveillance, and the Dark Web, which are reflected in the updated gadgets used by the gang.

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How can I claim Payday 2 for free on the Epic Games Store?

To claim the game for free on the Epic Games Store, simply visit the store’s website or launch the Epic Games Store application on your computer. Search for Payday 2 and navigate to its store page. From there, click on the “Get” button and follow the instructions to complete the checkout process. Once claimed, the game will be added to your library and can be downloaded and played at any time.

Does Payday 2 support crossplay?

No, it is not cross-platform on Xbox. Players on Xbox cannot play with players on other platforms.

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