
Payday 2
by Overkill Software · published by Starbreeze Studios
Released August 13, 2013 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

About Payday 2
Payday 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original crew: Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains as they descend on Washington D.C. for an epic crime spree.
Two years after the events of the first game, the Payday gang relocates to Washington, D.C. to carry out a new wave of heists. After proving their capabilities, the crew catches the attention of the Dentist, a powerful middleman who helps them break their arrested member Hoxton out of prison and uncover the informant who betrayed him. As they take on increasingly ambitious contracts, including stealing a mysterious box from a casino vault, their operator Bain is captured by the Dentist and an unknown faction. With help from the mercenary Locke, the gang discovers the conspiracy behind Bain's abduction, frees him, and carries out one final heist: infiltrating the White House to steal presidential pardons for their crimes. In an alternate ending, the gang discovers a secret ancient machine beneath the White House and activates it, with Bain seemingly using it to transfer his consciousness into the President's body.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 32 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM) |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 32 GB available space |
Payday 2 FAQ
When did Payday 2 come out?
Payday 2 was released on August 13, 2013 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Payday 2 on PlayStation 5?
No. Payday 2 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Payday 2 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Payday 2 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Is Payday 2 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Payday 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
Who is making Payday 2?
Payday 2 is developed by Overkill Software and published by Starbreeze Studios and 505 Games.
Is Payday 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Payday 2 supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does Payday 2 cost?
Payday 2 costs $9.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Payday 2 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 89% of 675,011 reviews are positive. Critics average 75/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Payday 2?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Payday 2 system requirements page.
Payday series
8 games in release order

















