I think the main driver is two things: The developer, us behind the game, the features we’ve added (and removed!) over the years to keep the game relevant for our players, the heisters out there. We’ve been fortunate to see Payday come as far as it has today. Payday turning 10 is such a joyous occasion for us that we’ve planned ten days to celebrate. What about Payday do you think has allowed the series to endure and thrive for so long?

It's still too early to talk about specifics, Listo says, but he promised that Payday 3 represents a 'leap forward for the franchise and a new baseline for what Payday is and what it can be in the future.'ġ0 years is a long time and Payday is still thriving today. Payday 3 is in the works for release in 2023 through a partnership with Koch Media's Prime Matter. In the interview, Listo talks about why Payday has been able to remain successful and relevant for so long, shares some of his favorite stories from the past decade, and talks about the future. With the franchise celebrating its 10th anniversary, and ahead of a big livestream event planned for this Friday, October 22, GameSpot spoke with Starbreeze global brand director Almir Listo about the past 10 years of Payday and what's to come. Another element to Payday 2's ongoing success is Overkill's commitment to supporting the game-by the latest count, the studio released more than 210 updates for the game to keep things fresh and interesting. The game partnered with Lionsgate for a John Wick DLC event, positioning it as a mainstream hit. The game was so successful that it helped Starbreeze out of a tricky financial situation and into a new level of commercial success. Payday 2 released in 2013 and elevated the series further, succeeding not only critically, but also commercially.

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