



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.
