PAYDAY 3 patch 1.02 (1.02) details are now available for players. According to the official PAYDAY 3 update 2 patch notes, the latest update introduces significant changes and new features. It includes reimagined Cookoff and Turbid Station heists, with enhanced gameplay mechanics like a new Influence Loot Value system and a 19-bag limit for Cookoff to balance the economy. Additionally, Payday 3 update 1.02 also adds new animations, cosmetics, a challenge system with Infamy points, and technical improvements like AI health boosts, skill rebalancing, and over 200 bug fixes to enhance the overall player experience.
Previously, a major update added various tweaks and quality of life improvements. Unfortunetly, since the last patch, players have been experiencing problems with the game. PAYDAY 3 patch 1.02 will fix a few of these issues.
Check out more details below.
PAYDAY 3 Patch 1.02 Notes – November 24, 2023
New Content and Heists:
- Cookoff and Turbid Station Heists:Reimagined versions of Payday 2 heists with gameplay improvements and new locations in New York.
Gameplay Improvements:
- Map Enhancements:Larger maps for Cookoff heist with new areas and tactical scaffolding.
- Heist Adaptations:Turbid Station adapted to Payday 3’s movement and stealth mechanics, including accessible train car roofs.
- Visual Comparisons:Differences between Payday 2 and 3 heists highlighted through comparison shots.
Game Mechanics:
- Influence Loot Value System:In Cookoff, players can increase loot value by cooking meth for longer, with a risk of value decrease if overcooked.
- Bag Limit:A 19-bag limit introduced in Cookoff to balance the economy.
- Animation Additions:About 20 new first-person animations added, with more to come.
Cosmetics and Equipment:
- New Mask and Weapon:Introduction of ‘Underwraps’ mask and ‘Lyon Compact 7’ preset weapon, available for purchase.
Skill Line and Challenges:
- Transporter Skill Line:Enhancements for carrying objects and intimidating civilians.
- Challenge System:New system suggests personalized heist challenges and awards Infamy points based on performance.
- Infamy Points:Awarded for heist completion, stealth execution, and securing all bags, varying by heist type and difficulty.
- Renown Levels:Continuous progression beyond level 150, with random rewards per level.
Technical and Quality of Life Improvements:
- Lobby Chat Feature:Added for PC players, with challenges in implementing it on consoles.
- AI Health Boost:300% health increase for AI crew members.
- Skill Rebalancing:Various gameplay skills have been rebalanced.
- Heist Briefing Mute Option:Players can now mute heist briefing voiceovers.
- Bug Fixes:Over 200 bug fixes included, addressing launch issues.
Development and Future Updates:
- Dev Update Cadence:Planned to be released about a month before each new update.
- Legacy Heist Cutscenes:No cutscenes for Legacy Heists as they don’t tie into the main story.
- Animations Limitation:Certain animations, like safe cracking or lockpicking, not added to avoid distraction.
- Weapon Inspection Variability:Generic weapon inspections introduced, with future plans for diversification.
- Offline Mode and Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade:Still in consideration and planned within year one, respectively.
- Shadow Raid Complexity:Acknowledged for future reimagining due to its complexity.
Miscellaneous Notes:
- Heist Filters:Loud and stealth job filters are in the backlog but not in this update.
- Unready Option:Not available in this update, but prioritized for future improvements.
Download links for PAYDAY 3 update 1.02 will go live soon.
