Payday: The Heist

October 18, 2011 Overkill Software Sony Online Entertainment, Daybreak Game Company, Starbreeze Publishing
Shooter
PS3 PC
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Payday: The Heist is an action filled first person shooter that lets players take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”. Load out with an array of weaponry and equipment. Navigate six high-stake heists with three other live or A.I. Co-Op partners in crime.
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147
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Release Date October 18, 2011
Developer Overkill Software
Publisher Sony Online Entertainment, Daybreak Game Company, Starbreeze Publishing
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective First person
Themes Action
Payday: The Heist

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