How to sign up for the Payday 3 closed beta

Releasing on September 21, 2023, Payday 3 is bringing back the beloved first-person shooter heist game. This co-op action shooter lets you bring a crew together to take on heists in your new life of crime. If this upcoming game by Starbreeze Studios excites you, it’ll please you to know that you can play the closed beta in August. We’ll explain how you can sign up for the Payday 3 closed beta.

Payday 3: How to sign up for August closed beta

From August 2-7, Starbreeze Studios is hosting a closed beta for the upcoming Payday 3. You’ll have the chance to either play on Steam or Xbox Series X|S. How you can sign up for this Payday 3 closed beta is through either a Steam or Xbox beta program.

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• Steam: Select the ‘Request Access’ button underneath all the purchasable options for Payday 3 on the store page.
• Xbox: On the Xbox Insider Hub app, head to the previews, then select Payday 3.

You won’t automatically get invited to the Payday 3 closed beta just yet. Starbreeze Studios will send you an email if it selects you to participate. Make sure to keep an eye out on your inbox for an email before the closed beta dates.

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Each application is randomly approved, so there’s a chance it may not choose you. Nevertheless, if you receive an invitation, you’ll gain access to this technical test. Embark in robberies and reign terror over Washington DC in this co-op shooter. You’ll be earning tons of cash and gold from heists alongside your crew of criminals. If you were a fan of the previous entries, you’ll probably enjoy Payday 3 as well.

Sadly, if you get an invitation and your friends don’t, you won’t be able to invite them. The good news is that September 21 isn’t so far away. Getting to try out Payday 3 for nearly an entire week is an exciting opportunity, so good luck with your request!