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Payday Franchise Eyes Screen Expansion
18 Mar
Summary
- The Payday game franchise has earned over $400 million.
- Payday 3 was released in 2023 to generally favorable reviews.
- Vice Studios is partnering to expand the Payday universe to screen.

The Payday video game franchise, which first launched in 2011, has garnered a substantial player base exceeding 50 million and generated over $400 million in lifetime revenue. Known for its high-octane heists and intricate narratives of betrayal and conspiracy, the series continues to captivate audiences.
The most recent entry, Payday 3, was released in 2023, adding to the franchise's critical acclaim. Starbreeze Entertainment, the studio behind the game, is looking to extend Payday's reach.
In a strategic move to grow Payday into a comprehensive entertainment platform, Starbreeze has partnered with Vice Studios. This collaboration aims to explore the rich mythology behind the masks and characters, developing the Payday universe further on screen.




