PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update

Every PAYDAY 3 heist is now free. The 3rd Anniversary Update folds every previously paid heist into the base game, adds a fully rewritten Campaign Mode, weapon perks, a Shooting Range and the new Brute Force Crimebond. Stream it, make videos about it, and earn up to $490 through milestone rewards.

Payout:

• Milestone-based rewards across three goal types: VOD views, livestream CCV and uploads
• Max payout $490 per creator
• Rewards stack: every goal you hit pays out, and each goal pays more than the last
• Total campaign budget $4,500; rewards are paid while budget remains

Window:

• September 24th to October 4th, 2026
• Best slot for reaction content ("what's changed"): September 24th–27th
• Evergreen content (gameplay, guides, deep dives) welcome throughout the window

Call To Action:

• Must feature PAYDAY 3 gameplay from the Anniversary Update, showcasing at least one of:
  • Free heists: the full heist roster, now unlocked for everyone
  • Brute Force Crimebond (key provided)
  • Campaign Mode: the new, fully rewritten storyline
  • Weapon Perks: show a build or loadout evolving
  • Shooting Range: testing loadouts before a heist
  • Legacy masks: if you owned heist DLC before August 25th, show your animated mask
  • Squad play: every heist, no DLC gatekeeping
• Steam link: https://creators.gg/payday3
  • Short form content should have the link pinned in comments
  • Long form content should have the link in the description
  • Livestreams should have the link in chat commands and/or panels
  • NOTE: CONTENT SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THE LINK WILL NOT BE APPROVED / WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CAMPAIGN GOALS
• Voiceover or on-stream call to action to jump back into PAYDAY 3, since every heist is now free with no DLC required
• Point viewers to the official patch notes for full details
• Optional but appreciated: ask viewers to leave a Steam review if they're enjoying the game, or to consider updating an older review based on the current state of the game
• Tag the game in your content:
  • YouTube → PAYDAY 3 game category
  • Twitch → stream in the PAYDAY 3 category
  • TikTok → #payday3
• Disclosure required: include #ad or #sponsored in your video title, description, or caption, and use the platform's paid partnership tag if available. This applies whether you're paid or received a key

Tone & Style:

• Earned optimism: let the update speak for itself rather than claiming "the game is fixed"
• Frame it as a relaunch moment, not a routine patch
• "Here's what's actually different" works best, because you're the trusted voice on whether it's real
• Keep it new- and lapsed-player friendly, without assuming viewers know PAYDAY 3 lore or mechanics

Format Option(s):

• Feel free to use any assets provided here
• Short Form: minimum 20 seconds, TikTok / YT Shorts
• VOD: 10–20 min, consistent with your content style
• Livestream: minimum 1 hour in the PAYDAY 3 category on Twitch. Kick streams do not count
• Content Language: English, German, French, Spanish

Content Review:

• All VOD and short-form content must be submitted to the studio for review and approval prior to publication. Livestreams are exempt