What bundle to buy?

[Alex Helders]

I'm just not sure why the gold version is more expensive than the base game? The base game is $60AUD. The gold is $134 AUD. That's $74 extra. Why does it cost more than the base game? :s

Any sites to get it cheaper than on STEAM?

Thanks.

[BarxBaron]

Doesn't gold come with the "year 1 season pass"?
I'd assume that is all new map/content DLCs for the first season/year.

Check the store page closer for details about that but I think thats the main difference between normal/silver and gold.

[Alex Helders]

Originally posted by BarxBaron:

Doesn't gold come with the "year 1 season pass"?
I'd assume that is all new map/content DLCs for the first season/year.

Check the store page closer for details about that but I think thats the main difference between normal/silver and gold.

Is the idea that the gold pass would be cheaper now instead of buying it as they are live through the year? Because $134AUD is a lot!

[BarxBaron]

Oh look at their main page FAQ...it spells it out. Looks like silver has half the coming out DLCs and gold has all of the expected ones for the first year:


"What is included in the season passes?

The Silver season pass will include the first 6 months of DLCs, which will be 2 heists, 2 tailor packs and 2 weapon packs. The Gold season pass will include the first year of DLCs, which includes 4 heists, 4 tailor packs and 4 weapon packs. Our DLC model for PAYDAY 3 will be quite similar to what you’re already used to in PAYDAY 2, and you will still be able to purchase the DLCs separately."

Their main page FAQ is actually pretty damn well put together.
https://www.paydaythegame.com/payday3/faq/

I am unsure about the price - it may also be Steam doing regional pricing shenanigans.
I'd hope that getting one of the early pages saves us a few bucks over what the total regular cost will end up being if people decide to go that route.

[Alex Helders]

^ will you be purchasing from an alternative site?

[Mr_Purple]

Gold comes with at LEAST 12 DLC packs for Year 1. That's roughly six aussie bucks per DLC so it kind of checks out. If you don't care about Season Pass, better go with Standard.

[Coldflame]

(USD for comparison)

$40 gets you the base game

an extra $30 for silver gets you early access, a mask, and 6 DLC packs (2 heists, 2 weapons, 2 cosmetics.) you're getting the dlc pre-ordered at $5 per if you don't value the rest of the pack.

an extra $20 for gold gets you another mask and another 6 DLCs (same content split), at a better value of $3.3 per. if you count gold alone, it's $50 for 12 dlcs at a cost of ~$4.1 per.


my take is that gold is a good deal if you expect to buy the first 12 dlcs on release assuming they're priced like pd2's dlcs or higher (safe assumption).

silver doesn't offer a great discount so unless you want cheaper early access don't bother, stick with base edition and assess the DLCs as they drop.

[Alex Helders]

Thanks guys I will buy gold, but looks at other site that has it cheaper.

[Is^Kall1337]

Gold seems like a good option.

[Bill]

I feel like it's kind of a gamble to buy one of those special editions since you are not sure what kind of dlcs they have planned out. They can be decent, Very good or complete garbage. If you decide to buy the silver/gold edition you will get the dlcs for alot cheaper, that's for sure.

[MrBrian]

Well it's more personal opinion of people what edition you should buy but i'll try my best to help you in making decision incase if you do plan buying Payday 3.

If you think you're going to enjoy playing the game from time to time but don't really plan getting DLCs for the future (whether it's interests playing it going away or any other reasons), then Standard Edition is best one to pick.

Silver Edition is solid pick if you want to play the game 3 days earlier (that is if you pre-order) with some benefits of getting 6 months season pass (6 dlcs) and a mask.

Gold Edition should be only bought if you certaintly know that you will play this game alot and be dedicated on it. It has simular benefits to Silver however it gives you year season pass (12 dlcs), one glove and two masks. It's the most expensive edition since it gives all dlcs that devs plan to support the game in the first year/season.

If you are concerned for gameplay and/or any other things, Open Beta will be avalaible to play in this weekend. Otherwise it's best to play it on Game Pass or wait for reviews incase if you were not able to play Open Beta or played the Beta but still have doubts.