Payday 2
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Online co-op
- Yes, up to 4 players
- Split-screen
- Not listed
- Languages
- 11 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
Linux requirements have not been published. Check the game’s store listing for supported systems.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor | 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM) | NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM) |
| Storage | 32 GB available space | 32 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 32 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
Plays on PlayStation 3. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
Plays on Xbox 360. Detailed requirements are not published.
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $4.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $4.99 −50% | $4.99 | $4.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Payday 2 alone?
Yes, Payday 2 has a single-player mode.
Is Payday 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player.
Does Payday 2 have online co-op?
Yes, Payday 2 supports online co-op for up to 4 players.
Does Payday 2 have split-screen?
No local split-screen mode is listed for Payday 2.
What languages does Payday 2 support?
Audio: English. Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run Payday 2?
The minimum is 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM).
What platforms is Payday 2 on?
Linux, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One.
Where is Payday 2 cheapest?
In United States, at $4.99 on Steam, as last checked.