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Looking to make a private lobby in Payday 3? Stick around. We’ll cover everything you need to know about joining up with friends for the next heist.
Well into the game’s early access period, Payday 3 players are learning the ins and outs of what makes a successful heist. Longtime fans of Deep Silver’s franchise have a leg up with years of gaming experience under their belt. However, newer players are still learning the best ways to earn money and which weapons prove the most helpful in a pinch. That said, you’ll probably want to team up with friends or go solo to level out the playing field a bit. Here’s how you can create a private lobby reserved just for you and your gang in Payday 3.
- The Tightest Crew – The legendary Payday Crew, dreaded by the law and underworld alike, is back. Ripped from their peaceful retirement to rejoin the criminal world by a new threat, one born from the chaos the Crew left in their wake.
- Give in to your greed – Give outlet to your greed and let loose in PAYDAY 3. In addition to gold, cash and jewelry and any other valuables they might come across, you’ll be able to build a sizable collection of weapons, cosmetics and accolades.
- DIGITAL BONUS CONTENT INCLUDES: Season Pass (12 month), The Collector’s Mask (in-game), Membership to The Collector’s Club, an exclusive closed off community only accessible to the Collector’s Edition owners.
- PHYSICAL BONUS CONTENT INCLUDES: The Collector’s Mask, Stand for The Collector’s Mask, Custom Deck of Cards, Stickers
- Pre-order the Standard Edition in order to get The Trifecta Lootbag, including the Obsidian Glitz outfit and Venomous Verdigris mask.
How to Create a Private Lobby in Payday 3
Starbreeze Studios designed Payday 3 to play out in a co-op game mode. However, public matchmaking can be an iffy method to recruit team members, as you’ll likely get paired up with players of varying skill levels. Not to mention, matchmaking bugs continue to frustrate players. If you’d rather team up with your friends or take on a heist solo in Payday 3, follow these steps to create a private lobby.
- Go onto the home screen.
- Select the heist you want to take on.
- Choose your difficulty level.
- You’ll see an arrow that reads Lobby Type Public.
- Change your Lobby type to either Friends Only or Invite Only.
Once you’ve set up the private lobby, you won’t see any number of random players in missions. If you choose Invite Only, you can also elect to play solo rather than with your crew.
Moreover, you should be aware that you’ll need four players to start a mission in Friends Only. If this requirement isn’t met, you’ll be set up with default bot players to fill the missing roles. Luckily, you can easily invite friends from your friends list.
Note: The BOT will not affect your tactics and may come in handy during your heists. Depending on the skill of your team and your personal preferences, playing with bots won’t necessarily make or break your next heist. Just don’t be surprised when an additional team member shows up to the big gig.
What is a Private Lobby in Payday 3?
A private lobby allows you to organize your group of friends, select heists, and take on missions as a team. In a private lobby, you can choose who joins your squad. This stops you from being placed into matchmaking, where you will be heisting with the general public.
For more on Payday 3, check out these additional guides from our team as we near the official release date this September: Payday 3 Matchmaking Error PS5 – How To Fix Matchmaking Issues, PayDay 3 How Many Skills Are There? Skill System Breakdown, and How to Invite Friends in Payday 3 – Get the Payday gang together.