How to play solo in Payday 3?

Payday 3 hosting private lobby for solo play (Image via Sportskeeda)
Payday 3 hosting private lobby for solo play (Image via Sportskeeda)

Payday 3 is currently available in an early access phase, and there is a method that lets users play the game solo. It is slated to go live on September 21, 2023, for all players who have purchased the Standard Edition of the title. Since the game features completely multiplayer modes, players might be wondering if it can be enjoyed without lobbying with friends of randoms.

Payday 3 can be played by a single player with the help of private lobbies. The method to create such a playground is quite straightforward and officially provided by the developers in the game itself.

This mode allows players to experience the heist-shooter game at their own pace without interference from others with customizable map parameters.

This article will highlight the fastest way to play solo in Payday 3.

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How to create a private lobby to play solo in Payday 3?

Here is how you can make your own lobby and play this new game without hassles.

  • Launch your game from the platform of your choice.
  • You will need to navigate to the multiplayer section of the menu and follow through to create a private lobby.
  • Make sure that you turn on the "Invite Only" option in the settings while creating the lobby.
  • Go ahead and set up the rules that you want to play with, including the number of AI enemies that you want to fight against.
  • Launch the match, and you will load into the arena with the specific settings that were selected.

It is important to note that you will be playing solo without any real players on the team. There will be AI teammates to fill the empty spots, and the squad will not be completely empty. The bots usually carry on their own activities and can be ordered around to complete other tasks.


How is playing solo beneficial in Payday 3?

Despite the publisher emphasizing that teamwork makes the dream work, playing solo heists can help players understand the mechanics of the game. Moreover, the solo experience can prove to be crucial while understanding the map and discovering new ways to complete the heist.

Going solo also means that players would be able to experience the game at their own pace without any player pressure to complete the mission. The AI teammates can sometimes go out of line and create chaos, preparing the player for some of the worst possible scenarios in actual online lobbies.

Grinding through all available heist missions can also guarantee that you learn the most about all the areas. This would allow you to become flexible and adapt to any situation or teammate while queuing up for a match.


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