Get your masks ready, heisters—the iconic world of PAYDAY is making an explosive debut in virtual reality!

At the latest VR Games Showcase, developer and publisher Fast Travel Games officially revealed the very first gameplay trailer for PAYDAY®: Aces High. Set in Starbreeze Entertainment’s legendary PAYDAY universe, this officially licensed VR co-op heist game is bringing all the high-stakes thrill, squad strategy, and adrenaline-fueled chaos directly into your headset.

Whether you’re a long-time veteran of the franchise or a VR gaming enthusiast looking for your next co-op obsession, here is everything you need to know about the big reveal and how you can get early access.

The Heat Is On: What to Expect from PAYDAY: Aces High

In PAYDAY: Aces High, you and up to three friends take revenge on business titan Warren Jupiter after being framed. The game puts you right in the middle of the action, taking full advantage of VR to deliver immersive, hands-on heisting mechanics.

• High-Octane Co-Op Gameplay: Assemble a 4-player crew to plan, breach, and carry out high-stakes heists.
• Custom Loadouts & Arsenal: Customise your playstyle by mixing weapons (ARs, SMGs, shotguns, pistols) with high-tech gadgets like sentry guns and grapples.
• 4 Unique Playstyle Classes (“Four Aces”):
  • Ace of Hearts (The Mastermind): Plans every escape route and fallback.
  • Ace of Clubs (The Ghost): Stealthy and surgical—gone before anyone notices.
  • Ace of Diamonds (The Technician): Master of gadgets and tactical destruction.
  • Ace of Spades (The Enforcer): The heavy-hitting muscle when things go loud.

Get Early Access: Closed Community Playtest Starts August 20!

Can’t wait until launch to pull off your first score? Fast Travel Games is giving fans a chance to grab the loot early with an exclusive Closed Community Playtest!

• Playtest Dates: August 20 – August 24
• Supported Platform for Playtest: Meta Quest 3

How to Sign Up: Playtest slots are strictly limited, so speed is key. To register for your chance to join the crew on Meta Quest 3 ahead of the game’s official release later this year, head over to the official PAYDAY: Aces High website and follow the sign-up instructions!

Release Window

PAYDAY: Aces High is slated for release later this year on Meta Quest and PC VR platforms (SteamVR). Keep your eyes peeled, assemble your crew, and make sure your VR headset is charged—it’s almost time to secure the payday!

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