Is Payday 3 split screen?

Is Payday 3 split screen? Starbreeze Studios’ latest heist ’em-up has quickly become a hit within the gaming community thanks to its exciting online multiplayer offering. But with some preferring to play the old-fashioned way, players are now asking whether they can play the game locally through a split-screen mode.

Even though the Payday 3 single-player mode and the Payday 3 campaign give gamers plenty of solo options, cooperative modes are still the most enjoyable way to experience looting and shooting high-security locations. That said, here’s what we know about the availability of a local split-screen mode in the game so you know whether you can invite some friends over for a quick heist.

Does Payday 3 have a split screen mode?

Unfortunately, no. Payday 3 does not have a split screen mode. The only way you can join up with other players in the game is through the online multiplayer mode, which means you won’t be able to bring a few friends over for an old-school local shoot ’em-up session.

In addition, Payday 3 also has an always-online requirement, which means a local offline mode was never in the developer’s plans since the beginning. Almir Listo, the game’s global brand director, previously stated that an internet connection is required to use the Payday 3 cross-play and cross-progression functionality, so a split-screen mode wouldn’t have been plausible. Fortunately, the inclusion of cross-play this time makes it easier for you to join up with your friends no matter what platform they’re playing on.

That covers all you need to know about the inclusion of Payday 3’s split screen mode. For more on the game, check out our other guides covering Payday 3 Game Pass availability, the Payday 3 internet connection requirement, and the Payday 3 early access release date and start time as well.