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Payday 3 Chapter 3 Houston Breakout key art showing Dallas and Houston in front of a prison backdrop with the Houston Breakout logo.

PAYDAY 3 Houston Breakout DLC Adds a High-Stakes Rescue Heist

Posted on August 20, 2024September 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl

A High-Stakes Rescue Mission for the Payday Gang

Chapter 3 – Houston Breakout is the latest adrenaline-pumping DLC for Payday 3, available as part of the Gold Edition. This chapter adds a new dimension to the game’s narrative, focusing on a critical mission that could determine the fate of one of the crew’s most vital members.

In this high-stakes mission, Dallas has finally tracked down his brother, Houston, but the situation is far from under control. Houston, who has been injured and is facing a slew of criminal charges, is about to be
sentenced and sent off to one of Concord’s private prisons. These facilities are infamous for being nearly impossible to escape, and once Houston is inside, there is little hope of getting him out.

As a member of the Payday gang, your objective is clear: rescue Houston before he is lost to the system forever. The mission allows for different approaches, giving players the choice to either execute a stealthy extraction or launch an all-out assault. Regardless of the method, the end goal remains the same—get Houston out safely and bring him back to the team.

What’s Inside the Houston Breakout Bundle?

The Houston Breakout Bundle provides players with all the necessary tools and gear to ensure a successful rescue mission. Here is what you will find in this DLC pack:

The Houston Breakout Heist

The Houston Breakout Heist is the heart of the DLC. You will infiltrate a heavily guarded facility, navigate tight security, and make tough choices about how loud or quiet your approach should be. Every decision matters, from timing your entry to deciding when to trigger alarms or slip out unnoticed with Houston in tow.

The Houston Breakout Tailor Pack

The Houston Breakout Tailor Pack focuses on new customization options for your crew. It adds themed cosmetics so you can kit out your heisters with fresh outfits that match the high-risk prison-break vibe of the chapter.

The Houston Breakout Weapon Pack

The Houston Breakout Weapon Pack delivers additional firepower to help you fight your way in—or out—if things go loud. Expect new tools that support both stealth-focused builds and full-on assault strategies.

Approaches to the Heist

One of the strengths of Payday 3 shines in this chapter: freedom of choice. You can:

  • Go stealth: Slip through cameras and guards, quietly disable
    security, and escort Houston out without firing a shot if you play perfectly.
  • Go loud: Bring heavy weapons, brace for waves of law enforcement,
    and fight your way through the prison while defending Houston.

Whichever route you choose, the mission is built to be tense, replayable, and focused
on tight teamwork and coordination.

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PAYDAY 3: Chapter 3 – Houston Breakout

Release Window: August 19, 2024

Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG

Developer: Starbreeze Studios

Publisher: Deep Silver

Platforms: PC( Steam)

How to Get Chapter 3 – Houston Breakout

Ready to take on the challenge and break Houston out? You can grab the Chapter 3 – Houston Breakout DLC for Payday 3 on your preferred platform, or access it as part of the Gold Edition.

Whether you are a veteran Payday player or new to the series, this DLC offers an exciting, high-pressure mission that will test your skills and teamwork. Equip yourself with the latest gear, plan your strategy, and get ready to pull off one of the most daring prison breaks in Payday history.


Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Fix Gaming Channel.

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