PAYDAY: Aces High sets a November date for VR heists on Quest and Steam

Oct 27

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PAYDAY: Aces High brings Starbreeze’s heist universe into virtual reality with a November 5 launch on Meta Quest, SteamVR and Steam Frame. The co-op game lets up to four players plan jobs, choose specialist roles and decide whether to slip past security or turn a robbery into a firefight. It will cost $24.99.

Key takeaways

PAYDAY: Aces High launches November 5 for $24.99.
Platforms include Meta Quest, SteamVR and Steam Frame.
Up to four players can team up, with four distinct Ace roles to choose from.
Players can use weapons and gadgets, then unlock skills and equipment as they progress.

For VR, the appeal is immediate: a familiar co-op heist formula becomes a shared, embodied space where coordination and pressure are part of the experience. That combination of interactive design and social play makes Aces High a notable addition to the expanding VR games landscape.

A revenge story built around crew play

Developed by Fast Travel Games under license from Starbreeze Entertainment, Aces High is set in the PAYDAY universe. The story centers on Warren Jupiter, a business titan who frames the player’s crew. The group, known as The Aces, sets out to settle the score through a series of jobs.

Players can bring up to three partners along. Each mission asks the crew to prepare its tools and choose how to approach the job: quietly, with careful timing, or loudly when plans unravel. That flexibility keeps teamwork central, whether players are coordinating an escape or reacting to an alarm.

Four roles, from stealth to firepower

The game offers four playable Aces, each associated with a different specialty. The Mastermind focuses on planning and escape routes; the Ghost is geared toward stealth; the Technician uses gadgets; and the Enforcer brings force to combat. The role system gives teams a way to divide responsibilities before a heist begins.

Players can build their arsenal with assault rifles, submachine guns, shotguns and pistols, alongside equipment such as grapples and sentry guns. Cash and reputation earned in play can be spent to unlock additional skills and gear, adding a progression layer to the mission-based structure.

Final playtest and launch details

A final playtest is scheduled to run through October 26 on Steam and Meta Quest, while a Steam demo is available during Steam Next Fest. Participants are set to receive an exclusive Kitty Mask when the full game launches on November 5.

For players considering a first VR heist, the trial options offer a chance to sample the action before buying. PAYDAY: Aces High will be available on Meta Quest, SteamVR and Steam Frame for $24.99.

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