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How to enable hold to crouch in Payday 3

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By default, the crouch button is a toggle. As a result, you will stay in the crouched position after pressing the button unless you press the same button again or run. To see how you can enable a setting where you can hold the button to stay crouched instead, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. Make sure you head over to the Settings menu from the main menu or pause screen if you haven’t done so already.

2. From Settings, you need to be viewing the Gameplay tab.

If you are playing Payday 3 with a PlayStation controller, then you can change tabs with the L1 and R1 buttons. If you are using an Xbox controller, then you need to use the LB and RB buttons instead.

3. From the Gameplay tab, move the menu cursor down to the Hold To Crouch setting.

4. This setting is set to “Off” by default. Select this setting in order to set it to “On.”

5. Exit the Settings menu.

When you start playing the game again, you have to keep the crouch button held to remain in the crouched position. By default, the crouch button is Circle on a PlayStation controller, B on an Xbox controller and Shift on a keyboard.

How to disable depth of field in Payday 3

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Payday 3 has depth of field enabled by default. If you don’t like this graphical effect and would like to disable it for this multiplayer heist game, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you need to head into the Settings menu in the game through either the main menu or pause menu.

2. Once you get to Settings, you should be viewing the Video tab by default.

If you are in another tab, then you can use the L1 and R1 buttons on the DualSense/DualShock 4 or the LB and RB buttons on the Xbox One/Xbox Series controllers to change tabs.

3. After getting to the Video tab, move the cursor down to Depth of Field.

4. As we stated above, this setting is set to “On” by default. To disable this visual effect, select it to set it to “Off.”

5. You can now close the Settings menu and then return to playing Payday 3.

You should no longer see any depth of field effect when going through the heists.

How to fix Payday 3 keyboard and mouse issues on consoles

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When you try to play Payday 3 with a mouse and keyboard on a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you may find that the game isn’t registering your inputs. To see how you can potentially fix this issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

Before we begin, it is important to note that mouse and keyboard controls are not officially supported by the game at launch even though this combination worked in the beta release.

When you try to plug the keyboard and mouse into your PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, the keyboard will work just fine but the mouse won’t. We were able to get the mouse cursor to show up on the screen but we weren’t able to look around. The mouse buttons also do not work.

So, the only potential fix is to wait for the development team at Starbreeze Studios to patch the game to add support for this control scheme.

In the mean time, we suggest that you let the company know that you want keyboard and mouse support. In order to do so, you can add your feedback in the Feature Upvote section of the official Payday 3 website. In fact, there is already a big thread regarding this issue. So, feel free to add your comments there.

How to fix Payday 3 ‘not party leader’ error

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When trying to match make in Payday 3, you may run into the following message:

Not party leader. Only the party leader can start matchmaking.

To see how you can get past this error notification for this online multiplayer heist game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. A common fix for this matchmaking error is to simply restart your game.

If you are playing latest installment in the Payday series on an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, then you need to do the following to restart this title:

  • Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the Xbox Guide menu.
  • From there, move the cursor over to the Payday 3 game icon.
  • Press the Menu button on the controller to bring up a small menu.
  • You then need to select Quit to manually close the game and remove it from the Quick Resume queue.

  • Open Payday 3 again so that it boots up from the beginning.

2. If restarting the game does not work, then there is likely some kind of issue with the online servers.

In that case, you won’t be able to match make until the development team fixes the problem on the server side. We recommend check out the PAYDAYGame Twitter page for any official announcements.

How to disable vibration in Payday 3

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If you are playing Payday 3 with a DualSense, Xbox Series controller or another compatible gamepad, then it will vibrate based on certain actions in the game.

If you find that the rumble to be too distracting in this multiplayer heist game, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can disable it.

1. To start off, you need to open the Settings menu in Payday 3 if you haven’t done so already.

2. From Settings, you need to switch over to view the Gameplay tab.

In the latest installment of the Payday series, you can change tabs by using the L1 and R1 buttons on a PlayStation controller or LB or RB buttons on an Xbox controller.

3. After getting to the Gameplay tab, move the menu cursor down to Vibration.

4. By default, the Vibration setting is set to “On.” To disable haptic feedback, select this option so that it is set to “Off.”

5. You can then exit the Settings menu.

Once you start playing Payday 3 again, you should no longer feel any vibrations from your gamepad.

How to disable motion blur in Payday 3

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Motion blurring is enabled by default in Payday 3. If you find that this effect to be visually impairing, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech to see how you can disable it.

1. If you haven’t done so already, then the first step is to make your way to the Settings menu in Payday 3.

2. Once you get there, make sure you are viewing the Video tab. If not, you need to switch tabs until you get there.

If you are playing the game with a controller, then you can use the L1 and R1 buttons with the PlayStation gamepad or the LB and RB buttons with the Xbox pad to change tabs.

3. From the Video tab, move the menu cursor down to Motion Blur.

4. As we stated previously, Motion Blur is set to “On” by default. To disable this feature, select it to set it to “Off.”

5. Exit the Settings menu.

You should no longer notice any motion blur when playing Payday 3 after disabling it from the Settings menu.

How to fix Payday 3 missing images and Loadout 0 errors

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When viewing the loadout screen in Payday 3, you may notice that some of the sections features blank images. You may also see the “Loadout 0 – Invalid Loadout Missing Item” error message pop up.

To see how you can potentially fix loading issues in this multiplayer heist game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step, you should make sure that you have a strong enough internet connection as Payday 3 is an online-only game.

2. If there is nothing wrong with your internet connection, then you can try checking the server status of the game.

If there are issues on the server side, then you need to wait until they get fixed by the development team before you can view the loadout screen without any issues.

We suggest keeping an eye on the official Payday the Game Twitter page to see if there are any announcements.

3. If you are encountering the blank images and/or Loadout 0 errors when playing the game on Steam, then you can try doing the following:

  • Close Payday 3.
  • Restart your computer.
  • Open the Steam app.
  • In the Library section, right click on Payday 3 and then select Properties.
  • Afterwards, select Installed Files from the left column and then “Verify integrity of game files” on the right side of the same screen.
  • Open Payday 3 again and then head over to the loadout screen to see if you can get it to load properly.

4. You can also try uninstalling and then re-installing Payday 3.

What to do if you are stuck in the Payday 3 ‘press any key to start’ screen

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When trying to play Payday 3, you may end up getting stuck in the “Press any key to start” screen. To see how you can get past this menu and start playing this game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

If you are playing Payday 3 through the Epic Games Launcher, then you may not be able to get past the start screen. To fix this problem, you can try doing the following:

1. Close the game.

2. Visit the Apps and Accounts page from the official Epic Games website.

3. From there, switch over to the Apps tab.

4. Afterwards, select the Revoke Access option next to Payday 3 and then save the changes.

5. Open Payday 3 again and then see if you can get past the “Press any key to start” screen.

6. If revoking the access did not work, then you can try deleting and then re-installing the game on your PC.

How to fix Mortal Kombat 1 ‘game session has desynchronized’ error

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When playing online in Mortal Kombat 1, you may end up getting disconnected from your match with the following error message appearing on the screen:

The game session has desynchronized.

To see how you can potentially fix these disconnection issues in this fighting game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. For the first step we suggest taking a look at your internet connection. We recommend doing the following:

  • Pause and downloads or streams that may have concurrently running on the same network.
  • If possible, try to use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi.
  • If you can only use Wi-Fi, then you should make sure that the Wi-Fi signal is strong enough.
  • Power cycle your home networking equipment by turning the devices off, waiting for several minutes and then turning them back on again.

Having a faster internet connection without any congestion may help get rid of most of the desynchronization errors.

2. Make sure you have the latest patch installed for Mortal Kombat 1 if you haven’t done so already.

3. There could also be an issue with the servers. If there are, you will learn about it through the official social media channels for Mortal Kombat, such as its Twitter page.

When it comes to sever problems, you most likely need to wait until the development team fixes the issues before you can play online again without disconnections.

4. If you are playing the game on Steam, then the “game session has desynchronized” pops up frequently in the following scenarios:

  • Playing ranked matches.
  • Selecting rematch.

In these cases, we recommend that you avoid playing ranked matches as well as selecting the Rematch option at the conclusion of the match until there is a new server-side fix and/or patch to install for Mortal Kombat 1.

As a temporary solution, you can try playing online matches with another Steam account to see if doing so will fix the desynchronization.

What to do if you can’t find your Payday 3 pre-order bonus and cosmetic DLCs on PS5

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You can unlock a cosmetic downloadable content item by pre-ordering Payday 3. If you get the Silver, Gold or Collector’s Edition of the game, you will also get other bonuses.

If you can’t seem to find these cosmetic DLCs, then you can check out this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech to see how you can locate them.

Before we begin, let’s break down what cosmetic items are included in each edition of this multiplayer heist game:

Payday 3 Standard Edition:

  • Trifecta Lootbag (pre-order only)

Payday 3 Silver Edition:

  • Trifecta Lootbag (pre-order only)
  • Dark Sterling Mask

Payday 3 Gold Edition:

  • Trifecta Lootbag (pre-order only)
  • Dark Sterling Mask
  • Golden Slate Gloves
  • Skull of Liberty Mask

Payday 3 Collector’s Edition:

  • Trifecta Lootbag (pre-order only)
  • Dark Sterling Mask
  • Golden Slate Gloves
  • Skull of Liberty Mask
  • Solidius Mask

If you visit the PlayStation Store listings for Payday 3, then you should see a notification appear saying that the Trifecta Lootbag, Dark Sterling Mask, Solidus Mask, Golden Slate Gloves and Skull of Liberty Mask won’t be activated in-game until October 5, 2023.

According to a statement made by the development team, technical issues are preventing the cosmetics DLCs from showing up in the PS5 version of the game. As a result, you won’t be able to access them at launch.

If you purchase a physical version of Payday 3, you are required to redeem a voucher that came with the game box in order to unlock the cosmetics. However, this code can’t be redeemed until October 5th.

You can find the developer’s statement regarding this issue below (via the official Playday the Game website):

The launch of PAYDAY 3 is the biggest thing we’ve done as a studio so far. And since we don’t do releases of this scale often, we have run into technical issues with cosmetic DLCs on PlayStation 5. As a consequence of this, PS5 players will not have access to their bonus cosmetics or be able to redeem codes for them, which includes the Gold/Silver version specific items, the pre order bonus items, and also the Collector’s Edition bonus items on launch day. As these items are cosmetic, this will not affect PS5 players’ progression or gameplay experience, but we understand that this will still cause frustration within our community. If you have physical sheets with activation codes on them, please keep them safe until the issue is resolved and they can be redeemed as normal.

We are working hard to make sure these will be available to you as soon as possible, and our current ETA is to have this fixed by the 5th of October.