PAYDAY 3 Telemetry: What is it & should you enable?

PAYDAY 3 Telemetry: What is it & should you enable?
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Written by 

Jack Roberts

Posted 

19th Sep 2023 16:03

You may be wondering what Telemetry is in PAYDAY 3 and whether or not you should enable it, so we’re here to lend a helping hand as you get ready for a crime spree.

PAYDAY 3 will have players embarking on intricate heists that will test their mettle as they fight to secure as much loot as possible. Whether it is quiet or loud is up to you.

So, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about Telemetry in PAYDAY 3 and if you should have it enabled in the game. Read on for everything you need to know.

What is Telemetry in PAYDAY 3?

A hallway full of lasers in PAYDAY 3
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In essence, Telemetry in PAYDAY 3 is a way for the developers of the game to gather data from your gameplay. This means they will be able to see the weapons and favours you select, as well as how you completed a mission (be it stealthily or loudly).

When you first start the game, you will be asked whether or not you want to enable Telemetry, so it’s a decision you will be making relatively early on in your playtime.

Should you enable Telemetry in PAYDAY 3?

A shootout in PAYDAY 3
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If you want to enable Telemetry, it will allow the developers to gather data to help balance the game overall, so enabling it could be helpful for the overarching experience. While there will undoubtedly be some general data gathering from a game that is perpetually online, Telemetry allows the developers to see the specifics of your games.

However, if you don’t wish to enable Telemetry and wish to remain a little more private, then that is entirely viable. It won’t impact your gameplay experience at all, it simply reduces the amount of data that is gathered.

That’s everything you need to know about Telemetry in PAYDAY 3. With this, you’ll be going into PAYDAY 3 as prepared as possible. You should also check out how many heists there will be at launch.

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