Hey heisters! PayDay 3 is about to get a neat little surprise with its next update—a delivery drone that drops Overkill weapons right at your feet instead of leaving them lying around for snipers and cloakers to snatch. This fresh feature was cooked up by one of the devs who just wouldn’t let go of the idea, and honestly, it sounds like a game-changer for those intense firefights.
We got the inside scoop from Suat Kucukgol, the programmer behind this drone magic, about how this idea went from a casual joke to a fully fledged in-game feature. Turns out, it wasn’t a walk in the park. Suat spent months tinkering with AI and pathfinding to get the drone to look at buildings and tricky environments, ensuring it could deliver weapons reliably, even when the maps weren’t designed initially with drones in mind.
From Idea to Reality
The drone concept started as a bit of nagging between Suat and the AI programmer. After some back and forth and a green light from the Game Director, Suat dove into the challenge. The first versions of the drone could only drop weapons in open spaces, often leaving them in backup spots or random locations if the player was indoors. That was far from ideal.
To fix this, Suat made the drone brighter by adding nav links—exceptional guides that help AI find paths through complex areas. This was a steep learning curve since Suat hadn’t worked much with AI before, but after weeks of research and testing, the drone could finally fly through doors and windows, dropping weapons exactly where players need them.
Teamwork and Testing
It wasn’t just Suat’s solo mission. The audio team pitched in to create fitting sounds for the drone, while level designers helped adjust the maps for better drone navigation. QA testers played a huge role too, uncovering bugs like weapons dropping on roofs or inside walls. Thanks to their feedback, the drone’s delivery got polished to avoid those frustrating moments.
Fun Facts and Final Thoughts
Initially, the drone was supposed to follow players around before dropping the weapon, but that idea was scrapped early on due to bugs. Interestingly, the drone also helped reveal hidden navigation issues in the maps, like areas without proper air navigation or spots where drones could get stuck flying back and forth.
One cool bit of trivia: a Reddit comment after the Syntax Error update inspired the drone delivery idea. So, shoutout to that mystery user whose suggestion sparked this feature!
The Overkill Delivery Drone will be part of the next PayDay 3 update. When you’re pinned down by cops, just call in your new robotic buddy to drop your chosen weapon right where you stand. Looks like even Bile might have to watch out for job security!
What do you think about drones delivering weapons in PayDay 3? Would you trust your gear to a flying robot? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
