Payday 2 Crimewave Edition for PS4 is now available at Mascom International for KSh 4,000, supplied as a physical disc that plays straight from the drive with no download code required. This four-player co-op heist shooter runs at 1080p on PlayStation 4, carries an ESRB Mature rating, and ships sealed in its standard PS4 case. You can pick up your copy of Payday 2 at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Payday 2 suits university students at JKUAT, USIU, and Strathmore who split rent and split heist crews on the same night. It fits gaming café operators in Kilimani, Roysambu, and Nairobi CBD who need affordable disc titles that keep four seats busy for hours. The KSh 4,000 price solves a real problem for Kenyan gamers tired of paying KSh 6,000 to KSh 8,000 for shorter single-player titles. Payday 2 trades short campaigns for repeatable contracts you and three friends grind for weeks.
At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand for co-op disc titles that hold their value across a full PS4 household. Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock only the newest releases at full price, we keep proven co-op shooters like Payday 2 in stock at honest pricing. Buyers across Nairobi tell us the four-player crew format makes this title a fixture at weekend gaming sessions. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to confirm the disc reads cleanly before you pay, or order online for delivery to your door.
Common Questions About the Payday 2 Payday 2 Crimewave Edition for PS4
What kind of game is Payday 2 on PS4?
Payday 2 is a first-person co-op heist shooter where you and up to three teammates rob banks, raid vaults, and pull off robberies across Washington DC. You play as masked criminals Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf, and Chains, choosing contracts through the in-game CRIME.NET browser. Jobs range from quick convenience store hits to multi-day bank scores and cyber-crime. Each heist plays out differently depending on whether you go loud with all guns firing or stealth your way through quietly. Overkill Software built the title around teamwork, tactics, and constant payouts.
How many players can play Payday 2 together on PS4?
Payday 2 supports one to four players, with four-player online co-op as the core draw. You form a crew with up to three other players over the internet and tackle heists as a team. There is no split-screen local multiplayer, so each player needs their own PS4 and copy. Solo players can still take on every heist alongside AI-controlled bot teammates. Kenyan gaming groups across Nairobi and Mombasa coordinate full four-person crews for weekend sessions, where coordinated play unlocks the harder, higher-paying contracts.
Do I need PlayStation Plus to play Payday 2 online?
Yes, online co-op in Payday 2 requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription on each player's account. PlayStation Plus is Sony's paid online service, and it gates all four-player internet heists. If you only play solo with AI bots, you do not need PlayStation Plus, since offline single-player works without a subscription. A stable home connection through Safaricom Home Fibre, Faiba, or Zuku keeps online heists lag-free. Mascom International can advise you on PlayStation Plus options when you collect your Payday 2 disc.
What age rating does Payday 2 carry?
Payday 2 holds an ESRB Mature rating, meaning content suited to players aged 17 and above. The rating reflects intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, drug references, and suggestive themes throughout the heists. The whole game centres on armed robbery and shootouts, so it is not built for younger children. Parents buying for teenagers should weigh the Mature content before purchase. Mascom International states ratings plainly on every game we stock so Kenyan buyers know exactly what they are bringing into the home.
Is Payday 2 worth KSh 4,000 in Kenya's gaming market?
At KSh 4,000, Payday 2 offers strong value because its replayable heist structure stretches across hundreds of hours. Most single-player disc titles in Kenya cost KSh 6,000 or more for a campaign you finish in a weekend. Payday 2 instead gives you dozens of contracts you replay endlessly with a crew, each run shaped by your loadout and skill tree. Spread across four friends, the cost works out to KSh 1,000 each. Kenyan gaming café owners report the title earns back its price within days of busy four-seat sessions.
Can I play Payday 2 on my own without friends?
Yes, Payday 2 includes a full offline solo mode where AI bots fill your crew. You can attempt every heist alone, directing bot teammates while you handle objectives, drilling, and bagging loot. The AI handles basic combat support, though it cannot match coordinated human players on the toughest contracts. Solo play needs no internet and no PlayStation Plus, making it practical during Nairobi power or network interruptions. Many Kenyan players start solo to learn the maps, then graduate to online crews once they know the routes.
Does the Payday 2 disc include the extra content?
Yes, the Crimewave Edition disc bundles content that was previously sold separately on older PlayStation 3 and PC versions. It includes a wide selection of heists, weapons, masks, and the character customization and crafting systems built into the base release. You also play as additional licensed characters out of the box. Some later add-on packs released after 2015 may require separate purchase through the PlayStation Store. The disc itself gives you a complete co-op heist library without needing day-one downloads to start playing.
Will the Payday 2 PS4 disc work on my PS5?
Yes, Payday 2 Crimewave Edition runs on PlayStation 5 through backward compatibility, since the PS5 plays the large majority of PS4 disc titles. You need a PS5 with a disc drive, so the Disc Edition console rather than the Digital Edition. Load times improve on PS5 thanks to its faster storage, while online co-op continues to work across the player base. The same PlayStation Plus requirement applies for internet heists. Mascom International stocks both the game and PS5 consoles if you are building a fresh setup.
Technical Specifications
Gameplay and Genre
- First-person co-op heist shooter built around bank robberies, vault raids, and armed escapes for repeat play value
- Players choose loud assault or quiet stealth approaches, changing how each heist unfolds every single run
- Four skill trees, Mastermind, Enforcer, Ghost, and Technician, let you specialise your character for crew roles
- Earned cash funds new weapons, masks, and gear, giving long-term progression that rewards regular sessions
- CRIME.NET contract browser serves rotating jobs from small store hits to multi-day bank scores
- Developed by Overkill Software and published by 505 Games, a recognised name in console co-op titles
Online Co-op and Crew Play
- Supports up to four players in online co-op, the central draw for Kenyan gaming groups
- Requires an active PlayStation Plus subscription on each account for all internet-based four-player heists
- No split-screen local play, so every crew member needs a separate PS4 console and disc
- Solo mode fills empty crew slots with AI bots, removing the need for online friends or subscriptions
- Coordinated voice communication unlocks the harder contracts that reward teamwork over individual play
- Stable home fibre from Safaricom, Faiba, or Zuku keeps four-player heists running without disconnects
Heists and Mission Variety
- Dozens of distinct heists span convenience store hits, bank vaults, cyber-crime jobs, and electoral fraud
- Dynamic scenarios mean heists rarely play out identically twice, keeping repeat runs fresh for crews
- Some contracts stretch across several in-game days, adding planning depth beyond simple shootouts
- Play as masked crew members Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf, and Chains across the Washington DC criminal map
- Character and weapon crafting lets crews build custom guns and gear tuned to their preferred tactics
- Progression scales rewards upward as your reputation grows, pushing toward bigger and richer jobs
Console Graphics and Performance
- Runs at 1080p full HD resolution on PlayStation 4 with a rebuilt console graphics engine
- Crimewave Edition upgrades visuals over the older PlayStation 3 release for sharper modern displays
- DUALSHOCK 4 vibration adds physical feedback during firefights, drilling, and vault breaches
- Disc install size sits around 10GB, so reserve adequate PS4 storage before first launch
- Performance holds steady during four-player firefights, keeping co-op heists smooth on standard PS4 hardware
- PS5 backward compatibility shortens load times through faster console storage for quicker mission starts
Platform Compatibility and Disc Requirements
- Physical Blu-ray disc for PlayStation 4, playable on any standard or Pro PS4 console
- Plays on PS5 Disc Edition through backward compatibility, requiring a console with a working disc drive
- No download code on the disc, so the game installs and runs directly from the Blu-ray
- Region-free play on PlayStation 4 means the disc works on Kenyan-purchased and imported consoles alike
- Single PlayStation Plus account per player covers online heists, with offline solo needing no subscription
- Initial system update or game patch may download on first run for the latest fixes and balance
Package Contents
Every Payday 2 Crimewave Edition purchase from Mascom International includes:
- Payday 2 Crimewave Edition game disc for PlayStation 4
- Standard PS4 retail case with printed cover artwork
- Disc plays directly with no separate download voucher required
Note:The game disc carries the full Crimewave Edition content. Online co-op needs an active PlayStation Plus subscription, which is sold separately by Sony and not part of this disc purchase.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Payday 2 Crimewave Edition disc with a 6-month guarantee covering disc read defects and manufacturing faults under normal use. If your disc fails to load or read on a working PlayStation console within this period, our Nairobi CBD service desk handles the replacement directly. This guarantee covers the physical disc only and does not extend to PlayStation Plus or console hardware.
Where to Buy Payday 2 Crimewave Edition in Kenya
Payday 2 Crimewave Edition is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to confirm the disc reads cleanly before purchase. Our brand colours of magenta and deep navy mark the shop front.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships Payday 2 across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay when the disc reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret receive next-business-day delivery. Counties including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest game ratings, current Kenyan pricing, and direct after-sales support on every PS4 title we stock. Our Nairobi CBD service desk stands behind your purchase.
