A player of Payday 3 was in for a surprise when they decided to test the QR codes used to unlock doors in the game. Little did they know, they were about to be trolled by the developers.
The player recorded their gameplay and shared it on Twitter, showing their curiosity about whether the QR codes actually led to any external links. To their dismay, they discovered that the codes did work, but not in the way they expected.
As soon as the player scanned the QR code in the main jewelry store area, a YouTube link appeared. And what was waiting for them at the other end? None other than the infamous Rick Astley song, “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
While some may have hoped that the video was edited, it turned out to be a genuine Easter egg planted by the developers. This added to the personality of the game, which had been praised for its design and tone, despite server issues and the lack of an offline solo mode.
Curiosity piqued, the player and others set out to test other QR codes in the game. Starting with the VIP showroom door in the Dirty Ice heist, they found that every QR code in that particular heist led to the same Rick Astley video.
Further investigation is underway to determine if this is a unique event or if different QR codes in different heists lead to different surprises. However, there is a suspicion that more Rick Astley awaits.
| Original Content | Paraphrased Content |
|---|---|
| The player posted a recording of their gameplay to Twitter on Sept. 23 | The player shared a video of their gameplay on Twitter on September 23rd |
| Part of me wanted to believe that the video was edited | I had a glimmer of hope that the video had been altered |
| In our review of Payday 3, we praised Starbreeze for how much personality was present in the design and tone of the sequel | In our Payday 3 review, we commended Starbreeze for the game’s vibrant design and tone |
| It took several hours before we were finally able to get into a heist | We had to wait for hours before successfully joining a heist |
| So far, we have discovered that every QR code in the Dirty Ice heist will Rick Roll you if you scan it | Our findings indicate that all QR codes in the Dirty Ice heist lead to a Rick Astley surprise |
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