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Payday 2 Lore and Ending Explained

Aug 9, 2024

Payday 2 Ending and Lore Summary

Introduction

  • Spoilers Alert: This video contains major spoilers for the climax of Payday 2's story.
  • End of White House Heist: The heist concludes with the character Bane delivering a final message.
  • Many questions remain unanswered:
    • What happened to the secret society?
    • What were the contents of the boxes in Henry's Rock?
    • What is the significance of murky water?

Disappointment with the Ending

  • Many players felt unfulfilled with the ending, sensing it was incomplete.
  • Random Kenny dedicated significant time to decode and translate puzzles to uncover the game's secrets.

Overview of the Current Plot

  • Key Characters: The dentist, murky water (Kento), and the secret society (Kuttaru).
  • Three Ancient Boxes: Obtained through heists:
    • Golden Green Casino
    • Breaking Feds
    • Henry's Rock
  • Required Activator Items:
    • Medallion from Brooklyn Bank
    • Bane's guide from No Mercy
    • Obsidian plates from Shackles for Auction
  • Recommended Heists: Finish Diamond, Alaskan Deal, Reservoir Dogs, and Hells Island for full context.

Unlocking the Secrets

  1. Collect Trophies: Ensure all trophies from the affirmation heists are unlocked.
  2. Upgrade Safe House: Maximize Scarface's room with relevant materials.
  3. Interact with Medallion: Found on Duke's desk, used to open three coffers in the kitchen.
  4. Combine Items: Use various items to form a strange apparatus.
  5. Play the Oldest Song: Required at the piano in Scarface's room.

The Apparatus and Messages

  • Strange Language: 20 texts need to be translated after interacting with the apparatus.
  • Translation Process: Each player's messages vary, so individual translation is necessary.
  • Achievements Required: Complete 20 specific achievements that correspond to the messages.

Requirements to Unlock the Secret

  • Heist Conditions: Host the White House Heist on Overkill difficulty or higher, with three other players.
  • Gameplay Strategy: Stealth is recommended; however, be prepared for loud gameplay.
  • Golden Glow: Seen in the PX conference room if all players are worthy.

The Demonic Encounter

  • Guardians of the Ark: Upon interacting with the wheel, demon-like cloakers will attack.
  • Ammo Management: Pack ample ammo and use infinite ammo options like throwing knives.

Riddle Wheel Mechanics

  • Input Solutions: Requires careful decoding of five-letter answers from riddles.
  • Team Support: Team must fend off the demon attacks while solving riddles.

Conclusion of the Heist

  • The Ark of The Watcher: Once riddles are solved, access to the Ark is granted.
  • Interacting with the Dentist: The crew must follow specific steps to finish the heist.
  • Final Outcomes: After defeating the dentist and solving the mysteries, players receive new masks and access to secret videos detailing the true ending.

True Ending

  • Ending Video: Shows the crew enjoying their life post-crime, with references to the President.
  • Bane's Fate: Hints at Bane's body-swap with the President, providing him control over the government.

Final Thoughts

  • The video emphasizes that the true heist was the ultimate theft of America.
  • The creator invites feedback and corrections to the guide provided.