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Payday 3 Overkill Weapon HET-5 Red Fox: How To Unlock

We explain how you can unlock the Overkill sniper rifle, HET-5 Red Fox, in Payday 3.
Payday 3 Overkill Weapon HET-5 Red Fox: How To Unlock
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Want to unlock the second Overkill weapon, the 50 caliber "cannon" called HET-5 Red Fox, in Payday 3? Then we've got you covered, unlike those on the receiving end of this high-range monster weapon, where cover won't help in the slightest.

In this guide, we explain how you can unlock the HET-5 Red Fox anti-material sniper rifle in Payday 3 to add to your loadout, so let's jump in.

Update on 22 November 2023: We've updated this article with the latest and best information on unlocking the HET-5 Red Fox in Payday 3 with ease.

How To Unlock HET-5 Red Fox in Payday 3

Payday 3 overkill sniper unlock infamy level HET-5 Red Fox
Reach Infamy Level 40 in Payday 3 to unlock the Overkill sniper rifle for your loadout! (Picture: Starbreeze Studios)

When you start off on your heisting endeavors in Payday 3,  you will have one Overkill weapon, the Marcom Mamba MGL, unlocked by default. However, those who love to take out enemies from range will want to unlock the HET-5 Red Fox, a super-powerful sniper, as soon as possible.

To unlock the HET-5 Red Fox in Payday 3, you will have to reach Infamy Level 40 on your account. Complete challenges and perform specific tasks during heists to increase your Infamy Level!

An official description of the HET-5 Red Fox in Payday 3 reads:

All the range of a sniper, all the Fuck You of an anti-material rifle. End the war before it starts.

In Payday 3, this Overkill weapon can one-shot multiple enemies if they line up. It comes with a thermal scope and super-low recoil, making it a must-have for the heisters who want to blow their enemies to bits. The weapon is Semi-automatic and has a total ammo count of 20, so make those shots count!

Want to unlock everything in your arsenal in Payday 3? Then we've got you covered with guides to unlocking Throwables and all the guns below.

In case you've been locked in a vault and missed it, check out the informative live stream from the launch of Payday 3 so you can learn a whole lot more about the co-op heisting action on offer.

That's everything you need to know about unlocking the second Overkill weapon in Payday 3 so you can demolish your enemies with the HET-5 Red Fox anti-material rifle! Enjoy, and don't forget to add this beast to your loadout at Infamy Level 40 or above.


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