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PAYDAY 2: Engine Upgrade Open-Beta - Extension

by Xeletron™

Hello HeistersThis is just a quick announcement to say the open-beta for the V3 engine will be extended to further weed out the oddities we've been getting reports on. We are now aiming to release out of beta on the 13th of August 2026.If you've been having issues recently please do make a post about it in the open-beta bug reporting subforum!As a reminder when the beta is complete anyone already in the open-beta will be able to play immediately, anyone not in the beta will need to update.

PAYDAY 2: Engine Upgrade Open-Beta - OUT NOW!

by STG_REX

Hello Heisters!The time has come to trial the upgrades coming to PAYDAY 2. The Diesel engine has been restructured, and even though most of the changes are under the hood, it brings along with it a number of technical improvements players have long been asking for.This is a huge change, there will be bugs and issues that need addressing. The open beta will be going for the entire month of July to make sure the transition goes smoothly. That being said...Bug ReportingWe have created a new forum on the steam discussions called Open-Beta Bug Reporting. Please use it to report issues you may encounter. Before reporting, please make sure that the issue is related to the beta. Any reported bugs that existed prior to the beta will be moved to the regular bug reporting forum.For more information, head over to the \ Engine Upgrade Open-Beta steam post.How to join the betaOpen your steam libraryRight-Click on the game PAYDAY 2Select "Properties" from the dropdownOn the left side of the propertie...

Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%

by editor@pcgamesn.com

It's been nine months since Starbreeze handed the Payday 2 reins over to Sidetrack Games to continue supporting it, while the original developer focused on improving Payday 3. So far, the numbers are very much in Sidetrack's favor, with Payday 2 still routinely pulling 30,000-player peaks on Steam as its successor struggles to stay at just 1,000. Rather than simply rest easy, however, the new team is preparing for its biggest overhaul yet, transporting the heist shooter across to a fresh engine that should result in smoother gameplay at a massively reduced file size. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%

PAYDAY 2: Engine Upgrade Open-Beta Announcement

by Xeletron™

Hello Heisters!It is time to announce the next update coming for the game, and its quite a big one...This is a huge milestone for PAYDAY 2 and it has been a massive undertaking for our team.Some of the improvements are but not limited to:The long awaited port to 64 bitsAn upgrade from DX9 to DX11 renderingGame file size reduction to ~32gbFaster load times on SSDs6 character lobby codesAnd more...With any big change, there are bound to be some bugs, therefore we will have an open beta period running starting from June 30th until the end of July. This should give us time to iron out any potential quirks, and also for modders to get their mods updated. More information will be revealed about the beta test on the 30th.Welcome to the world of tomorrow!Sidetrack Games ː2ːxː2ːxː2ːxː2ːxː2ːxː2ː

PAYDAY Steam Summer Sale

by OVERKILL_Adam

The sun is baking, the birds are singing, and Wolf is taking a well-deserved avkoppling in the garden. That can only mean one thing: It's time for the PAYDAY Steam Summer Sale!ː2ː Get the PAYDAY 2 Base Game and PAYDAY 2 DLCs for a steal!ːdallaspd3ː Other PAYDAY Games and DLCs are also discounted; this is your chance to score potentially hundreds of hours of criminal chaos across the franchise!Haven’t yet walked the mean streets of PAYDAY? Now’s your chance to suit up, break in, and get away clean… for a killer price.View the PAYDAY Summer Sale Page

PAYDAY 2: Update 246.1 Changelog

by Xeletron™

Hello heisters!Got a a small update fixing a couple of issues from the last update.PAYDAY 2: Update 246.1 ChangelogDownload Size: 18.3 MBGeneralUpdated localization filesFixed crash when throwing Incendiary grenadesFirestarterAirport (Day 1)Using shaped charges will now trigger the alarm properlyDisabled a voice line in stealth that mentioned copsFixed an issue that would cause the OVE9000 saw with the "Silent Motor" equipped to trigger the alarm when used in certain locationsUpdates may be incompatible with the mods you may have installed. Even seemingly unrelated mods may cause unexpected issues. If you are experiencing any problems with the game; try removing any mods you may have installed and try again.If you are having issues with an unmodded game you can try to verify the integrity of the game files. In the Steam library; right-click on PAYDAY 2. Select "Properties" from the menu. Under the tab "LOCAL FILES" select "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES...". The process may take some t...

PAYDAY 2: Update 246 Changelog

by Xeletron™

Drop in heisters!Time to pan fry some bacon. This update includes the whole new PUBG Weapons Pack for FREE, bringing you the iconic Frying Pan and Flare Gun from the Battlegrounds!The update also includes fixes and adjustments to items from the previously released Espionage Weapon Pack. We have gotten a lot of feedback and are happy that you liked our offerings. It's clear that the Ballerina was the weakest link in the pack, so based on your suggestions it has been given some improvements! New Weapon - Flare GunTypically used in an emergency to signal for help or supplies.MAGAZINE1TOTAL AMMO6RATE OF FIRE23DAMAGE155ACCURACY72STABILITY68CONCEALMENT27THREAT10RELOAD TIME2.5sNOTESDirect contact with exploding flares may cause heavy burn damage.Warning! 12-gauge flares and shotgun shells should never be mixed.2 New Melee Weapons - The Fry Pan & The Olive BranchNot for cookingDAMAGE70 (400)KNOCKDOWN150 (450)CHARGE TIME3sRANGE175CONCEALMENT28New Mask PatternPAYDAY 2: Update 246 ChangelogDownlo...

PUBG: Battlegrounds x PAYDAY Celebration Sale

by OVERKILL_Adam

To celebrate today’s release of the PAYDAY mode in PUBG: Battlegrounds, we’re kicking off a special PAYDAY celebration sale on Steam!Save up to 50% on PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 3 base games.And stay tuned for upcoming PUBG-inspired items and cosmetics arriving in both PAYDAY 3 and PAYDAY 2 in future updates.

Get your PAYDAY in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | Live Now!

by OVERKILL_Adam

Hello Heisters!We are excited to bring you PAYDAY in PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.We have been working with the great people at PUBG Studios to bring you this limited-time PAYDAY co-op heist mode for PUBG Arcade on PC, and dropping on Console on May 21. We took four popular, vastly different heists and redesigned them for the ‘jump in a play’ arcade mode. Take on the iconic PAYDAY Dozers and Cloakers as you attempt to get your hands on the loot, while fighting off the opposition in this new AI system purpose built for the PUBG x PAYDAY collaboration.All heists will offer an experience that feels fresh no matter if it’s your first time behind the mask or a veteran heister. Players who played the heists in PAYDAY 3 will enjoy seeing how the missions have been streamlined and rebuilt within PUBG. So mask up with your crew from the Battlegrounds and pull off the heists you know from PAYDAY 3 in stealth or loud. Hit the Diamond District and fill your bags with sparkles, bust open and empty the large...

PAYDAY 2: Update 245 Changelog

by Xeletron™

Hello heisters!Got an new update for you all, to coincide with the new content drop. Incase you missed it, the new Espionage Weapon Pack DLC has been released! Check it out: PAYDAY 2: Update 245 ChangelogDownload Size: 131.9 MBGeneralFixed crash when using a ECM feedback on an in-custody players ECMFixed Heavy Zeal Sniper not spawning in Holdout modesFixed a crash relating to cops dying from DOT while the player is in custodyFixed some missing mask materials that were not included in the drop poolsFixed the "Shock Baton" melee weapon not using the correct model when viewed from a third personGameplayKilled enemies in loud now alert other nearby enemiesIncreased the Saiga Dozers damage on Mayhem and below to account for the base damage that was reduced the update priorFixed vehicles not being able to be respawned when they get stuckFixed snipers not returning to their shooting position spot after stumblingInterfaceAdded stat display panel for throwablesFixed the "Copycat" perkdeck showi...

PAYDAY 2: The Espionage Weapon Pack

by Xeletron™

Hello spiesters!For the past few months, we at Sidetrack have been working hard to bring you updates that fix long standing issues, as well as deliver features that make PAYDAY 2 even better. The feedback you've given us has been wonderful, and we will continue to work on the game with you all.Earlier this month, you've also seen us dabble into our first content additions, and now it's time for a much bigger one. We hope you enjoy what we cooked up and choose to support us, so interm we can support you.The Espionage Weapon packWelcome to a new era of espionage. Featuring 3 new guns and 2 new gadgets.Strix PistolBallerina 9mm Submachine GunDECA Technologies Dart ProjectorLaser ChronometerSpy CameraRead more about it on the store page here:Update 245 ChangelogFind the Changelog Here!PAYDAYGame StreamFor those of you that haven't heard, we’ll be live at 17:00 CEST today on Twitch and YouTube to show off the new update. Feel free to stop by!Keep those lasers burning!Sidetrack Games - An Ou...

New Regional and Simplified Pricing of PAYDAY Games and DLCs

by OVERKILL_Adam

Hey Heisters,We have an update on pricing across PAYDAY The Heist, PAYDAY 2, and PAYDAY 3.Starting on April 14th on Steam, with other PC and console platforms to follow, we are introducing a new global pricing structure designed to make PAYDAY more accessible, more consistent, and easier to understand for players around the world.A more accessible and globally fair PAYDAYAs part of this update, we have adjusted regional pricing to better reflect local currencies and how prices differ across regions. This means that many players in regions such as Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, India, South Korea, Latin America, and the CIS will see meaningful price reductions in their local currency.A simpler and more consistent pricing modelOver time, pricing across PAYDAY content has become overly complex, with different packs priced in different ways depending on when and how they were released. While that made sense at the time, it has made the catalogue harder to navigate than it should be.With this u...

PAYDAY 2: Update 244.1 Changelog

by Xeletron™

Hello heisters!We have a small patch fixing a few issues that arose from the last update.That is all, happy easter everyone!PAYDAY 2: Update 244.1 ChangelogDownload Size: 15.7 MBUpdated localization filesAdded VR inventory icon for the Pipette Mk.2Fixed infinite loading with the HQ weapons option turned off when a client player is using an unmodified Pipette Mk.2Fixed "Zipped" bot boost sometimes applying even when not equippedFixed crash when trying to play Four Stores through the Career Mode or CRIME.NETFixed a crash relating to friendly Ai getting tased by environmental effectsUpdates may be incompatible with the mods you may have installed. Even seemingly unrelated mods may cause unexpected issues. If you are experiencing any problems with the game; try removing any mods you may have installed and try again.If you are having issues with an unmodded game you can try to verify the integrity of the game files. In the Steam library; right-click on PAYDAY 2. Select "Properties" from the...

PAYDAY 2: Update 244 Changelog

by STG_REX

Oh hello there heisters!Unfortunately, the safehouse kitchen caught fire while Gage was cooking, so we're going to need some more time. For now, enjoy a FREE update with some NORMAL additions to the game. No jokes here!PAYDAY 2: Update 244 ChangelogDownload Size: 68 MBNew Weapon - Pipette Mk.2Compact and disguised to look like a bike pump, this covert weapon can silently take out isolated targets.MAGAZINE5TOTAL AMMO25RATE OF FIRE27DAMAGE258.3ACCURACY68STABILITY12CONCEALMENT27THREAT0RELOAD TIME3.3sNOTESCan pierce enemies. But not armor, walls or shields!WeaponsAdded the perfectly normal "Pipette Mk.2" to the Secondary weapons list, please do not modify it.Added "Burst Fire" mod, A multi-shot fire mode with delayed recoil to improve accuracy.Weapons with burst fire modes benefit from a scaling recoil reduction for every bullet being fired in a burst. Only the final bullet will have full recoil kick.Added fire mode mod options to fully-automatic pistols;STRYK 18c PistolBernetti Auto Pisto...

PAYDAY 2: Update 243.1 Changelog

by Xeletron™

Hello heisters!This update is just a couple fixes focusing on the issues that some players were experiencing after the last update, as well as addressing a few miscellaneous reports that came up.We're preparing more updates, there are a few things in the works that need more time to prepare, so expect some quiet time for a little bit while Gage cooks.Edit: There was a crash when placing turrets, the issue is now fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience.PAYDAY 2: Update 243.1 ChangelogUpdate Size: 1.1 GBGeneralUpdated localization files Changed the "Sicario" Perk Deck tier 1 skill, not triggering the 1 second cooldown reduction from kills made while the smoke grenade is activeSnipers no longer duck when being shot atPrevented the "Sixth Sense" skill from triggering instantly when stoppingFixed "Buzzbomb" achievement not counting kills with the "Shock Baton" MeleeFixed a rare crash, occuring if a throwable dealt damage at the same time as the player was brought into custodyFixed a period of si...