Heisters! It’s time for PAYDAY to go mobile as the PAYDAY: Crime War exclusive, closed beta is coming up!

On September 10th, the closed beta roll-out will start and a limited number of participants will be invited to rob banks and get paid (and, for the first time - play as cops!) on their iOS or Android devices.

About the beta
The closed beta aims to test a number of features and functions of the game, including matchmaking, device performance, game mechanics and rules. Aspiring beta testers will kindly be asked to provide feedback on their experience during the closed beta period which will run from September 10 to October 14, 2018.

We will invite batches of participants in stages, just because you’re not selected on day one, doesn’t mean you won’t get an invitation later in the process!

If you're interested in joining the closed beta, here's what you need to do:

• Register for the closed beta - when done you will get an e-mail notification.
  
• If you are one of the chosen to participate you will get further instructions.
  
• Remember to check you spam filters so you don’t miss out.

We will set up a dedicated closed forum where you can write down thoughts, reactions and report any bugs you might find. We want to hear what you think about the game! We will gather it all to make PAYDAY: Crime War an even more engaging and fun experience.


All you need to do is register HERE

Bringing you the PAYDAY-universe to your mobile device!
For the first time ever in the PAYDAY universe, choose either between heisters or cops, and face off with style in this co-op multiplayer PvP experience! Challenge your enemies in iconic locations from the First World Bank to the Jewelry Store. Unlock upgrades and even more powerful gear along your path to improve your load out and gain the winning edge! Grab your friends and abide the law or plan the perfect heist. Who will come out on top?

For all the latest news, make sure you follow @PAYDAYGame and @PAYDAYCrimeWar on Twitter!

Let's do this!

OVERKILL_Almir

Today's update addresses the HOLDOUT issue, where hostages sometimes are getting freed from the afterlife as well as the crime.net issue where unmodded lobbies would falsely get a "1" mod assigned and therefore filtered out if you disallow modded lobbies.


Phew,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 2.1 Mb

General

• Fixed that hostages in HOLDOUT would get free even if the player kills the enemy in time
  
• Fixed in issue where unmodded lobbies would show a "1" mod

The first week has passed and we saw that some of you managed to complete the 9 waves! Congratulations! With a new week comes a new WEEKLY HOLDOUT challenge but unfortunately, we noticed that some of you crashed while trying to start this new challenge. Today's update fixes the issue, so get out there, gather the crew, start the new WEEKLY HOLDOUT and unlock those rewards! We are still working on the "hostage free" bug, but since it only happens sometimes, we have a hard time finding the exact cause for it. Be assured that it has our full attention!


Focus,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 13.8 Mb

General

• Fixed a crash related to the new WEEKLY HOLDOUT

We'd like to apologize for the inconvenience our Friday Update caused you over the weekend. With today's hotfix we resolve the issue that HOLDOUT modifiers would carry over to the main game and therefore increase the difficulty of your everyday heisting life. We are working hard on resolving the issue that cops sometimes free the hostage in HOLDOUT even though they got already got interrupted / killed, so please be a bit more patient.


Cheers,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 15.5 Mb

General

• Fixed a navigation graph issue on Boat Load that would cause the AI to get stuck
  
• Fixed an issue where Holdout modifiers were active for clients in non-Holdout heists
  
• Fixed that some character suits would not spawn correctly for drop-in clients

We hope you enjoyed the ICEBREAKER event and that you have a blast in our new HOLDOUT game mode. We definitely have a good time watching everyone play or reading through your feedback and ideas. Today's hotfix addresses the text issues in the new mode.


Don't forget the hostage,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 5.6 Mb

HOLDOUT

• Fixed the ERROR string that showed when joining an ongoing WEEKLY
  
• Tweaked all heist descriptions to better fit the space
  
• Adjusted the description field to avoid cut off text

Day 5, the final day of the ICEBREAKER event has arrived! We hope you all had as much fun as we had, pumping out content, watching you on streams, being on stream ourself, or reading up on how you collectively solved riddles.

Today’s update will bring you a new game mode called, HOLDOUT! Your objective is to fight off up to 9 waves of enemies, each increasing in difficulty, to gain the maximum ransom. HOLDOUT comes with a WEEKLY version where you can unlock special rewards each week.

You want to know more about the first cocktail of yesterday's stream? Check out ICEBREAKER website: ICEBREAKER


The event is over, but the sale is still going strong! Gather your crew to enjoy the new heist & game mode together. Still missing one or two? Now is the perfect time to get your friends into the game while PAYDAY The Heist, PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 2: Ultimate Edition are still on heavy discount.


Let’s make a deal,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 139.4 Mb

General

• Joy can now wear the BriteNite Mask

Today we revisit the Shackelthorne Auction heist. Join us at 18:00 (CEST) on Twitch as we discuss the event, the new heist, and show you how to make the cocktails from the menu. You may even get a sneak peek at tomorrow's cocktail. After some refreshments OVERKILL_symN, OVERKILL_Karl, OVERKILL_Miki and myself (OVERKILL_Tobias) will attempt the heist, let's bet how far we will make it after a couple of cocktails.

While waiting for the stream to start, you can check out the latest cocktail recipe on the event site: ICEBREAKER

Update size: 12.0 Mb

Shackelthorne Auction

• Fixed the issue that the extra loot wouldn’t reward money at the end of the heist
  
• Fixed an issue where ECM jammers would cause the vaults keypad to be intractable at any time
  
• Moved the eastern blowtorch shelf out of the wall
  
• Fixed an issue where the three “Coffer” and “The Obsidian Plate” trophies wouldn’t award continental coins
  
• Removed floating security cameras in the sky
  
• Fixed an issue where the northwestern windows in the staircase wouldn’t break when enemies jumped through
  
• Fixed that the ladder asset wouldn’t show in-game for drop-ins
  
• Fixed an issue where a display case wasn’t lootable
  
• Updated the cocktail menu
  
• Corrected a typo on the “The Obsidian Plate” trophy
  
• Updated the Glass Cutter asset to have a capital C

When ordering a shaken cocktail from a novice bartender; mind the splash zone.
OVERKILL_Tobias
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Today we release the Shackelthorne Auction heist and a nice cocktail to go with it. Sneak in under the cover of the rainy night or just proudly walk in guns in hands. The isolated mansion in New England offers the perfect heisting opportunity for the PAYDAY gang. You need to get your hands on something that was lost for a very long time, a priceless artifact.

While downloading the update; check out the heist and its backstory as well as the latest cocktail recipe on the event site: ICEBREAKER

Update size: 867.2 Mb

General

• Fixed broken seams on the Sangres and Sangres begins masks
  
• All Dozers variants now have the correct face plates when the are shot off
  
• Implemented missing “Move!” VO line for Joy
  
• Fixed a typo in Joy’s description
  
• Fixed issue where some characters spawned with both there normal and the heist specific suit

Quaint to meet you good sir, I trust your heisting is satisfactory.
OVERKILL_Tobias
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

We hope you are having fun gaming with Joy and perhaps you’ve already tried to mix a Blood Diamond? Today we won’t add new content to the game, you will have to hold out till tomorrow, but we do have a small contest for you.

Today’s webpage has a new lovely drink for our heisters. However it’s unnamed and you can come up with a fun, clever or interesting PAYDAY-esque name.
To partake or read more about the contest follow this link: Cocktail Competition

At the end of the contest, we will pick one winner who will receive 4 Ultimate Edition codes + some randomly selected cosmetic masks.

The drink can also be found on the official event website: ICEBREAKER

Please heist responsibly.
OVERKILL_Tobias
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Exactly today, 5 years ago on the 13th of August 2013, PAYDAY 2 officially released on steam. What better way to celebrate such anniversary by kicking off an event?

ICEBREAKER has officially started and guess who arrives first? Joy is making her pc debut and directly proofs herself useful by helping the gang with the auction invitation. What appears to be an impossible task to most of us, looks like easy cake when she starts playing her keyboard just like a piano! Joy comes with her own “Hacker” Perk Deck, Akimbo Signature SMG and her Hackaton Melee weapon.

More information can be found on the official event website: ICEBREAKER

To all the collectors out there, don’t worry, we didn’t forget. Today, alongside Joy and to celebrate the 5th anniversary of PAYDAY 2, we release the Golden Wolf Mask!

$ exit,
OVERKILL_symN
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.

Update size: 170.0 Mb

General

• Contractor akimbos are now skinnable
  
• Fixed the placement of the Rainbow mask material
  
• Resolve an issue where drop-ins would see the wrong equipped weapon on other player
  
• Fixed a broken textures around the eyes on the “the Wrath” mask