What changed in PAYDAY 2 in 2026

Avoided vanishing props through a far away doorway when standing inside the storage room.

Unlocks the Vintage Sight regardless of DLC ownership.

Damage increased from 480 to 500, allowing it to one-shot light SWAT on direct impact on higher difficulties.

New heist featuring a unique shotgun, melee weapon, and two masks.

Fixed some akimbo variants of some guns not using their respective stat boost mods.

Fixed Kross Vertex SMG default sling mount vanishing.

Fixed team AI getting stuck above the elevator shaft if a peer leaves the lobby there.

Fixed some graphical errors in the main menu background.

Fixed the 'Aran G2' sniper rifle mistakenly not using skill based damage bonuses.

Fixed shadow when the roulette table is not present in Bonnie's corner.

Fixed meth cooking instructions being blurry when playing on lower texture quality in Hotline Miami heist.

Fixed more misc props having arbitrary lower texture quality.

Fixed several bag stuck spots around the rooftop windows.

Added a special cleanup case for weapons to prevent modded charms from erasing the entire weapon if the charm stops existing.

Fixed the left side door not being openable.

Fixed crash when closing the game on Epic

Fixed no lobbies appearing when using -steamMM

The 'Custom Heist Tracks' menu now tags map variants like Holdout and Escape

Fixed missing collision that would allow a sniper to hit players through the larger building on Undercover Heist

Fixed a sniper spawn location sinking into the ground in Lab Rats

Fixed the 'Flintlock Freddy' event weapon not granting the 'Royal Bayonet' item

Fixed players on the Epic Game Store being unable to get past the Press Any Key screen if they have no friends on their friendslist

Added safety checks to prevent some crashes related to custom perk decks

Bows and Crossbow weapons now have a default arrow head icon for ammunition mods when no special arrow types are applied

Fixed some modded textures being rendered incorrectly

Fixed crash when loading custom models

Fixed no audio playing for people with low-end CPUs

Resolved some broken lighting issues specifically on AMD systems.

Resolved an issue where save files were not loading for Epic games players.

Fixed an issue where Brazilian Portuguese localization was not functioning.

Fixed SystemFS not deleting folders with files that started with full stops '.'

Corrected a bug where the saving indicator would spin faster and faster.

The 'Tag Team' perkdeck ability can now be activated through enemies and has improved hit detection on teammates.

Removed the concealment penalty to fall in line with other laser gadgets.

The game no longer needs 2 different EXE files to play flatscreen and VR.

The location is now available for all players.

Fixed 'Dead By Daylight' entitlements on Epic Games platform not awarding when a Nebula account is linked.

Fixed a crash when placing a spy camera deployable just before the end of a heist.

Corpse and Shield disposal are now limited to disposing up to 4 corpses and shields per frame.

The 'Lobby Code' UI is now only 6 alphanumeric characters long.

Players may need to re-apply the legendary skin for the gadget slot to unlock.

Fixed props on multiple heists using low resolution textures.

Fixed a 'Lost Tapes' keycard spawning mid-air in some variations of the map.

Potentially fixed an issue that could sometimes cause instant detection when entering a room with enemies.

Fixed a barrel that could accidentally be removed when spawning in the Mexican section of the heist.

The game will now be much smaller on your storage drives.

Fixed sticker placement on 'UAR Rifle | Longclaw' and 'UAR Rifle | Peacekeeper Blue' on the 'Raptor Polymer Body' mod.

Fixed an issue causing the concussion explosion from shooting a Marshal Shield's light to sometimes not sync.

Fixed the 'Hailstorm Mk 5' set to Volley mode not being able to pierce body armor.

Matchmaking distance filters have been updated to Country/Region/Worldwide.

Fixed being able to pick up the money bundle loot items multiple times in the Yacht Heist.

Fixed mask clipping on 'Joy' and 'Jacket' with some masks.

Fixed a bug with the Flaregun airdrops that caused them to land on bag-only collision.

Fixed the mouse wheel being able to scroll on other monitors while in-game.

Mouse input in menus is now based off of the real position of your mouse.

The engine is now 64bit and the renderer is now DirectX 11, improving performance.

Fixed dropped Marshal Shields sometimes beeping and flashing indefinitely for clients.

All text boxes now support modern text editing features like Ctrl+Arrows for navigation.

Fixed outhouse doors and failing to remove collision when exploded.

Fixed the briefing video being too loud.

Better CPU utilization, especially for performance cores on CPUs that support multi-threading.

The game will no longer 'eat' your mouse cursor while Alt+Tab'ing out of the game.

Added the job's name to the holdout contract box to display 'HOLDOUT: HEISTNAME'.

The game's language can now be specified with the command line argument instead of editing context.xml.

Increased the damage from 960 to 1000.

The release out of beta is now aimed for the 13th of August 2026.

The open-beta for the V3 engine will be extended to further address reported issues.

The game will no longer 'eat' your mouse cursor while Alt+Tabbing out.

Mods may be broken during the beta; players are advised to uninstall mods for the duration.

Fixed the mouse wheel being able to scroll on other monitors while in-game.

Reflections on the 'Kunai Knife' melee weapon have been fixed.

Added the job's name to the holdout contract box for clarity.

Damage on the 'China Puff 40mm Grenade Launcher' increased from 960 to 1000.

The implementation of Epic Online Services has been completely rewritten.

Fixed outhouse doors failing to remove collision when exploded in GO Bank.

Removed a startup video advertising the legacy collection.

Texture resolution of the 'Apocalypse | Locomotive 12G Shotgun' has been increased.

Fixed a crash when placing a spy camera deployable just before the end of a heist.

Known issues include monitor switching not working, missing textures, and distorted sounds.

VR and non-VR versions of the game are now one executable file.

Fixed the 'Hailstorm Mk 5' set to Volley mode not being able to pierce body armor.

Improved usage of performance cores on CPUs that support SMT.

John Wick IP has been removed from the Shooting Range, now available for all players.

Fixed a bug with Flaregun airdrops landing on bag-only collision.

Load times have been improved for players using SSDs.

Fixed sticker placement issues on 'UAR Rifle | Longclaw' and 'UAR Rifle | Peacekeeper Blue'.

The game's renderer has been updated to DirectX 11 for improved graphics performance.

The initial resolution setup on first-time boot has been fixed.

The game is now 64bit, allowing for better performance and stability.

The 'Tag Team' perkdeck ability can now be activated through enemies with improved hit detection.

The Cheater tag is now applied correctly in all scenarios.

Mask clipping issues on 'Joy' and 'Jacket' with certain masks have been resolved.

Fixed the briefing video being too loud in the Safehouse.

The new asset bundling system with compression reduces the game's size to approximately 32 GB.

Lobby codes have been reduced to just 6 characters for easier access.

In-game voice chat has been implemented for matchmaking through Epic Online Services.

Fixed issues with 'Dead By Daylight' entitlements not awarding correctly on Epic Games.

Mouse input in menus is now based on the actual position of the mouse.

Fixed the issue of being able to pick up money bundle loot items multiple times in the Yacht Heist.

The game's language can now be specified with a command line argument.

Game file size reduced to approximately 32GB.

Improved loading times for players using SSDs.

Open beta period for modders to update their mods starting June 30th.

The long awaited port to 64 bits.

Introduction of 6 character lobby codes.

An upgrade from DX9 to DX11 rendering.

Cameras no longer spawn as titan variants on higher difficulties.

ECM Feedback timers were shorter than intended since the last update.

Prevented enemies from shooting players through the floors.

Resolved blurriness issue when on low texture quality.

Includes crashes related to modded skins, legacy weapon mods, and teammate interactions.

Adjusted stealth mechanics to make the heist less unfair while maintaining challenge.

Resolved an occasional crash when the Epic Games Launcher is installed.

A new weapon typically used in emergencies to signal for help or supplies.

Added a 5% damage bonus within 8.5m, increased base ammo pickup and concealment.

Resolved issue with unlimited ink equipment being consumed on pickup.

Two new melee weapons added to the game.

Includes the Frying Pan and Flare Gun from Battlegrounds.

Resolved collision issues on stairs and other areas in multiple heists.

Introduction of a new AI system specifically designed for the PAYDAY x PUBG collaboration.

19 pieces of cosmetic unlocks including outfits, loot bags, and masks available in the new game mode.

Unlock the Lone Survivor suit and mask, frying pan weapon charm, and weapon stickers in PAYDAY 3.

New weapons including a frying pan and flaregun for PAYDAY 2 players.

Competitive streaming event with a $100,000 prize pool for participants.

Players can choose from five different classes to suit their playstyle during heists.

Original track created exclusively for the PUBG x PAYDAY Arcade mode.

Limited-time PAYDAY co-op heist mode for PUBG Arcade featuring redesigned heists from PAYDAY 3.

Effective ammo capacity is higher due to ammo consumption change.

Adjusted to account for prior base damage reduction.

Visual recoil now only applies when the saw hits a surface.

Changed from random range of 5-15 per hit to a flat 5 per hit.

Introduces 3 new guns and 2 new gadgets.

Now provides a rate of fire of 800 instead of giving 3 damage.

Clear pricing tiers introduced for various PAYDAY content types to enhance navigation.

Slight upward price adjustments for older items like Hotline Miami, Scarface Heist, and Armored Transport.

Popular PAYDAY 2 heist DLCs reduced from $6.99 to $4.99.

Significant price reductions in local currencies for players in Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, India, South Korea, Latin America, and the CIS.

New pricing model for PAYDAY games and DLCs to enhance accessibility and consistency.

Crash occurred due to environmental effects.

Boost sometimes applied even when not equipped.

Issue occurred when a client player is using an unmodified Pipette Mk.2.

Resolved multiple keycard spawning issues.

Resolved missing value causing visual effects not to display.

Prevented clients from picking up a sentry gun multiple times when connection is delayed.

A multi-shot fire mode with delayed recoil to improve accuracy for certain weapons.

Introduced four new abilities for crew AI: Zipped, Flash Pop, Judo Master, and Electrician.

Maximum amount of Throwing Axes increased from 3 to 6.

Allows players to move bags with ziplines.

Magazine capacity increased from 7 to 20, with base damage reduced by 33%.

Added an invisible wall above the starting airport fence until breached.

A covert weapon disguised as a bike pump that can silently take out isolated targets.

Cable tie limit increased from 9 to 10.

Fixed issue with deploying bipods while crouching or standing up.

Issue mostly affected players using overhaul mods.

Resolved issue with fake-out cards not being 'safed'.

Mask now supports the new mask shaders.

Reload timing now better matches its animation.

Resolved crash for customized masks locked by unowned DLC pattern.

Resolved navigation issues around the lobby-to-office area.

Removed hidden penalties from long barrel.

Resolved desync issue with firing animations when aiming down sights.

Prevented the skill from triggering instantly when stopping.

Secondary and Piggyback sights now use aim down sight animations.

Resolved a crash when placing turrets.

Changed tier 1 skill to trigger cooldown reduction from kills made while smoke grenade is active.

Achievement now counts kills with the 'Shock Baton' Melee.

Resolved a period of silence during the anticipation phase.

Made city skyline more visible with all colors.

Resolved issue with bags falling off after being released from the zipline.

Mask material now keeps original effect colors instead of overriding them.

AI can now exit the bank through windows instead of running around the building.

Pattern now correctly applies to accent A instead of B.

Resolved issue with quantities not displaying correctly on mission briefing menu.

Resolved blurriness when playing with lower texture quality settings.

Resolved a crash occurring if a throwable dealt damage while the player was brought into custody.

Resolved clipping issues on certain characters.

Customization now warns what items are being consumed when crafting a mask.

Resolved issue with selected accents not applying to masks.

Resolved errors on 'Dinosaur Stripes' and 'Prehistoric Predator'.

Fixed navigation issues around the parking lot fences.

Re-exported many mask patterns in higher quality.

Removed suppressor hitbox from Suppressed Sentry Gun equipment to prevent dealing damage through its shield.

Added search bars to the mask customization menus and the melee selection menus.

Moving in a tiny area will no longer cancel the skills effect.

Fixed color bleeding issues from the old system, although some patterns may be lost.

Added a new shock melee weapon free for everyone: The Shock Baton.

Added free 'Paint Stripper' material that will reveal the original mask design through patterns.

Added reorder buttons for sorting your builds.

Profile switcher menu can now be opened with a controller.

Owning Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number - Digital Special Edition or Jacket Character Pack will give you the mask.

Jacket Character Pack can now be bought on Steam and Epic platforms, making him available to all countries and PC platforms.

Mask materials are now sorted by color.

Profiles now show the full profile in one panel.

Fixed a potential crash related to spawning Gage packages.

Fixed mission critical dialogue for the pressure valves objective not playing when the 'Mute Contractors Voices' option is enabled.

Adjusted activation/deactivation checks for the 'Sixth Sense' skill.

The profile switcher menu has been overhauled for better usability.

Fixed the 'Just Shut up and Take My Money!' achievement not awarding.

Reloading, swapping weapons or aiming down sights will no longer cancel the skills effect.

Fixed incorrect default reflections on several masks which would cause performance drops for some PCs.

Fixed lobby codes not copying properly on Proton or when there was already something in the clipboard.

Base count of allowed enemy groups reduced from 15, 17, 18 to 14, 16, 17.

Added a proper icon for electric ammo.

Fixed China Puff grenade launcher being able to deal crit damage.

Fixed the mounted turret bag being secured when completing a heist with it on your back.

Reimplemented the counter tase animation used for the aced version of the 'Shockproof' skill.

The Crew Setup page on the mission briefing menu now shows equipped throwables and secondary deployables.

Converted mask color inventory items to materials.

HE ammo self-damage reverted to values from before update 242.

Added status effect icons for melee weapons.

Fixed parachute debris causing players to 'land' on top of it and fall to their deaths.

The Jacket Character Pack for PAYDAY 2 will soon be available as a Standalone DLC.

To reduce overly bright appearance on some maps

To preserve berserker/speedrunner techniques after HE ammo type damage buff

Legendary weapon mods now allow customization fitting with the unique cosmetic kit.

Added a very short delay for the invincibility effect of Shield Marshals.

Field of View can now be increased up to 100.

Added a new type of zipline that allows both bags to be sent over and is traversable by players.

Fixed the lower floor office windows being endlessly broken by cops.

Fixed titan shutters not playing opening and closing sounds.

Reduced the opacity on the Sicario perk deck's smoke screen effects.

Fixed some NPCs not being affected by the Mute Contractor Voices setting.

Increased the volume on several of Wolf's voicelines.

Changed the Maniac perk deck stack gain to account for stacks decaying.

Added a lua function for enabling editor physics bodies for custom heist creation.

Out of Memory crashes should be far less common when playing with high textures.

Fixed the undercover cop being stuck in an idle animation after the ambush starts.

AP Slugs ammo type now uses falloff settings that light sniper rifles use.

Fixed inconsistent health values for female cops.

Fixed the 'Global Warming' achievement not awarding when using a secondary flamethrower.

Fixed the popup for newly acquired weapon skins not showing the skin icons.

The Obsidian Plate will no longer demand achievements gated by removed IPs.

Added 165 and 240 as fps limit options for modern monitors.

Fixed potential network crashes relating to in-game characters.

Snipers will now have adjusted concealment to account for larger scopes.

Fixed Hysteria stacks from the Maniac perk deck getting desynced in co-op.

Reduced the rate civilians will scream when scared.

Fixed a memory leak relating to inventory items previously accepted by the player.

The 'Trigger Happy' skill can now be refreshed by hitting an enemy while it's active.

Lowered the Commando 101 Rocket Launchers damage from 6200 to 3900.

Added lighting and decoration inside cargo trucks.

Fixed Queens Wrath scope alignment for Milspec and Combat Sight 'Piggyback' modes.

Fixed the Safehouse and the Safehouse Raid from accumulating 'Heat' XP bonuses.

Added missing lighting in many rooms.

HE Shotgun ammo type had its damage and accuracy increased.

Increased bulldozer explosion damage multiplier from 1.1x to 2x.

Spawn cooldowns are now based on the number of heisters and team performance.

Adjusted sniper laser distances on some maps to not cut off early from far away.

Players can now run the game in Borderless Windowed mode.

Fixed overly dark shadows across several heists.

Clearing unused textures after loading into a heist to enhance memory management.

Fixed the generic loot bags using incorrect textures.

Integrated in-engine crash handler from RAID: World War II for better crash reporting.

Fixed reload timer being shorter than the animation on the Compact 40mm Grenade Launcher.

Added a numeric display to the Field of View slider.

Adjusted the falloff on weapons to not be as oppressive on most weapon classes.