What changed in PAYDAY™ The Heist in 2026
33 updates · 4 main milestones · Apr 14, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026
- 2 events10% Loyalty Discount for PAYDAY: Aces Highshop
Get 10% off Aces High for owning PAYDAY: The Heist, valid until 31st December 2026.
SteamPAYDAY: Aces High Released on SteamVRdlc releaseMilestoneNew VR game PAYDAY: Aces High is now available, bringing the PAYDAY experience into full Virtual Reality.
Steam - 8 eventsRevamp of Skill and Armor Systemsbalance changeMilestone
Skills 2.0 and Armor 2.0 systems have been revamped for better gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of New Campaign Modenew contentMilestoneA brand new Campaign Mode has been introduced in PAYDAY 3.
SteamAll Previously Paid DLC Heists Become Freenew contentMilestoneAll previously paid DLC heists are now available for free in PAYDAY 3.
SteamReturn of CRIME.NET Server Browsernew contentThe CRIME.NET server browser has returned in PAYDAY 3.
SteamRemoval of Mandatory Starbreeze Nebula Accountsquality of lifeStarbreeze Nebula Accounts are no longer a mandatory requirement to play PAYDAY 3.
SteamPAYDAY 3 Free Weekend Announcementseasonal eventPlay PAYDAY 3 for free from November 3rd to November 9th, 2026.
SteamDiscounts on PAYDAY 3 Base Game and Select DLCsshopDiscounts are available on the PAYDAY 3 Base Game and select DLCs during the Free Weekend.
SteamProgress Retention After Free Weekendquality of lifeAll game progress made during the Free Weekend will remain after the event ends.
Steam - 14 eventsAdded extra 12 gold to Overvault for surviving 7200s timernew contentSteamAdded create_entry and remove_entry to DB classmoddingSteamFixed mouse wheel scrolling on other monitorsbug fixSteamAdded mod_overrides supportquality of lifeSteamAdded original 7200s timer activation for Overdrillnew content
Players can activate the original 7200s timer by following specific steps.
SteamEnabled multiple HTTP requests handlingmoddingSteamFixed mouse cursor issue when Alt-Tabbingbug fixSteamFixed masks not appearing for Steam group membersbug fixSteamAdded borderless windowed supportquality of lifeSteamFixed dead link to Steam forum in main menubug fixSteamFixed challenge description position in tab menubug fixSteamFixed chat input box positionbug fixSteamAdded Steam:friend_avatar support for loading avatarsmoddingSteamAdded Steam rich presence supportquality of lifeSteam - 9 eventsSlight Price Increase for Older PAYDAY 2 Itemsbalance change
Older items like Hotline Miami, Scarface Heist, and Armored Transport adjusted slightly upward.
SteamPrice Reduction for Popular PAYDAY 2 Heist DLCsbalance changeCrude Awakening, Hostile Takeover, and Buluc's Mansion reduced from $6.99 to $4.99.
SteamNew Global Pricing Structure for PAYDAY Games and DLCsstoreIntroducing a new global pricing structure designed to make PAYDAY more accessible and consistent for players worldwide.
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