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A huge Payday 2 engine upgrade is coming with an open beta on 30th JuneSidetrack Games is upgrading Payday 2 to the Diesel 3.0 engine, bringing performance improvements, a smaller install size, and 64-bit support. An open beta for this update will run from June 30th to the end of July. Starbreeze Studios continues development on Payday 3, while Sidetrack Games, formerly the MUG Team, has taken over the ongoing care of Payday 2.
Payday 2's next update is "a massive undertaking" to modernize the FPS, stop crashes, and cut its install size by 60%Sidetrack Games is preparing a massive overhaul for Payday 2, including a move to a 64-bit engine called Diesel 3.0. This update aims to stop crashes, improve general performance, and reduce the game's install size by 63%, from 86 GB to 32 GB. An open beta for the engine upgrade is scheduled to begin on June 30.
Payday 2 is Getting an Engine Upgrade, Open Beta Begins on June 30th via SteamSidetrack Games announced that Payday 2 is receiving an engine upgrade, which includes support for 64-bit systems, DirectX 11, and improved load times. An open beta for the upgrade will begin on Steam on June 30th and run through July to identify and fix bugs.- PAYDAY 2 Engine Upgrade Beta Next WeekSidetrack Games has announced that PAYDAY 2 will receive an engine overhaul, with a beta for the upgrade scheduled for next week. This significant undertaking aims to improve the game's underlying technology.
As its much newer sequel struggles, the 13-year-old Payday 2 is getting a 'massive engine upgrade' that improves performance and cuts the install size in halfStarbreeze Studios and Sidetrack Games are releasing a major engine upgrade for the 13-year-old game Payday 2. This update will port the game to a 64-bit architecture, upgrade to DirectX 11 rendering, and reduce the install size by more than half, improving performance and stability. A public beta for the engine overhaul is scheduled to begin on June 30.