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Starbreeze Entertainment business and news from across the web.- PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENTPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time PvE mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. This four-player co-op experience, available on PC and consoles, features class-based gameplay and heist missions inspired by the PAYDAY franchise. The update also includes a new Event Pass with PAYDAY-themed cosmetics.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS INTRODUCES “PAYDAY” HEIST MODE WITH NEW TRAILER FEATURING 070 SHAKEPUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched a new limited-time cooperative heist mode called "PAYDAY," developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment. Available from May 12 to June 10, the mode features stealth and combat gameplay with five distinct player classes and missions set in urban environments. A new cinematic trailer for the mode includes an original track by artist 070 Shake.
Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in RobloxStarbreeze Entertainment is partnering with Gamefam to develop a second Payday experience on the Roblox platform. This new collaboration aims to offer players a distinct entry point into the Payday universe, building on the success of the first Roblox experience, 'Notoriety: A Payday Experience.' The company views Roblox as an increasingly important platform for engaging with its fanbase.- PAYDAY: Aces High Plans a Quest and SteamVR Heist in 2026Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment announced that PAYDAY: Aces High will be released for Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2026. This virtual reality heist game expands the popular PAYDAY franchise.
Payday: Aces High is a VR Co-Op Heist Shooter, Coming to SteamVR and Meta This YearFast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced Payday: Aces High, a new virtual reality co-op heist shooter set in the Payday universe. The game will feature four-player missions focused on daring heists, blending stealth and action gameplay. It is scheduled to launch on SteamVR and the Meta Store later this year, with an overarching story involving revenge against a business titan.- Payday: Aces High is an upcoming VR adaptation of the co-op heist franchiseStarbreeze Entertainment and Fast Travel Games are developing Payday: Aces High, a virtual reality adaptation of the co-op heist franchise. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 on Meta Quest and SteamVR devices.
- PAYDAY: Aces High Launching This YearFast Travel Games announced that its VR co-op heist title, PAYDAY: Aces High, will launch for Meta Quest and SteamVR this year. The game allows up to four players to plan and execute heists, featuring a variety of weapons and character classes inspired by the PAYDAY series. Both Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment expressed excitement about bringing the PAYDAY universe to virtual reality.
- Hands Up! PAYDAY: Aces High Revealed, Bringing PAYDAY’s Heist Chaos to Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2026Fast Travel Games has revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an officially licensed VR co-op heist game set in Starbreeze Entertainment's PAYDAY universe. The game will launch in 2026 for Meta Quest and SteamVR, allowing up to four players to team up for daring heists using black-market technology and weaponry. The announcement was made at The VR Showcase, with a global reveal trailer also released.
- Virtual reality co-op heist game PAYDAY: Aces High announced for SteamVR, QuestFast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced PAYDAY: Aces High, a virtual reality cooperative heist game. The title is set to launch for SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms.
VR spinoff game PAYDAY: Aces High announcedFast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced PAYDAY: Aces High, a virtual reality spinoff of the PAYDAY franchise. The game is set to release in 2026 for SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms. PAYDAY: Aces High will allow players to plan and execute heists in VR with up to three partners, featuring a variety of weapons, gadgets, and character roles.
The Newest Payday Game Is Unexpected, And I Hope It's Better Than Payday 3Starbreeze Entertainment has announced Payday: Aces High, a new four-player co-op heist game for virtual reality platforms Meta Quest and SteamVR, developed by Fast Travel Games. This announcement follows the disappointing launch of Payday 3 and aims to rebuild goodwill for the franchise. The VR title is described as a true Payday experience built from the ground up for its medium.
The Payday games are being adapted for the screen, and Starbreeze boss wants it to "own the heisting genre"Starbreeze Entertainment is partnering with VICE Studios to create film and TV adaptations of the Payday video game franchise. The goal is to expand Payday into a full entertainment platform and "own the heisting genre." Both companies aim to capture the tone and energy of the games while introducing new audiences to the universe.
Starbreeze lands new partner to adapt Payday series for film and TVStarbreeze Entertainment has partnered with VICE Studios to develop film and television adaptations of its Payday series, aiming to expand the franchise into new entertainment formats. CEO Adolf Kristjansson stated the goal is to grow Payday into a full entertainment platform. This announcement comes as Payday 3 has underperformed expectations since its September 2023 launch, while Payday 2 continues to perform well.
Vice Plots Payday Movie and TV Projects as Part of New Partnership With Starbreeze - IGNVice Studios has acquired the film and television rights to the Payday franchise and partnered with Starbreeze Entertainment to develop movie and TV projects based on the game series. This move aims to expand the Payday universe beyond video games, with current CEO Adolf Kristjansson stating the goal is to grow Payday into a full entertainment platform. Despite the announcement, Payday 3 has struggled with player counts since its launch.
Starbreeze revenue rises 19% to $24.5m in 2025Starbreeze Entertainment reported a 19% increase in revenue for 2025, reaching SEK 221 million ($24.5 million), though the company continued to incur net losses. While Payday 2 saw significant revenue growth, Payday 3's revenue declined. The company is also taking steps to adapt its cost base, following reports of layoffs.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairmanSeveral key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.