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Payday 2 continues its impressive resurgence with an all-new heist, out now
Payday 2 has received new content with the 'Under the Hammer' DLC, developed by Sidetrack Games. This update introduces a new heist featuring the handler Bain, set in a California auction house, and adds new equipment like the 'Comedy and Tragedy' masks and the Karussell Revolving Shotgun. The DLC is priced at $4.99 / £3.99 and is accompanied by update 248, which includes minor audio fixes and balance adjustments.
Payday 2 har fått den nya DLC-stöten Under the Hammer
Despite being released in 2013, Payday 2 has received a new DLC called 'Under the Hammer'. This DLC introduces a new heist set before the White House heist from the original storyline, featuring Bain and taking place in Palissandro Dimora, an auction house. The update also includes new weapons and masks.
Payday 2 Receives Brand New Heist Set in Auction House With Under the Hammer DLC
Payday 2 has released a new DLC titled 'Under the Hammer,' featuring a brand new heist set in an auction house. The expansion includes a new shotgun, the Exotic Karussell Revolving Shotgun, and continues the game's narrative prior to the events of the White House heist. The article expresses hope that this DLC matches the quality of the base game, contrasting it with the perceived lower quality of Payday 3.
The Best Games Under $10
This article highlights excellent games available for $10 or less, including several free-to-play options. It features titles like To The Moon, Portal 2, Vampire Survivors, and Half-Life 2, available on various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
50 Cent ska göra Payday till film eller tv-serie
Starbreeze Studios is partnering with Vice Studios and 50 Cent's G-Unit Film & Television to adapt the Payday franchise into a film or TV series. This announcement comes after the troubled launch of Payday 3, with Starbreeze aiming to expand the brand into new media.
Payday has come to Fortnite, because today's cool gamers are 'discovering legendary IPs in entirely new…
Starbreeze has launched "Heist Escape Roguelike: Payday Experience," a new UEFN game within Fortnite, aiming to introduce the Payday IP to a new audience. This roguelike shooter reimagines elements of the Payday franchise across three distinct heists, promising high replayability. The move is part of Starbreeze's strategy to engage new players, especially as Payday 3 continues to struggle while Payday 2 maintains a strong player base.
Payday TV show in the works with 50 Cent producing
A television adaptation of the Payday video game franchise is in development, with Vice Studios and Starbreeze Entertainment producing. Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has joined as an executive producer, aiming to create a high-energy heist series. While a cast, writer, and network have not yet been attached, the show is expected to feature the signature heists and action from the games.
Let's play a quick round of 'Which game has more DLC?' to test your knowledge of videogame add-ons
This article presents a quiz designed to test players' knowledge of which video games have the most downloadable content (DLC). It features a 'Higher or Lower' format, comparing the number of DLC packs for various titles such as Train Simulator Classic, Cities: Skylines, and Stellaris. The quiz aims to engage readers by challenging their understanding of games with extensive add-on content.
A huge Payday 2 engine upgrade is coming with an open beta on 30th June
Sidetrack 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.
Game Pass Adds A Fan Favourite As Eight Games Prepare To Leave
Xbox Game Pass is adding RV There Yet? and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to its library across various tiers, including PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate. However, eight games, including Rise of the Tomb Raider and Slay the Spire, will be removed from the service on June 30th.
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 Steam
Sidetrack 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 Week
Sidetrack 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 half
Starbreeze 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.
6 Heist and Crime Games Before GTA 6 | TAG
This article provides a list of six heist and crime games to play while anticipating Grand Theft Auto 6. It highlights titles like Payday 2, Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine, The Outlast Trials, A Way Out, Hitman World of Assassination, and Teardown, detailing their co-op or solo gameplay, length, and platform availability. The guide also offers recommendations based on player preferences and available time, with a focus on games where heists are the central experience.
Xbox Game Pass Loses 8 More Games Very Soon
Microsoft is removing eight games from Xbox Game Pass on June 30, including Payday 2, Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Slay the Spire, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Mecha Break, Volcano Princess, and Unpacking. Subscribers can purchase these titles at a discount before they are delisted. New additions to Game Pass in June include Call of Duty: Vanguard and EA Sports FC 26.
Here's your next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for June
Microsoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service on June 30th.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early July
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Xbox Game Pass lineup for late June 2026 announced
Microsoft has revealed the upcoming games for Xbox Game Pass in late June 2026, including day-one releases like Junkster and Abyssus. Notable additions include Call of Duty: Vanguard, EA Sports FC 26, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several titles are also departing the service at the end of June.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and More
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
