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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.
Toymaker Mattel launches a new game studio with a focus on Roblox and Fortnite that could signal a growing shift in…
Toy company Mattel has launched Mattel Game Studios, a new division focused on developing and operating interactive experiences inspired by its brands. The studio will create original games for platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, moving beyond its previous mobile-focused joint venture with NetEase. This strategic shift reflects the growing importance of virtual worlds and creator platforms in the gaming landscape.
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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
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.
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.
Evening Patches
Starbreeze Studios released Update 3.6 for PAYDAY 3, detailing the changes and fixes included in the latest patch. The update addresses various aspects of the game, aiming to improve player experience.
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.
Somehow this Payday 3 alternative is still getting massive free updates three years after release
Crime Boss: Rockay City, a co-op heist shooter, is continuing to receive significant free updates three years after its initial release. The latest 'Version 2.0' update introduces a new linear story campaign, two new heists, and incorporates content from previous expansions. Ingame Studios has teased that more content is planned, suggesting the game's narrative is not yet complete.
PUBG partners with PAYDAY for a new heist game mode
PUBG: Battlegrounds has introduced a limited-time PvE heist mode in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, inspired by the Payday franchise. This co-op experience allows up to four players to infiltrate locations, steal loot, and fight off security waves, featuring distinct player classes and unlockable skills. The mode is available on PC and consoles until mid-June.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS LAUNCHES “PAYDAY” CO-OP HEIST MODE IN COLLABORATION WITH STARBREEZE ENTERTAINMENT
PUBG: 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.
Engagement Ring
The game S&box generated nearly $1 million on its launch day, despite experiencing issues that developers are actively addressing. Separately, Starbreeze Studios has not yet declared its financial results for Payday 3.
Starbreeze hasn't declared Payday 3 dead yet, but it's launching yet another spin-off this year—this…
Starbreeze has announced a new partnership with Gamefam to develop a new Payday game for Roblox, set to launch later this year. This marks the second Payday experience on the platform, following Notoriety: A Payday Experience. The studio assures that these external projects do not mean Payday 3 is abandoned, but rather that they are licensed to external studios.
Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in Roblox
Starbreeze 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 3 Update 3.4 Brings Reworked Heist and Long-Awaited Bot Improvements
Starbreeze Studios has released Update 3.4 for PAYDAY 3, introducing a reworked 'No Rest for the Wicked' heist and significant improvements to AI bots, including their ability to pick up bags. This update addresses long-standing player feedback and marks another step in the game's post-launch recovery following a rocky debut. The patch also includes new cosmetic items and gameplay additions like a garbage truck.
Biggest Game Releases of April 2026
This article highlights upcoming game releases scheduled for April 2026, including Crimson Desert, Saros, and the official Ken Shiro reveal trailer for Fist of the North Star. It also touches on gameplay overviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside mentions of Pokemon Champions and Zero Parades.
Nytt Payday släpps i år – till VR
A new virtual reality iteration of the bank-robbing game Payday, titled Payday: Aces High, is set to release in the third quarter of 2024 for Steam VR and Meta Quest. The game will feature up to four players in co-op, with different character archetypes focusing on stealth, gadgets, power, or strategy. This VR entry follows the legacy of Payday: The Heist and Payday 2, as Payday 3 has seen significantly lower player counts.