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Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading independent game developers, today announced that DLC pack no. 13 and 14 for PAYDAY 2, titled “The Diamond Heist” and “Clover Character Pack”, will be launched on Steam on December 16. The DLC packs will be available for purchase at $ 6,99 and $ 4,99 respectively on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC’s feature:
The Diamond Heist 
<ul>
<li>An all-new heist where you steal the most famous diamond in the world from a museum</li>
<li>Pre-planning; plan the Diamond heist beforehand so you can perform the perfect crime</li>
<li>Four new masks, materials and patterns based on historical figures and myths of old</li>
</ul>
 Clover Character Pack 
<ul>
<li>A new crew member called Clover, the first female member of the PAYDAY gang</li>
<li>The new Queen’s Wrath Assault Rifle with accompanying weapon modifications</li>
<li>Clover’s own personal Shillelagh melee weapon</li>
<li>Clover’s mask that everyone identifies her with</li>
<li>A new perk deck called the Burglar, focusing on breaking and entering</li>
</ul>
 Campaign site: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/thediamond/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/thediamond/" rel="nofollow">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/thediamond/</a> </a> DLC Trailer:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eaK60YLCGU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch the trailer </a> Download the pressrelease:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/12/PM_20141216_Diamond_Heist_Clover_Character_Pack_final.doc">20141216 Diamond Heist Clover Character Pack and the Diamond Heist</a>
Today Starbreeze also announced that three different game bundles of PAYDAY 2 will be available via Steam for a discounted price. Each bundle will have a unique mask connected to it. The bundles are: 
<ul>
<li>PAYDAY 2: Game of the Year bundle, SRP $79,99</li>
<li>PAYDAY 2: Gage Weapon Pack bundle, SRP $29,99</li>
<li>PAYDAY 2: Heist Pack bundle, SRP $24,99</li>
</ul>
 &#8220;With Clover we introduce a female character to the PAYDAY gang. She will add the finesse needed to perform the perfect crime. In connection to her release, we present the Diamond heist, a heist we have teased the players with since the Dentist announced it during the summer. I am excited to see how the community reacts to this. For newcomers to PAYDAY 2, we also launch three different game bundles at a discounted price available from the 18th December.” said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze Studios is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a>.

PAYDAY 2 DLC’s “The Diamond Heist” and “Clover Character Pack” to launch on Steam December 16, Game of the Year edition and other bundles available December 18

Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading independent game developers, today announce that the 12th DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Gage Historical Pack”, will be launched on Steam on November 13th. The DLC pack will be available for purchase at $ 4.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC features: 
<ul>
<li>Four new firearms, including the famous Nagant sniper rifle</li>
<li>Four new melee weapons, including the Potato Masher hand grenade</li>
<li>Four new masks based on historical figures from World War II</li>
<li>Twice the amount of weapon slots, free for everyone who owns PAYDAY 2</li>
</ul>
 Press release for download: <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/11/PM_20141113_The-12th-DLC-for-PAYDAY-2-_Gage-Historical-Pack_-will-launch-on-Steam-on-the-13th-of-November.pdf">The 12th DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Gage Historical Pack”, will launch on Steam on the 13th of November </a>  Press Image for download: <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/11/Historical-Wallpaper.jpg">Gage Historical Pack DLC Press image </a>
&#8220;With the Gage Historical Pack we release our 12th DLC to PAYDAY 2, this time focusing on historical weapons used in World War II. Players will be able to use the Nagant sniper rifle and the Potato Masher hand grenade as a melee weapon among many others. Since this is a historical pack, there are also masks, patterns and materials for the players to use based on famous figures and items from World War II. Having rested for two weeks since the Crimefest updates, I think our players will be ready for something new to play with in PAYDAY 2.” said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze: Starbreeze Studios is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a>.

The 12th DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Gage Historical Pack”, will launch on Steam on the 13th of November

These corporate news are available in English.
Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games, today announced that PAYDAY 2 on Xbox 360 will receive a free update as well as three paid DLC packages, namely Armored Transport, Gage Weapon Pack #01 and Gage Weapon Pack #02.
The DLC packages contain the following: 
<h3>Armored Transport</h3>
 The Armored Transport DLC is the first DLC pack for PAYDAY 2 and lets players do every heisters dream – robbing armored transports, full of valuables, right in the middle of Washington D.C. If they&#8217;re lucky, they can hit it big with a classic train robbery.
<h3>Gage Weapon Pack #01</h3>
 The Gage Weapon Pack #01 is the second DLC pack for PAYDAY 2. Frag Grenades make their first entry into the PAYDAY series and are bound to spice things up. With the new Grenade Case asset, players can share grenades with each other in the heists.
<h3>Gage Weapon Pack #02</h3>
 The Gage Weapon Pack #02 is the third DLC pack for PAYDAY 2. The Cloaker makes a return to put fear in the hearts of every criminal. Gage has the perfect antidote however and brings back the Light Machine Gun and introduces melee combat weapons to counter them.
Players on PlayStation 3 can find the equivalent content available on the PlayStation Store.
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For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay.
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
 
See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a></a> for more information.

PAYDAY 2 updates and DLC’s to be made available on the Xbox 360 today

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games, announced today the collaboration between OVERKILL Software – a Starbreeze Studio and Croatian based Lion Game Lion.
Co-developed with Lion Game Lion, Starbreeze and OVERKILL Software will further expand PAYDAY 2 with an all-new DLC titled “The Bomb” to be released early 2015. Introducing the contact “The Butcher” the heist will take the players on a bomb-stealing raid loaded with new guns and gear.
 Press Release for download:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/10/2014-10-25-Starbreeze-announces-PAYDAY-collaboration-with-Lion-Game-Lion.pdf">2014-10-25 Starbreeze announces PAYDAY collaboration with independent studio Lion Game Lion </a> Press Image for download: <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/10/LGL_Logo_1920_1080.jpg">Lion Game Lion Logo </a> Read more about the DLC: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest/">The Crimefest website</a>
“As a publisher in the new digital economy, you have to listen real well. When an independent developer like this tells you ‘Hey, we know this is your baby and all, but we have this great idea for an expansion’, you better pay attention, said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO of Starbreeze AB. He continued “We listened and realized Lion Game Lion pitched a true PAYDAY idea for a great heist. The collaboration has gone very smoothly and I truly feel our players will enjoy this OVERKILL and Lion Game Lion mash-up.”
“Getting the opportunity to stand on our own feet and at the same time be able to continue working on the PAYDAY-franchise is just awesome”, said Nikica Petrusic, President of Lion Game Lion. “OVERKILL is the bomb, and the Lion’s are going to blow you away. Lets do this!”
Lion Game Lion, founded in 2013, is an independent studio located in Zagreb, Croatia employing industry veterans from OVERKILL Software and elsewhere.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series. See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a></a> for more information.
About Lion Game Lion:
Lion Game Lion, founded in 2013, is an independent studio located in Zagreb, Croatia employing industry veterans from OVERKILL Software and elsewhere. See <a href="http://www.liongamelion.com/">http://www.liongamelion.com</a> for more information.

Starbreeze announces PAYDAY collaboration with independent studio Lion Game Lion

Content To Be Released Two Days in Advance of Film’s October 24th Worldwide Launch
VANCOUVER, BC, and SANTA MONICA, CA, October 21, 2014 – Continuing to build its presence in the game space, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, and Thunder Road Pictures will collaborate with Starbreeze Studios (FN: STAR) and 505 Games, two independent creators, publishers and distributors of computer and video games, on exclusive downloadable John Wick content (DLC) for the PAYDAY 2 game worldwide, the companies announced today.  The unique package of branded game content will be released tomorrow, October 22nd, two days ahead of John Wick’s October 24th launch in theatres around the world.
The exclusive content produced by OVERKILL Software – a Starbreeze Studio, based on the professional hit man from the movie, adds a playable John Wick character to the PAYDAY gang. The DLC will be released as a free update for the PAYDAY 2 game on the Steam platform two days ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical launch to mark the PAYDAY 2 community reaching the final 1.5 million member Crimefest milestone. Beginning tomorrow, moviegoers purchasing tickets to John Wick on Fandango will receive a free download of PAYDAY 2 on Steam.
 Pressrelease for download:  2014-10-21<a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/09/PM_20140930_The-ninth-DLC-for-PAYDAY-2-“Hotline-Miami”-will-launch-on-Steam-on-the-30th-of-September.pdf"> </a><a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/10/Press_Release_John_Wick_PAYDAY_2_2014_10_21.pdf">LIONSGATE AND THUNDER ROAD PICTURES ANNOUNCE WORLDWIDE COLLABORATION WITH GAME PUBLISHERS STARBREEZE AND 505 GAMES ON EXCLUSIVE JOHN WICK DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT FOR PAYDAY 2 GAME </a> Press Image for download: <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/10/JW_1920x1080.jpg">John Wick DLC Press Image </a> Read more about the DLC: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest/">The Crimefest website</a>
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“We’re big fans of PAYDAY 2 and the team at Starbreeze, and we’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with such a cool movie,” said Lionsgate EVP of Digital Marketing Danielle DePalma. “The hyper-real action sequences in the film almost make you feel like you’re watching an insane video game, so we cannot wait to see John Wick in theaters as well as experience him in the game.”
“We continue working with great partners, this time with Lionsgate and their movie John Wick,” said Starbreeze Chief Executive Officer Bo Andersson Klint.  “We’ve finally got a real hitman on our team. Being able to play as John Wick in PAYDAY 2 ahead of the movie’s release is a great reward for our loyal PAYDAY 2 community, which reached the final milestone of 1.5 million members in our PAYDAY 2 Steam group before our 12-day Crimefest event.”
“Lionsgate’s entry into the game space is continuing to build momentum with the addition of another great partner and a tremendous piece of IP,” said Lionsgate President of Interactive Ventures &amp; Games Peter Levin.  “We’re delighted to capitalize on this opportunity to collaborate with a world-class partner like Starbreeze whose unique action community includes millions of our target fans.”
The exclusive package of DLC includes &#8212; 
<ul>
<li>John Wick, a new playable character in PAYDAY 2</li>
<li>A new perk system called Hitman, which includes features such as Akimbo, the ability to dual wield weapons, a favorite of John Wick himself</li>
<li>A new pistol with accompanying weapon modifications and a new knife melee weapon</li>
<li>Three cool-looking sunglasses to customize and wear</li>
</ul>
 Lionsgate has also recently announced partnerships with game developers Kabam and Next Games.  The John Wick film is already generating rave reviews and has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
For more information about the PAYDAY 2 Crimefest event, please visit:
<a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest</a>
For more information about the John Wick movie, please visit:
<a href="http://www.johnwickthemovie.com/">http://www.johnwickthemovie.com/</a>
ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate, home to The Hunger Games, Twilight and Divergent franchises, is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black.
Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as the blockbuster first two installments of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the first installment of the Divergent franchise, Now You See Me, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, Warm Bodies, The Possession, Sinister, Roadside Attractions&#8217; A Most Wanted Man, Lionsgate/Codeblack Films’ Addicted and Pantelion Films&#8217; breakout hit Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate&#8217;s home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company&#8217;s core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. <a href="http://www.lionsgate.com/">http://www.lionsgate.com</a>
 
ABOUT STARBREEZE
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay.
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting the largest community group on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information.
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ABOUT THUNDER ROAD PICTURES
Basil Iwanyk is the founder and owner of Thunder Road Pictures, and his films have collectively grossed $1.8 billion worldwide. Thunder Road’s upcoming films include the actioner John Wick and the fantasy adventure “Seventh Son” directed by Sergei Bodrov, which stars Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore. Thunder Road is currently in post-production on the tentpole film Gods of Egypt for Lionsgate directed by Alex Proyas and Sicario directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Benecio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, and Josh Brolin. Also upcoming for Thunder Road is a feature version of the highly successful video game Splinter Cell directed by Doug Liman and starring Tom Hardy.
Thunder Road’s past films include the epic action adventure Clash of the Titans, the sequel, Wrath of the Titans, three installments of The Expendables, Brooklyn’s Finest, We Are Marshall and Firewall. Thunder Road most notably produced the critically acclaimed drama The Town, directed by Ben Affleck.
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ABOUT 505 GAMES
505 Games is a global video game publisher focused on offering a broad selection of titles for players of all ages and levels.  The company publishes games on leading console and handheld platforms as well as for mobile devices and social networks. Product highlights include, Sniper Elite 3, PAYDAY 2, Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons, Terraria, How To Survive, Defense Grid 2, and the upcoming ABZU and Adr1ft.
505 Games has offices in Los Angeles, Milton Keynes, UK, Lyon, Munich, Milan and Madrid and a network of distribution partners within the Nordic territories and Australia.  For more information on 505 Games and its products please visit <a href="http://www.505games.com/">http://www.505games.com</a>.
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For more information please contact:
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Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 
Julie Fontaine, EVP Publicity, Lionsgate
Tel: 310-255-4970, email: <a href="mailto:jfontaine@lionsgate.com">jfontaine@lionsgate.com</a>
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Brandon Cox, 505 Games
Tel: 818-257-3622, email: <a href="mailto:bcox@505games.com">bcox@505games.com</a>

Lionsgate and Thunder Road Pictures announce world wide collaboration with game publishers Starbreeze and 505 Games on exclusive John Wick downloadable content for PAYDAY 2

MEDIA ADVISORY
These corporate news are available in English.
Today marks the official start of the PAYDAY Crimefest, a party for all PAYDAY community members celebrating the franchise’s three-year anniversary. The celebrations are kicked of in style with the launch of the brand new OVERKILL Software merchandise store now available at <a href="http://store.overkillsoftware.com/">http://store.overkillsoftware.com</a>
Also tune in to The Creatures twitch channel (<a href="http://www.twitch.tv/thecreatures">http://www.twitch.tv/thecreatures</a>) live streaming a special two hour Crimefest event from the Dreamhack Monster Energy Studio in Stockholm, Sweden starting 8am PST/ 11am EST/ 5pm CET. The live stream will feature developer interviews, trailer premieres and more.
Between the 16th and 27th, PAYDAY 2, PAYDAY: The Heist and all their DLCs are on sale for 75% and 90% respectively.
In anticipation of the Crimefest, the past few months leading up to the event have awarded the community with bonus content as the official group on the digital distribution platform Steam has grown. At a target goal of 1,5 million members, each step unlocked have made available items such as the Golden AK, new masks from Bain and the extremely anticipated Old Hoxton Breakout Heist DLC and more. Now accumulating more than 1,52 million members, the last award level is yet to be unveiled…
Follow the 12 days of Crimefest goodies on <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/crimefest</a>

The PAYDAY Crimefest is here – 12 days of community goodies and a brand new merchandise store!

These corporate news are available in English.
Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games, announced today the opening of the official OVERKILL Software Merchandise store available at <a href="http://store.overkillsoftware.com">http://store.overkillsoftware.com</a>
At the store, fans of the PAYDAY-franchise will be able to acquire official apparel, gadgets and trinkets related to OVERKILL games – how about suiting up in your very own suit t-shirt, perfectly themed to your favorite character? Have you followed Bobble Head Bob and his endeavors to finance his new Bobble Head business? Well fear not, now you can support his efforts and get your very own Dozer Bobble Head, delivered complete with a redemption code for a custom Dozer in game mask.
Also tune in to The Creatures Twitch channel &#8211; <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/thecreatures">http://www.twitch.tv/thecreatures</a> &#8211; for the live streaming special two-hour Crimefest event from the Dreamhack Monster Energy Studio in Stockholm, Sweden starting 8am PST/ 11am EST/ 5pm CET. The live stream will feature developer interviews, trailer premieres and showcase some of the items available in the merchandise store.
The store is set up in collaboration with industry veterans Gaya Entertainment GMBH under a non-exclusive license. Gaya design, manufacture and distribute premium merchandise &amp; high-end collectibles under the license of todays most popular PC- &amp; Videogames.
 
The online store will be stocked with additional products, as they are made available, goods will also soon appear in retail stores worldwide.
Pressrelease for download:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/10/2014-10-18-OVERKILL-Software-Merchadise-Store-Now-Open.pdf">OVERKILL Software Merchadise Store Now Open</a>
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay.
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information.
About Gaya Entertainment GmbH:
Gaya Entertainment was founded in 2006 in order to design, manufacture and distribute collectible merchandise under the license of today’s most popular video games. While they focus only on licenses related to Videogames, the range of different types of products is very broad. They produce everything from classic merchandise such as pins, posters, mugs, mouse pads to accessories such as bags and jewelry and high-end collectibles such as action figures and statues and even life-size figures.  All key executives here at Gaya Entertainment have been working in the industry of licensed collectible merchandise since 1996 and decided to join forces in order to produce high quality products related to Videogames.

Starbreeze announces the opening of the official OVERKILL Merchandise store

Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading independent game developers, today announce that the ninth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Hotline Miami”, will be launched on Steam September 30th. The DLC pack will be available for purchase at $ 6.99 / € 6.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC features:
&#8211;          A two-day heist inspired by the critically acclaimed game Hotline Miami
&#8211;          Eight new masks – four which you get if you own the DLC, the other four if you own the game Hotline Miami on Steam
&#8211;          Three new submachine guns including the classic Uzi
&#8211;          Five new melee weapons including the mysterious 50 Blessings briefcase and a fire axe
Pressrelease for download:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/09/PM_20140930_The-ninth-DLC-for-PAYDAY-2-“Hotline-Miami”-will-launch-on-Steam-on-the-30th-of-September.pdf">2014-09-30 The ninth DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Hotline Miami”, will launch on Steam on the 30th of September</a>
Press Image for download:   <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/PAYDAY2_HotlineMiami.jpg">Hotline Miami DLC Press image </a>
Read more about the DLC:  <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/hotlinemiami/">The Hotline Miami DLC website</a>
“This DLC marks our third collaboration with another studio. The first was with Valve where we made the No Mercy heist for PAYDAY: The Heist and the GO Bank heist for PAYDAY 2. The second collaboration was together with Skybound’s The Walking Dead and the baseball bat Lucille which was released during the summer. This time, we’re collaborating with Dennaton Games, celebrated indie developers of Hotline Miami. A completely new two-day heist has been made by us, taking inspiration from the Hotline Miami universe. The addition of masks, submachine guns and melee weapons well known among Hotline Miami fans will surely entice our PAYDAY community to ask themselves ‘Do you like hurting other people?’”, says Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information about the Hotline Miami DLC, please visit: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/hotlinemiami/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/hotlinemiami/</a>
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: ir@starbreeze.com
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a>.

The ninth DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Hotline Miami”, will launch on Steam on the 30th of September

Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading independent game developers, today announce that the eighth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Gage Assault Pack”, will be launched on Steam on September 4th. The DLC pack will be available for purchase at $ 4.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC features:
&#8211;          Four new firearms, including the GL40 grenade launcher known from PAYDAY: The Heist
&#8211;          Four new melee weapons and a new feature regarding how melee concealment works
&#8211;          Four new masks based on comic book super villains
Pressrelease for download:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/09/PM_20140904_The-eighth-DLC-for-PAYDAY-2-“Gage-Assault-Pack”-will-launch-on-Steam-on-the-4th-of-September.pdf">2014-09-04 The eighth DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Gage Assault Pack”, will launch on Steam on the 4th of September </a>Pressmeddelandet för nedladdning:  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/09/PM_20140904_PAYDAY-2s-åttonde-tilläggspaket-”Gage-Assault-Pack”-lanseras-på-Steam-4-september..pdf">2014-09-04 PAYDAY 2s åttonde tilläggspaket ”Gage Assault Pack” lanseras på Steam 4 september </a>Press Image for download:  <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/gageassaultpack/gage.jpg">Gage Assault Pack DLC Press image </a>
“With the Gage Assault Pack we release our eighth DLC to PAYDAY 2, this time focusing on assault rifles. Back is the GL40 grenade launcher, which was featured in the first game. As always with these weapons packs, there are also melee weapons and masks for the players to use. I am expecting that this DLC will give our players many more hours of fun.” said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a>.

The eighth DLC for PAYDAY 2, “Gage Assault Pack”, will launch on Steam on the 4th of September

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games has, through its subsidiary Starbreeze Studios AB, decided to proceed with a long-term collaboration with Skybound Interactive, committing to a game developer and publisher partnership for the IP The Walking Dead. The partners will collaborate on a AAA game to expand the franchise into the next decade.
This agreement is a first between Starbreeze Studios and Skybound Interactive where Starbreeze Studios will focus on development and publishing of the game OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, also announced today.
The collaboration is based on standard market terms where Starbreeze as publisher has sufficient long-term rights to develop and commercialize one or more games based on The Walking Dead universe against customary royalties to Skybound. The likely impact on profits for Starbreeze will depend on how the future games will be received by the players in 2016 and onwards, and can thus not be projected today.
“For Starbreeze Studios this is a major strategic move, taking on an independent brand and treating it as our own. We have great experience from the PAYDAY series that can be utilized in bringing The Walking Dead to first-person shooter gamers everywhere.” says Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB. He continues, “The Walking Dead TV series is the #1 TV show in over 50 countries with millions of viewers all around the world, and The Walking Dead comic is one of the bestselling comics ever. OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead will be our biggest endeavor to date and marks a new era for our company. This is a long-term commitment, as with all our franchises. Teaming up with Robert Kirkman on creating this game and involving our community in the process will show the strength of independents working together.”
Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive, states, “I’ve been a fan of Starbreeze for many years.  Recent titles such as Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons and PAYDAY 2 showcase an incredible range of talent. Starbreeze consistently demonstrates their commitment toward delivering to their fans. The way they communicate with their community in the PAYDAY franchise aligns perfectly with our goals at Skybound.  We look forward to creating an innovative multiplayer experience in the world of The Walking Dead alongside the OVERKILL crew.”
“With this unique collaboration Starbreeze takes a great leap towards becoming a global leader in the new digital world. For the first time ever, Starbreeze Studios, one of Europe’s oldest independent developers, is both developer and publisher of a game. It has been one of the board&#8217;s long-term goals to take control of the business. Thanks to our success with the PAYDAY franchise along with our partnership with Skybound Interactive we are now able to cut out the middleman and have a direct relationship with our community, focusing on making the best game we possibly can together.” says Michael Hjorth, Chairman of the Board of Starbreeze AB. He adds, “We are convinced that the time is right for an aggressive strategy. Going forward, the board and management will actively work to strengthen our portfolio and technology platform even further. Our sales pulses work, we have the largest player community group on Steam and we have access to a strong and well known IP. Moreover, we now have the most important elements in place; a great team, a proven business model and the capital to make it all happen. Our journey has just begun.
To commemorate the collaboration between the companies, an exclusive weapon, the “Lucille” baseball bat from The Walking Dead, will be offered to the PAYDAY 2 community for free to be used in-game in PAYDAY 2.
OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is scheduled to be released in 2016 and will be continuously supported with both free updates and paid downloadable content.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive Tel: +1-323-932-6403, email: <a href="mailto:dm@skybound.com">dm@skybound.com</a>
June Alian, Publicity Director, Skybound Entertainment Tel: +1-310-836-5100, email: <a href="mailto:ja@skybound.com">ja@skybound.com</a>
Documents  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/08/Starbreeze_Skybound_announcement.pdf">Starbreeze collaborates with Skybound announcement</a><a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/08/Announcing_Walking_Dead.pdf"> </a> <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/08/ovktwd.jpg">Announcement Artwork with Logo</a>
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Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze Studios is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay.
 Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons.
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a></a> for more information. 
Brief information about Skybound:
Since opening its doors in 2010, Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Skybound CEO Robert Kirkman is creator of the award-winning The Walking Dead comic book series, the inspiration for the hit TV show of the same name where he serves as creator and executive producer. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo.
Skybound also collaborated with Telltale Games on the multi-award winning 2012 Game of the Year The Walking Dead: The Game, and produced and published the critically acclaimed iOS/Android action game The Walking Dead: Assault.
Skybound Entertainment and Kirkman just wrapped production on their first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou. The film is slated to be released in the spring of 2015 and is directed by former Red Dead Redemption Lead Designer and Co-writer, Christian Cantamessa.
Skybound released Kirkman’s new exorcism comic, Outcast, in June 2014 which recently got the green light for a television pilot with CINEMAX and Fox International. The Skybound original title Clone, written by David Schulner, is also in development as a television show at Syfy. Kirkman will serve as an executive producer on both series.
Skybound Entertainment and digital entertainment company Maker Studios recently announced a deal for the studio to produce and air four digital series based off Skybound IPs. 
Comic book titles published by Skybound include The Walking Dead, the superhero-comic Invincible, all-ages comic Super Dinosaur, the revenge drama Dead Body Road, and heist comic Thief of Thieves.
Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise including apparel, board games, and action figures.
For more information, please visit Skybound online at <a href="http://www.skybound.com">http://www.skybound.com</a> and <a href="http://www.thewalkingdead.com">http://www.thewalkingdead.com</a>.

Starbreeze AB and Skybound Interactive announce long-term partnership regarding The Walking Dead

Starbreeze Studios unveils OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of computer and video games, today unveils its new project, OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, based on the hugely popular The Walking Dead series created by Robert Kirkman.
OVERKILL – a Starbreeze Studio, will deliver a completely new co-op experience to The Walking Dead universe, exploring new characters and storylines.
“The collaboration between Starbreeze Studios and our partner Skybound Interactive will deliver something uniquely exciting for our millions of fans. We’re two independents joining forces to create the ultimate survival horror game. With Robert on the team, we will bring The Walking Dead into the world of first-person shooter co-op games.” says Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB. He continues, “It will be gameplay focused, ferocious and bring chaos to the traditional industry model – from us developers straight to you. This time it’s big – don’t walk alone.”
“From day one on this project it&#8217;s been clear to me that this is the Walking Dead co-op action game fans have been waiting for. I can&#8217;t wait for people to learn just what OVERKILL has been cooking up for this game. Skybound is always about breaking new ground and trying to find something unexpected in all endeavors and this game continues that tradition in grand style.” says Robert Kirkman, CEO, Skybound Entertainment.
OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead will be powered by Starbreeze’s Diesel engine updated for the next generation. The title is set to release in 2016.
In 2016, Washington will fall. What will you do?
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For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 Dan Murray, President, Skybound Interactive Tel: +1-323-932-6403, email: <a href="mailto:dm@skybound.com">dm@skybound.com</a>
June Alian, Publicity Director, Skybound Entertainment Tel: +1-310-836-5100, email: <a href="mailto:ja@skybound.com">ja@skybound.com</a>
Documents:
  <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/08/Announcing_Walking_Dead.pdf">Unveiling Overkill&#8217;s Walking Dead</a> <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/08/ovktwd.jpg">Announcement Artwork with Logo</a>
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Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze Studios is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. At Starbreeze we create games by our own design and through licensed content, establishing franchises that can live and prosper outside the game itself. We live and die by gameplay.
Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, currently hosting one of the largest community groups on the digital distribution platform Steam. Starbreeze’s most recent products include PAYDAY 2, our adrenaline fuelled bank robbing co-op game and the critically acclaimed adventure game Brothers –A Tale of Two Sons. 
Starbreeze AB is publicly traded on Nasdaq OMX First North Premier under the ticker STAR and the ISIN code: SE0005992831. Starbreeze&#8217;s brands include OVERKILL Software and the PAYDAY series.
See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a></a> for more information.
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Brief information about Skybound Interactive:
Since opening its doors in 2010, Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Skybound CEO Robert Kirkman is creator of the award-winning The Walking Dead comic book series, the inspiration for the hit TV show of the same name where he serves as creator and executive producer. To date The Walking Dead is the #1 on television among the coveted 18-49 demo.
Skybound also collaborated with Telltale Games on the multi-award winning 2012 Game of the Year The Walking Dead: The Game, and produced and published the critically acclaimed iOS/Android action game The Walking Dead: Assault.
Skybound Entertainment and Kirkman just wrapped production on their first feature film, Air, starring The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou. The film is slated to be released in the spring of 2015 and is directed by former Red Dead Redemption Lead Designer and Co-writer, Christian Cantamessa.
Skybound released Kirkman’s new exorcism comic, Outcast, in June 2014 which recently got the green light for a television pilot with CINEMAX and Fox International. The Skybound original title Clone, written by David Schulner, is also in development as a television show at Syfy. Kirkman will serve as an executive producer on both series 
Skybound Entertainment and digital entertainment company Maker Studios recently announced a deal for the studio to produce and air four digital series based off Skybound IPs.
Comic book titles published by Skybound include The Walking Dead, the superhero-comic Invincible, all-ages comic Super Dinosaur, the revenge drama Dead Body Road, and heist comic Thief of Thieves.
Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise including apparel, board games, and action figures.
For more information, please visit Skybound online at <a href="http://www.skybound.com">http://www.skybound.com</a> and <a href="http://www.thewalkingdead.com">http://www.thewalkingdead.com</a>.

Starbreeze Studios unveils OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead

We’re happy to hear that Brothers – a Tale of Two Sons won the <a href="http://www.developawards.com">Develop Award 2014</a> for best Use of Narrative.

Brothers – a Tale of Two Sons Won Develop Award 2014 for Use of Narrative

These corporate news are available in Swedish and English.
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading game developers, today announce the seventh DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Gage Shotgun Pack”, is ready and goes live today. The DLC pack is available for purchase at $ 4.99 tonight on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
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&#8220;The seventh DLC pack for PAYDAY 2 is released today and finally it’s all about shotguns. Three new ones with accessories are available and are ideal to use in close combat. For the first time ever players can replace their ammunition, affecting weapon functionality. As always we introduce four new masks with related materials and patterns, this time with a monkey design. We know this is a long-awaited DLC pack and look forward to our players&#8217; reactions when they get hold of this.” Said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
<a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/07/2014-07-03-Press-release-PAYDAY-2’s-seventh-DLC-pack-Gage-Shotgun-will-launch-on-Steam-today.pdf"> Press release English 2014-07-15</a> <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2014/07/2014-07-03-Pressmeddelande-PAYDAY-2-sjunde-tilläggspaket-Gage-Shotgun-Pack.pdf"> Pressmeddelande Svenska 2014-07-03</a>
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Brief information about Starbreeze: Starbreeze is developing computer- and video games in-house and in partnership with leading international game publishers. Our game portfolio consists of ten full titles and numerous DLC packs, where PAYDAY 2 and Brothers &#8211; A Tale of Two Sons are the latest games to have been released. Starbreeze was founded in 1998 and has approximately 7 700 shareholders. See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information

PAYDAY 2’s seventh DLC pack “Gage Shotgun Pack” will launch on Steam today

These corporate news are available in Swedish and English.
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading independent game developers, today announce that the sixth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “The Big Bank Heist”, will be launched on Steam on June 17th. The DLC pack will be available for purchase at $ 6.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
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<h4>The DLC features:</h4>
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<li>A new heist called “The Big Bank Heist”</li>
<li>A new contact called “The Dentist” brought to life by actor Giancarlo Esposito, also known</li>
<li>from the “Breaking Bad” TV-series and from the “Usual Suspects” movie</li>
<li>Preplanning, a new feature allowing players to plan out their heist in detail</li>
<li>Four new masks based on American presidents of old</li>
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 &#8220;The release of “The Big Bank Heist” marks something truly special for us. Not only is it our biggest, most advanced heist yet, where we introduce a new contact called “The Dentist”, played by Giancarlo Esposito. It is also a throwback to the roots of the PAYDAY franchise. For our veteran players, the heist will feel extra special because it has everything that we love about the original game: a huge setting, an intense heist plan and plenty of replayability. New masks and the addition of the preplanning feature enable players to plan out the heist like never before. Players attending E3 will be able to play the heist in our E3 booth and talk to us directly.” said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
As always, everyone can play the heist as long as the host has purchased the DLC.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-03-Pressmeddelande-PAYDAY-2s-sjätte-tilläggspaket-The-Big-Bank-Heist-lanseras-på-Steam-den-17-juni.pdf">Pressmeddelande Svenska 2014-06-03</a>
<a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-03-Press-release-PAYDAY-2s-sixth-DLC-for-PAYDAY-2-The-Big-Bank-Heist-will-launch-on-the-17th-of-June.pdf"> Press release English 2014-06-03</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze: Starbreeze is developing computer- and video games in-house and in partnership with leading international game publishers. Our game portfolio consists of ten full titles and numerous DLC packs, where PAYDAY 2 and Brothers &#8211; A Tale of Two Sons are the latest games to have been released. Starbreeze was founded in 1998 and has approximately 7 700 shareholders. See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information

The Sixth DLC for PAYDAY 2, “The Big Bank Heist”, Will Launch on Steam on the 17th of June.

These corporate news are available in Swedish and English.
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading game developers, today announce the fifth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Gage Sniper Pack”, is ready and goes live today. The DLC pack is available for purchase at $ 4.99 tonight on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
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&#8220;The fifth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2 is released today and focuses on the sniper rifles that our playing community has been asking for a long time. Three new sniper rifles with accessories are available and are best used to take care of enemies at a long range. We also introduce four new masks with related materials and patterns. Last but not least, players can now use a zip-line feature that allows them to zip-line from one destination to another. Like all of our previous DLC packages, we expect that this will be a big hit among our players.&#8221; Said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
Pressrelease for download: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-08-Press-release-PAYDAY-2’s-fifth-DLC-pack-Gage-Sniper-Pack-will-launch-on-Steam-today.pdf">Press release English 2014-05-08</a>
Pressmeddelandet för nedladdning: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-08-Pressmeddelande-PAYDAY-2-femte-tilläggspaket-Gage-Sniper-Pack.pdf">Pressmeddelande Svenska 2014-05-08</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze: Starbreeze is developing computer- and video games in-house and in partnership with leading international game publishers. Our game portfolio consists of ten full titles and numerous DLC packs, where PAYDAY 2 and Brothers &#8211; A Tale of Two Sons are the latest games to have been released. Starbreeze was founded in 1998 and has approximately 7 700 shareholders. See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information.

PAYDAY 2’s Fifth DLC Pack “Gage Sniper Pack” Will Launch on Steam Today

These corporate news are available in Swedish and English.
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading game developers, today announce the fourth DLC pack for PAYDAY 2, titled “Gage Mod Courier”, is ready and goes live today. The DLC pack is available for purchase at $ 4.99 tonight on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
<center><iframe loading="lazy" src="http://store.steampowered.com/widget/259381/33036/" width="646" height="190" frameborder="0"></iframe></center>&#8220;The fourth DLC pack that our fans have been waiting for is finally here. This time the DLC pack features no less than 28 new weapon modifications that the player can tinker with. These are obtained by picking up packages scattered around the heists, essentially making the player act as a courier for the arms dealer Gage. We are confident that this will make an already fun gaming experience even more enjoyable.&#8221; said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
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For more information please contact: Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
Pressmeddelandet för nedladdning: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-10-Pressmeddelande-PAYDAY-2-fjärde-tilläggspaket-Gage-Mod-Courier.pdf">PRESSRELEASE Svenska 2014-04-10</a>
Pressrelease for download: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-10-Press-release-PAYDAY-2s-fourth-DLC-pack-_Gage-Mod-Courier.pdf">PRESSRELEASE English 2014-04-10</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze: Starbreeze is developing computer- and video games in-house and in partnership with leading international game publishers. Our game portfolio consists of ten full titles and numerous DLC packs, where PAYDAY 2 and Brothers &#8211; A Tale of Two Sons are the latest games to have been released. Starbreeze was founded in 1998 and has approximately 7 500 shareholders. See <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a> for more information.

PAYDAY 2’s fourth DLC pack “Gage Mod Courier” will launch on Steam today.

These corporate news are available in Swedish and English.
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden&#8217;s leading game developers, today announces that Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons yesterday evening won the award for Swedish game of the year at the Dataspelsgalan awards show in Stockholm. 
Pressmeddelandet för nedladdning: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-28-Pressmeddelande-Brothers-årets-svenska-spel.pdf">PRESSRELEASE Svenska 2014-03-28</a>
Pressrelease for download: <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-28-Press-Release-Brothers-Swedish-game-of-the-year.pdf">PRESSRELEASE English 2014-03-28</a>

Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons Wins Swedish Game of the Year at the Dataspelsgalan Awards Show

The PAYDAY gang is back with a new kind of job – Smash &amp; Grab – launching for free in PAYDAY 3 today. This new game mode introduces a streamlined, fast-paced heisting experience aimed at both new players looking for an easier entry point and veterans who want a quick thrill between bigger scores. <a href="https://youtu.be/xZ8OnZXsUro">Watch the trailer here</a>!
Welcome to Smash &amp; Grab
Smash &amp; Grab is a more accessible and experimental game mode, developed in response to community feedback and in-depth user research. Designed to cut through the noise and get players straight into the action, this new mode simplifies objectives while maintaining the high-stakes intensity PAYDAY is known for.
Based on reimagined versions of No Rest for the Wicked and Boys in Blue, these shorter heists offer a 5–10 minute runtime with high replay value, in both loud and stealth. And no – you do not need to own the Boys in Blue DLC to play its Smash &amp; Grab variant.
Streamlined. Strategic. Satisfying.
Smash &amp; Grab isn’t just about speed – it’s also about confidence. By minimizing complexity, these heists help new players learn fast, succeed early, and get hooked. Veterans will also find fresh challenges, especially on higher difficulties where new twists like extra loot spread and vault access mechanics come into play.
Find Smash &amp; Grab heists under their own category in Crime.net. They will be recommended for players below Infamy 10, but offer something for every criminal-minded tactician.
Also Coming in the Update: Spearfish 1895 Rifle
Alongside Smash &amp; Grab, the update also brings a new weapon to the arsenal: the Spearfish 1895. This lever-action rifle delivers power and versatility, firing quickly from the hip or delivering precision shots when aiming down sights – a welcome addition for PAYDAY’s most seasoned gunfighters.
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PAYDAY 3 Smash &amp; Grab Update Overview
The latest PAYDAY 3 Update is free for all players:
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<li>New game mode – Streamlined heists built for speed, training, and intensity.
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<li>Boys in Blue – Cops have pulled over several cars suspected of drug smuggling. Get in, grab the stash, and get out fast.</li>
<li>No Rest for the Wicked – Security systems are down—this is our shot at some quick and easy cash!</li>
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<li>New free weapon – Spearfish 1895 rifle, a hybrid powerhouse offering both speed and precision.</li>
<li>Improved login experience – Console users will see a streamlined Nebula signup process via a scannable QR code making it easier than ever to get connected and jump into the action.</li>
<li>Smash &amp; Grab <a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/mwqqq7">webpage</a>.</li>
<li>Read the <a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/9yk0hn">full </a><a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/9yk0hn">patch notes</a><a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/9yk0hn"> here</a>!</li>
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Smash &amp; Grab is an ongoing part of our commitment to improving onboarding and long-term player retention. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed stepping into PAYDAY 3 — or if someone you know hung up their mask too soon — now’s the perfect time to give it another shot.
Since launch, PAYDAY 3 has grown to include 17 total heists, all set across the gritty landscape of New York City. This includes 8 core heists, 4 side hustles, and 4 heists from The Bad Apple DLC campaign — with Smash &amp; Grab expanding the criminal playground even further.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com
 
NOTES TO EDITORS:
The latest assets <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GXWCX4wDtwAR8fKlNfeo_YhffMDqbHwT">can be found here</a>.
For more information, please contact; André Persson, Chief Marketing Officer, Starbreeze Entertainment Phone: +46(0)8-209 208 E-mail: publishing@starbreeze.com
About PAYDAY™ 3 The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement in PAYDAY 3 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: <a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/nonqd9">https://www.paydaythegame.com</a>
About Starbreeze AB Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">www.starbreeze.com</a>.

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