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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (December 14, 2016) Starbreeze AB, an independent creator publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today announced its collaboration with NBCUniversal Brand Development to bring the cult classic Scarface™ to PAYDAY 2™. The Scarface™ Heist Pack and Scarface™ Character Pack will be released on the digital distribution PC platform Steam on December 15.
The Scarface Heist Pack will be priced at $6.99 and contain the Scarface Mansion Heist with additional content. The Scarface Character Pack will be priced at $4.99 and will let you play as the legendary Tony Montana himself together with appropriate themed weapons and Perk Deck.
The respective packs will contain:
Scarface Character Pack &#8211; $4.99
<ul>
<li>Scarface &#8211; Playable Character</li>
<li>The Little Friend Signature Weapon</li>
<li>Lumber Lite L2 Chainsaw</li>
<li>Two Masks</li>
<li>The Kingpin Perk Deck</li>
</ul>
Scarface Heist Pack &#8211; $6.99
<ul>
<li>The Scarface Mansion Heist</li>
<li>The Commando 101 Rocket Launcher</li>
<li>The Hotline 8000x</li>
<li>Four Masks</li>
<li>Four Materials</li>
<li>Four Patterns</li>
<li>Six Achievements</li>
</ul>
For more information regarding these packs and to view the announcement trailer, please visit:  <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/scarfacepacks/" rel="nofollow">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/scarfacepacks/</a> 
Download the latest press assets here: <a href="https://www.starbreeze.com/presskit" rel="nofollow">https://www.starbreeze.com/presskit</a> 
First launched in 2011, PAYDAY is a hugely successful cooperative first-person shooter computer and video game franchise with more than 14 million players on PC, SteamOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. 
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Say hello to our little friend – PAYDAY 2™ collaboration with NBCUniversal Brand Development for Scarface™ themed Character Pack and Heist

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (December 8, 2016) Starbreeze together with Behaviour Interactive today released the 3rd Chapter for Dead by Daylight, titled “Of Flesh and Mud”, on digital distribution platform Steam. The new killer introduced in the Chapter, The Hag, draws in the soil to set a trap for the survivors. When a survivor find her trap, a lifelike illusion of the killer appears in front of them. Once the trap is triggered, The Hag has a choice. To enter the physical illusion when the survivors are within her reach or use it as a decoy to take down her unsuspecting prey before the phantasm collapses into pieces of dirt and mud.
Priced at $6.99, the Chapter includes:  
<ul>
<li>1 new Killer – The Hag</li>
<li>1 new Survivor – Ace Visconti</li>
<li>1 new Map – Backwater Swamp</li>
</ul>
Visit the website for more on the background story and content: <a href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/chapter-3/" rel="nofollow">http://www.deadbydaylight.com/chapter-3/</a> 
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one crazed killer hunts four friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide &amp; Seek. Dead by Daylight is out now and available on Steam: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/" rel="nofollow">http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/</a> 
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Download the latest press assets for Dead by Daylight here: <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit</a> 
For more information, please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a> 
Maeva Sponbergs, EVP of Communication and Head of Investor Relations, Starbreeze AB
Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a> 
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Dead by Daylight Chapter 3: “Of Flesh and Mud” out now on Steam – introduces new killer, survivor and map

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (November 17, 2016) Starbreeze together with Behaviour Interactive today released the 4th update for Dead by Daylight, titled “The Bloodstained Sack” on digital distribution platform Steam. Your favourite killer will now be able to enjoy a bit of customisation where The Bloodstained Sack and will allow you to pick up your favourite killing outfit before you start your next chase.  
Priced at $2.99, this pack includes 6 new outfits for the killers:  
<ul>
<li>The “Iron Man” mask for the Trapper: Thick iron plating strapped and bolted to form Evan&#8217;s grim self-representation. </li>
<li>The “Rogi” mask for the Trapper: An iron mask masterfully fashioned and painted to resemble a deer. Item created by Dmitry &#8220;DeeDoubleU&#8221; Shpilevoy. </li>
<li>The “Swift Strikes” head paint and cloak for the Wraith: The Kuntin-Wehye symbol, representing rapid and deadly aggressions, is finger-drawn in white paint. </li>
<li>The “Owl” head paint and cloak for the Wraith: The Ug-Wufo symbol, representing a flying hunter of the night, is finger-drawn in white paint. </li>
<li>The “Scarecrow” outfit for the Hillbilly: When you have nothing else but the family&#8217;s scarecrow&#8217;s clothes to put on. </li>
<li>The “Rancher’s” Vest and Hat for the Hillbilly: From the Thompson&#8217;s wardrobe, one of his father&#8217;s preferred look when going out to the city. </li>
</ul>
Visit the website for more on the background story and content: <a href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/bloodstained-sack/" rel="nofollow">http://www.deadbydaylight.com/bloodstained-sack/</a> 
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one crazed killer hunts four friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide &amp; Seek. Dead by Daylight is out now and available on Steam: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/" rel="nofollow">http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/</a> 
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Get your Killer some swag with the 4th update for Dead by Daylight – “The Bloodstained Sack” out now on Steam

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (October, 24 2016) &#8211; Starbreeze together with Behaviour today announced its collaboration with Compass International Pictures to bring the Halloween Chapter and the iconic  horror film classic killer, Michael Myers to life in Dead by Daylight. The Halloween Chapter is set to be released October 25th and will be available to purchase as an update for $6.99 on Steam. Fans of the 1978 horror masterpiece “John Carpenter&#8217;s Halloween” will instantly recognize the new characters and level introduced in the Chapter, with Michael Myers as an added killer, Laurie Strode as an added survivor and a new map titled Haddonfield.
Priced at $6.99, the Halloween Chapter includes:
<ul>
<li>The iconic killer named Michael Myers, modeled after the original character in the movie “John Carpenter&#8217;s Halloween&#8221;</li>
<li>A new survivor named Laurie Strode, aptly named after the famous original protagonist of Myers</li>
<li>A new map titled Haddonfield, a picturesque replica of the fictional town in Illinois, USA.</li>
</ul>
“We’re absolutely psyched to introduce ‘John Carpenter’s Halloween’ characters in Dead by Daylight” said Mikael Nermark, Starbreeze COO and head of the Publishing division. “It’s been a blast seeing the characters come to life with Behaviour’s talented team making the outmost of the rich lore available”
For more information about the Halloween Chapter, please visit: <a href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/halloween" rel="nofollow">http://www.deadbydaylight.com/halloween</a> 
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one crazed killer hunts four friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide &amp; Seek. Dead by Daylight is out now and available on Steam: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/" rel="nofollow">http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/</a> 
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Dead by Daylight and new killer Michael Myers set to spook your socks off with the Halloween Chapter update

Stockholm, Sweden and Santa Monica, Calif., October 6, 2016 – Starbreeze and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) today announced the pre-order availability of the highly anticipated VR first person shooter “John Wick Chronicles” for the HTC Vive VR headset. The game is set to launch in February 2017 on the digital distribution platform Steam. Building on the company’s previous collaborations where John Wick was introduced in the videogame PAYDAY 2, the DLC “John Wick Weapon Pack” was also announced today, to be released on Steam October 20th. Additionally, as one of the first major studios to offer movies on Steam, Lionsgate will offer the feature film John Wick as part of an exclusive US bundle.
For new and returning fans of John Wick and PAYDAY alike, the early offering for John Wick Chronicles offers great bonus content with two pre-order exclusive bundles:
<ul>
<li>Pre-order John Wick Chronicles, PAYDAY 2 and the PAYDAY 2 DLC John Wick Weapon Pack all included for $19.99.</li>
<li>Customers in the US can additionally pre-order John Wick Chronicles, get the original movie John Wick, PAYDAY 2 and the PAYDAY 2 DLC John Wick Weapon Pack all in the bundle for $29.99.</li>
</ul>
The John Wick Weapon Pack will be priced at $4.99, more details will be available closer to the release.
New York Comic Con attendees will be able to demo a 7-minute preview of the first mission of the VR game in HTC Vive, titled John Wick Chronicles: An Eye for an Eye, at the John Wick Chronicles booth at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, hall 1E, booth 1ECC6.
Customers are welcome to pre-order here: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/382360">http://store.steampowered.com/app/382360</a>
Further information about John Wick Chronicles can be found on: <a href="http://www.johnwickvr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.johnwickvr.com</a> 
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Members of the press are welcome to book a slot for the preview at New York Comic Con, please email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>

John Wick Chronicles VR game now available to pre-order, John Wick Weapon Pack to be released for PAYDAY 2

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (September 23, 2016). Starbreeze together Behaviour Interactive today released the 2nd update for Dead by Daylight, titled “The 80’s Pack” on digital distribution platform Steam. Our five dear victi… friends, have decided that if they were to be savagely murdered, they might as well do it with style! Dress your favourite survivor with iconic pieces of fashion from the 80’s in this cosmetic pack.
Priced at $2.99, The 80’s Pack includes:
<ul>
<li>The Tartan Special Top, The Skull Print Top, the Siberian Tiger Legs, the Stripes of Power and the Ripped Leggings, for Nea</li>
<li>The Patches Denim Jacket, the Ripped Jeans and the Leather Pants, for Jake</li>
<li>The College Letterman, the Hooded Training Top, the Sports Leggings and the Mauve Presentation Pants, for Meg</li>
<li>The Two-tone Coat, the Electric Jacket, the Pale Jeans and the Red Flash Boots, for Claudette</li>
<li>The Surf Tones and Dwight Cubed t-shirts, the Brown Slacks and the Watermelon Pants, for Dwight.</li>
</ul>
Visit the website for more on the background story and content: <a href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/80s-suitcase/">http://www.deadbydaylight.com/80s-suitcase/</a>
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one crazed killer hunts four friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide &amp; Seek. Dead by Daylight is out now and available on Steam: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/">http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/</a>
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Download the latest press assets here: <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit">http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit</a>
For more information, please contact: 
Maeva Sponbergs, EVP of Communication and Head of Investor Relations, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
 About Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games and other virtual reality entertainment products, based on proprietary design and licensed content. Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming John Wick VR shooter and survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead.
Starbreeze has set out to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, by integrating software and hardware in its StarVR head mounted display, to be produced together with Acer, displaying a unique field of vision and a mission to bring top-end VR to large audiences. Starbreeze launched StarVR with a VR-experience at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in June 2015, gained by teaming up with French Infinite Eye. In January 2016, Starbreeze unveiled the StarCade initiative; centers that invites people to immerse themselves into premium VR experiences. The first cinematic VR experience “Cockatoo Spritz” directed by Stephane Barbato, premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival 2016.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com</a>, <a href="http://www.starvr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starvr.com</a>, <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.overkillsoftware.com</a>
 
Brief information about Behaviour
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer, employing 325 talented people in Montreal (Quebec) and Santiago (Chile). The studio’s objective is to deliver high-quality and commercially successful games, while staying on the cutting-edge of the industry trends in the digital markets, and exploring fresh ideas and connected experiences to keep players entertained. Our studios work with the industry’s top publishers and licensors, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Cloud Imperium, Disney, Dreamworks, EA, Games Workshop, Majesco, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Pixar, Sony, Bandai Namco, Ubisoft and Warner.  Dead by Daylight is produced by Behaviour Digital Inc.. Behaviour Digital Inc. is a subsidiary of Behaviour Interactive Inc whose mission is to “Create remarkable games we would play, our way.”
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.bhvr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhvr.com</a>.

Dead by Daylight Amps up the Survivors with the 80’s Pack – Out Now

505 Games and Starbreeze Are Blowing the Vault Open with &#8216;The Big Score&#8217; for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition
Expansive DLC for PAYDAY 2 available later today on PS4 in the US. 
Xbox One and Retail Release to Follow.
CALABASAS, Calif. — Sept. 7, 2016 — <a href="http://www.505games.com">505 Games</a> and <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">Starbreeze AB</a>, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment, are opening the vault and offering fans of <a href="http://www.505games.com/games/payday-2-crimewave-edition">PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition</a> a hotly-anticipated content update –&#8217;The Big Score&#8216; bundle available later today on PlayStation 4 in the US (September 9 for the EU) with Xbox One coming in the next few days.  Adding to PAYDAY 2’s thrilling co-op multiplayer shooter experience, The Big Score will provide an impressive payout of 10 premium DLC packs giving fans hours of heinous bank-breaking action.
PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition brings the tense thrill of planning and pulling off heists as up to four players must work together to complete a number of illegal, strategic and action-heavy jobs, including robbing banks, for their big pay day. As missions are completed, players can change up their playstyle with upgrades to their skillset, guns and gear – all in stunning 1080p HD visuals.
Available now, the latest DLC release for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition, The Big Score will offer players a flexible selection of 10 premium DLC packs that can be bought in part for $4.99-$6.99 per pack. Or buy all 10 together in a bundle for $39.99 – a 30% savings. The Big Score packs include:
<ul>
<li>The Pointbreak Heists &#8211; $6.99</li>
<li>The Alesso Heist &#8211; $6.99</li>
<li>The Golden Grin Casino Heist &#8211; $6.99</li>
<li>The Sokol Character Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>The Yakuza Character Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>Butcher’s AK/CAR Mod Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>Butcher’s BBQ Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>Butcher’s Western Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>The Gage Ninja Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
<li>Gage Chivalry Pack &#8211; $4.99</li>
</ul>
For PlayStation 4 players who don’t yet have PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition, they can find it on the <a href="https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/payday-2-crimewave-edition/cid=UP4040-CUSA01770_00-PAYDAY2CRIMEWAVE">PlayStation Network</a> for $29.99. New players can also bundle the game with The Big Score bundle for $49.99. Snagging The Big Score bundle will also give heisters a regal look with the inclusion of The Royalty Collection of masks.
With the Big Score release*, there will also be a free update that will be pushed to all new and existing PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition console users with more than 20 free content updates. This free update will include items like the First World Bank Heist, the Overkill Pack, the Jacket Character Pack, and much more!
&#8220;We are thankful to the passionate PAYDAY 2 community for their patience for this update, and we hope the massive amount of both free and premium content will satiate their nefarious dreams of being the best heisters on PS4 and Xbox One,” said Andreas Häll-Penninger, producer for PAYDAY 2. “With a mix of new tense, action-packed heists, music and mayhem, The Big Score gives players hours of criminal gaming pleasure in a flexible offering that won’t break their personal bank.”
PAYDAY 2: The Big Score is available via digital download now on the PlayStation Store for PS4. For Xbox One users, PAYDAY 2: The Big Score will be available in the coming days.
Also, coming in Fall 2016, the retail version, PAYDAY 2 – The Big Score, packages PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition with The Big Score DLC and will be available in stores for $49.99.
Press assets are available here: <a href="http://www.505games.com/download/payday-2-big-score">http://www.505games.com/download/payday-2-big-score</a>
 
Related Pages
OVERKILL Software Facebook:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OVERKILLSoftware/">https://www.facebook.com/OVERKILLSoftware/</a>
PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PD2Crimewave">https://twitter.com/PD2Crimewave</a>
PAYDAY 2 Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/paydaygame">https://twitter.com/paydaygame</a>
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, ABZU, ADR1FT and Assetto Corsa.
505 Games has offices in Los Angeles, Milton Keynes (UK), Lyon, Munich, Milan, Madrid and Shenzhen (China) 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>.
 
About Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games and other virtual reality entertainment products, based on proprietary design and licensed content. Starbreeze’s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming John Wick VR shooter and survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company’s Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">http://www.starbreeze.com</a>, <a href="http://www.starvr.com/">http://www.starvr.com</a>,
<a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com</a>
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NOTE FOR MEDIA ONLY: Review codes for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition &#8211; The Big Score are available to qualified media upon request via <a href="mailto:505@wonacottpr.com">505@wonacottpr.com</a>.
Press Contacts: 
Sara Zaidi
<a href="mailto:szaidi@505games.com">szaidi@505games.com</a>
818.697.9474
 
Steven Kunz / Johner Riehl
Wonacott Communications for 505 Games
<a href="mailto:505games@wonacottpr.com">505games@wonacottpr.com</a>
310.477.2871
 
[*Edited Sept 8 for clarity]

505 Games and Starbreeze Are Blowing the Vault Open with ‘The Big Score’ for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (18 August, 2016) Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, together with Canadian studio Behaviour Interactive today announced the 1st chapter for Dead by Daylight, titled “The Last Breath”, successfully launched on Steam on August 18th. The chapter is available for free on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
Dead by Daylight is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game in which one crazed killer hunts four friends through a terrifying nightmare. Players take on the role of both killer and survivors in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It’s a Mature Gamer take on the thrills of Hide &amp; Seek. 
Dead by Daylight: The Last Breath includes:
<ul>
<li>A new Killer called the Nurse</li>
<li>A new Survivor called Nea Karlsson</li>
<li>A new map called the Asylum</li>
</ul>
“Dead by Daylight has in a very short time become a fan favorite on Steam” said Mikael Nermark, Starbreeze Studios COO. “Today we at Starbreeze and Behaviour are proud to release our first chapter of Dead by Daylight, called &#8220;The Last Breath&#8221;, free of charge to all our players. The addition of a new killer, a new survivor and a new map will surely excite the fans. Starting today and for the rest of the weekend, players can try the game for free and purchase it at a 15% discount.”
“The success of Dead by Daylight over the past two months has been well beyond our expectations and has proved to be a highly engaging multiplayer experience. Today, we’re very excited to release this new chapter for free as special thanks to our growing community. It&#8217;s the first in a series of major updates that we’ll be offering to our players to keep them entertained for years to come.” Said Rémi Racine, CEO of Behaviour Interactive.
The game is now free to play on Steam over the weekend, get your scare on and download Dead by Daylight here: <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/">http://store.steampowered.com/app/381210/</a>
For more information about the game, please visit: <a href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/thelastbreath/">http://www.deadbydaylight.com/thelastbreath/</a>
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For additional information please contact:
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
Maeva Sponbergs, Investor Relations, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
 
About Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games and other virtual reality entertainment products, based on proprietary design and licensed content. Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming John Wick VR shooter and survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead.
Starbreeze has set out to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, by integrating software and hardware in its StarVR head mounted display, to be produced together with Acer, displaying a unique field of vision and a mission to bring top-end VR to large audiences. Co-operating with IMAX Inc., the companies will take its location based VR initiative to the next level, where the first VR-center will soon open in Los Angeles.
Starbreeze publishing arm has just launched Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight with a tremendous success on the digital distribution platform Steam. In the Publishing pipeline lies Croatian studio Lion Game Lion’s RAID: World War II and FreeFormLab’s VR masterpiece ElemenTerra . 
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com</a>, <a href="http://www.starvr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starvr.com</a>, <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.overkillsoftware.com</a>
 
Brief information about Behaviour
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada’s largest independent game developer, employing 325 talented people in Montreal (Quebec) and Santiago (Chile). The studio’s objective is to deliver high-quality and commercially successful games, while staying on the cutting-edge of the industry trends in the digital markets, and exploring fresh ideas and connected experiences to keep players entertained. Our studios work with the industry’s top publishers and licensors, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Cloud Imperium, Disney, Dreamworks, EA, Games Workshop, Majesco, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Pixar, Sony, Bandai Namco, Ubisoft and Warner.  Dead by Daylight is produced by Behaviour Digital Inc.. Behaviour Digital Inc. is a subsidiary of Behaviour Interactive Inc whose mission is to “Create remarkable games we would play, our way.”
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.bhvr.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhvr.com</a>.

Dead by Daylight chapter “The Last Breath” now available on Steam

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today announced the 34th DLC for PAYDAY 2, titled “Sydney Character Pack”, successfully launched on Steam on May 12th. The DLC is available for purchase at $ 4.99 / € 4.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels.
The Sydney Character Pack includes: 
<ul>
<li>Sydney, a new playable character, portrayed and voiced by actress Georgia Van Cuylenburg</li>
<li>Anarchist, a new perk deck with new abilities</li>
<li>A new weapon, the Bootleg assault rifle along with two unique new weapon modifications</li>
<li>A new melee weapon, the butterfly knife Wing</li>
<li>Sydney’s own mask</li>
</ul>
 “Announced during PAYDAYCON in Seattle during the summer of last year, we’re excited to finally be able to release Sydney, portrayed by the talented Georgia Van Cuylenburg. Sydney is our third female heister and hails from Australia. She comes with her own Anarchist perk deck, Bootleg assault rifle and butterfly knife Wing with its own unique first person animation. We’re confident players are going to enjoy the addition of Sydney to the PAYDAY gang. ” said Almir Listo, Global Brand Director of Starbreeze Studios.
For more information about the new content, please visit: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/sydneypack/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/sydneypack/</a>
For more information please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games by own design and through licensed content, aiming to create franchises that prosper as games and elsewhere. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead based on the hit comic series. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, inviting developers to leverage its self-publishing knowhow on Steam, having one of the largest communities on the digital distribution platform. 
Next, Starbreeze is set to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, integrating software and hardware in the Project StarVR and the StarVR head mounted display.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com</a></a>.

PAYDAY 2 DLC “Sydney Character Pack” now available on Steam

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today announced that the 31st DLC for PAYDAY 2, titled “Wolf Pack”, successfully launched on Steam on February 11th. The DLC is available for purchase at $ 6.99 / € 6.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC is free to owners of the PAYDAY: The Heist Wolf Pack DLC as a nod to veteran players who have been following the franchise since the first game.
The Wolf Pack DLC includes the following: 
<ul>
<li>Two classic heists from PAYDAY: The Heist are now available in PAYDAY 2 &#8211; the Counterfeit and Undercover jobs.</li>
<li>A secondary grenade launcher called the China Puff 40mm Grenade Launcher is added to the game. Bombs away!</li>
<li>The Pounder, Wolf&#8217;s favorite nailgun melee weapon.</li>
<li>4 masks, patterns and materials inspired by Wolf</li>
<li>Two remixes of two classics &#8211; enjoy Simon Viklunds new 2016 renditions of Home Invasion and Three Way deal</li>
<li>10 new achievements have been added with some classic ones from the original heists making a return as well.</li>
</ul>
 “It’s very nostalgic seeing these two heists again that are originally from the first game. We’ve reworked them to fit the PAYDAY 2 style of gameplay and believe the community are going to enjoy playing them. Giving the DLC away for free to our veteran players who purchased the Wolf Pack in the first game felt like the natural thing to do for us. We look forward to seeing how the community react to these heists.” said Almir Listo, Global Brand Director of Starbreeze Studios.
 
For more information about the new content, please visit: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/wolfpack/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/wolfpack/</a>
For more information, please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
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Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games by own design and through licensed content, aiming to create franchises that prosper as games and elsewhere. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead based on the hit comic series. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, inviting developers to leverage its self-publishing knowhow on Steam, having one of the largest communities on the digital distribution platform. 
Next, Starbreeze is set to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, integrating software and hardware in the Project StarVR and the StarVR head mounted display.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com</a></a>.

PAYDAY 2 DLC “Wolf Pack” now available on Steam

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today revealed the website for Behaviour Interactive&#8217;s multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight at <a class="hugin" href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.deadbydaylight.com</a>. Starting today, players interested in feeling the thrill of being hunted (or being the hunter) are invited to learn more about the game, its developers and be part of the community on Steam.
Dead by Daylight is both an action and survival horror multiplayer game in which one crazed, unstoppable killer hunts four survivors through a terrifying nightmarish world in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The price point of the game, pre-order program and release date will be made available in the near future. Dead by Daylight is developed by Canadian based studio Behaviour Interactive and published by Starbreeze Studios.
To celebrate this event, two horror-themed masks are released in PAYDAY 2. Players can join the Dead by Daylight community group on Steam in order to unlock them for free.
For more information about Dead by Daylight, please visit:<a class="hugin" href="http://www.deadbydaylight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.deadbydaylight.com</a>

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More information about Starbreeze and Dead by Daylight can be found at: <a class="hugin" href="http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.starbreeze.com/presskit</a>
Starbreeze Publishing
Starbreeze aims at becoming a catalyst for the developer&#8217;s success. Projects will be selected and managed carefully and game developers will be encouraged to retain part of the game IP. By leveraging its know-how in digital publishing, distribution partnerships and game marketing, Starbreeze will drive game sales and revenue over the games life-span. Read more about Starbreeze publishing business here: <a class="hugin" href="http://www.starbreeze.com/2015/05/starbreeze-launches-publishing-business" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.starbreeze.com/2015/05/starbreeze-launches-publishing-business</a>
Starbreeze looks for the potential best partners and will give you the same. Any aspiring stars should contact Mikael Nermark, Starbreeze COO at <a class="hugin" href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8cadddbc1c6cddbdbe8dbdcc9dacadacdcdd2cd86cbc7c5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">business@starbreeze.com</a>
For more information, please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB  Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a class="hugin" href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88f8faedfbfbc8fbfce9faeafaededf2eda6ebe7e5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press@starbreeze.com</a>
 
Brief information about Behaviour:
Founded in 1992, Behaviour Interactive is Canada&#8217;s largest independent game developer, employing 325 talented people in Montreal (Quebec) and Santiago (Chile). The studio&#8217;s objective is to deliver high-quality and commercially successful games, while staying on the cutting-edge of the industry trends in the digital markets, and exploring fresh ideas and connected experiences to keep players entertained. Our studios work with the industry&#8217;s top publishers and licensors, including Activision Blizzard, Bethesda, Cloud Imperium, Disney, Dreamworks, EA, Games Workshop, Majesco, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Pixar, Sony, Starbreeze, Ubisoft and Warner.  For more information, please visit: bhvr.com. 

Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games by own design and through licensed content, aiming to create franchises that prosper as games and elsewhere. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming survival co-op FPS OVERKILL&#8217;s The Walking Dead based on the hit comic series. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, inviting developers to leverage its self-publishing knowhow on Steam, having one of the largest communities on the digital distribution platform. 
Next, Starbreeze is set to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, integrating software and hardware in the Project StarVR and the StarVR head mounted display.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share).Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. 
For more information, please visit <a class="hugin" href="http://www.starbreeze.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.starbreeze.com</a>.

Multiplayer Horror Game Dead by Daylight, website launched to delight players and antagonists alike

Starbreeze AB, an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products, today announced the 30th DLC for PAYDAY 2, titled “Goat Simulator Heist”, successfully launched on Steam on January 14th. The DLC is available for purchase at $ 6.99 / € 6.99 on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC is a financially beneficial collaboration between independent developers Coffee Stain Studios and Starbreeze Studios.
The Goat Simulator heist DLC in collaboration with Coffee Stain studios includes the following: 
<ul>
<li>An all-new two-day heist called the Goat Simulator heist</li>
<li>A new secondary shotgun called GSPS 12G</li>
<li>4 melee weapons, including the Pitchfork, Shawn&#8217;s Shears, Shepard&#8217;s Cane and Scout Knife</li>
<li>4 masks, patterns and materials inspired by the world of Goat Simulator</li>
<li>2 new songs by PAYDAY 2 composer Simon Viklund</li>
<li>5 achievements to challenge players</li>
</ul>
 In addition to the DLC for PAYDAY 2, Coffee Stain Studios has developed a DLC inspired by PAYDAY 2 for their game Goat Simulator, read more here: <a href="http://goatpayday.com/">http://goatpayday.com/</a>
 Download artwork: <a href="http://media.starbreeze.com/2016/01/goat-topheader.jpg">Goats Heist Hero Image</a>  See the trailer: <a href="https://youtu.be/TaOZTs8QgQE">https://youtu.be/TaOZTs8QgQE</a>
&#8220;If you&#8217;re going to buy the DLC, please do it fast before the liqour stores close in Sweden.&#8221; said Armin Ibrisagic, Game Designer and PR Manager of Coffee Stain Studios.
“This is definitely the funniest collaboration we’ve done. With the Goat Simulator DLC for PAYDAY 2, we’ve managed to find the perfect scenario to combine our world with theirs – a two-day heist where you smuggle cocaine using goats. This is an action-packed heist and a great way to kick-start the new year!” said Almir Listo, Global Brand Director of Starbreeze Studios.
For more information about the new content, please visit: <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/goat/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/goat/</a>
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For more information please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director, Starbreeze AB Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
Brief information about Starbreeze:
Starbreeze is an independent creator, publisher and distributor of high quality entertainment products. With studios in Stockholm, Paris and Los Angeles, the company creates games by own design and through licensed content, aiming to create franchises that prosper as games and elsewhere. We live and die by gameplay. 
Starbreeze&#8217;s most recent games include PAYDAY 2, the adrenaline fueled bank robbing co-op game and the upcoming survival co-op FPS OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead based on the hit comic series. Starbreeze is pioneering digital self-publishing, inviting developers to leverage its self-publishing knowhow on Steam, having one of the largest communities on the digital distribution platform. 
Next, Starbreeze is set to develop truly immersive virtual reality experiences, integrating software and hardware in the Project StarVR and the StarVR head mounted display.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Starbreeze&#8217;s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A-share) and SE0005992831 (B-share). Remium Nordic is the company&#8217;s Certified Adviser. 
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com/"><a href="http://www.www.starbreeze.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.www.starbreeze.com</a></a>.

PAYDAY 2 DLC “Goat Simulator Heist” now available on Steam

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.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-21536 size-full" src="https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3.png" alt="" width="1631" height="1048" srcset="https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3.png 1631w, https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3-250x161.png 250w, https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3-700x450.png 700w, https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3-768x493.png 768w, https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3-1536x987.png 1536w, https://starbreeze.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/spearfish3-120x77.png 120w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1631px) 100vw, 1631px" />
PAYDAY 3 Smash &amp; Grab Update Overview
The latest PAYDAY 3 Update is free for all players:
<ul>
<li>New game mode – Streamlined heists built for speed, training, and intensity.
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
</li>
<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>
</ul>
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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