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The below is an announcement posted to the PAYDAY 2 community on the <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.overkillsoftware.com</a> website:
Hey Heisters,
I’m back for another update, but first of all I’d like to kick off by saying a big and heartfelt&nbsp;thank you&nbsp;on behalf of the crew and myself. Since we posted the first “<a href="https://www.starbreeze.com/2019/10/payday-2-community-update-the-winds-of-change/">Winds of Change</a>” update we’ve been closely monitoring, listening to and discussing your feedback. We feel overwhelmed by your understanding, and at the same time accept and acknowledge some of the hesitation you’ve expressed. We’d like to reiterate that the changes we’ve made were not an easy decision, but we hope that we can continue delivering exciting and fun experiences for you, that feels like time well spent in PAYDAY 2.&nbsp;
Many of our console players have been asking for updates, we’ve asked you to have patience with us and here’s finally an update for you:
<h3>TL;DR</h3>
<ul>
<li>Update 1.5 for XboxOne and PlayStation 4 is live NOW-ish (we’re waiting for the update to appear across both platforms) and is available as a free update</li>
<li>PC and consoles will unfortunately have disparity going forward</li>
<li>We would like to set the proper expectations at this time. Should we find the opportunity to revisit and solve the disparity in the future, we will do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Preface</h3>
I know that we have not delivered on the Consoles as we should have, or even promised at one point. Where we are right now, I know that we still can’t. I want to change that for the future, but in all honesty, we won’t be able to do that for PAYDAY 2. We are however making the changes needed, so we can do it right for the next one from the get go.&nbsp;
Consoles has always been something of an Achilles heel in our production pipeline and while we’ve made several efforts through the years to strengthen the team and effectivising the PC production to better align to consoles, it hasn&#8217;t been enough. As of April 2019, the PAYDAY 2: Crime Wave Edition with its DLC’s is almost caught up to PC, but not quite.&nbsp;
We’ve had to look at the future console updates from our situation as it looks today, with the limitations that we have, rather than looking back at what has been said and done before and make choices accordingly, even though they might not be what we wish them to. We simply have too many constraints in available manpower to be able to fix the situation in the short term. We see this as an opportunity to, at least, be as forthcoming as we can be regarding the road map ahead.
To be clear as can be, we will out of necessity, at this time, have to accept disparity between the PC and Consoles versions for PAYDAY 2 going forward.&nbsp;
<h3>Updates for Playstation 4 and Xbox One</h3>
We’ve previously mentioned that we would like to attempt to achieve parity for PC and Consoles, at this time however, it will not be possible. We will release Console update 1.5 &#8211; for free &#8211; which will soon be hitting a console near you and will bring the console version of the game slightly closer to the current Legacy collection on PC.&nbsp;
Some of the remaining heists, together with the Safe House-feature, unfortunately have too high requirements in terms of optimization to be viable to port at this time. The primary heists and features most likely to be excluded from consoles are:
<ul>
<li>Shacklethorne Auction Heist (part of Icebreaker Campaign)</li>
<li>Reservoir Dogs Heist</li>
<li>Hells Island Heist (part of Breaking News Campaign)</li>
<li>No Mercy Heist (part of Breaking News Campaign)</li>
<li>The White House Heist (part of Breaking News Campaign)</li>
<li>The Safe House feature</li>
</ul>
The above mentioned campaigns all had masks, weapons or mods attached to them, we are currently still investigating if we can release those separately. Some additional content has licensing and collaboration restrictions attached to them, which unfortunately will make them challenging to release.
For you story buffs out there, we are aware that this will make the final “The Secret”- storyline unavailable to you at this time, which is highly unfortunate. Without making any promises, we will keep this in mind for the future, should we have the opportunity to revisit this content.&nbsp;
<h3>New Content anno 2019 and forward</h3>
So will the Silk Road Campaign see the light of day on consoles? The most straight up response we can give is: “we’re looking into it” and can not at this time provide a solid answer nor a timeline. When we know more, we will communicate accordingly.&nbsp;
<h3>PAYDAY 2 for Nintendo Switch</h3>
We’re very sad to announce that PAYDAY 2 for Nintendo Switch will be very unlikely to see further updates, despite what our initial ambitions were on the contrary. As per above, we’ve been forced to make many hard decisions along the road, and this is yet another. To put the Switch version separately into context, the transfer of the game over to the Switch-platform was not made in-house and would require significant further investments to happen.
We are very aware that this was undesired news, but we’d rather be clear to set the expectations now.&nbsp;
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
If you’ve made it this far, you might be present to the fact that we have chosen to word several things above as “highly unlikely”, “very challenging” or similar. To reiterate: This is by design to give everyone the proper set of expectations, to be as clear as we can be in our communication going forward, without future promises or timelines. We are, however, very unwilling to close the door completely on some of these issues, and will keep our previous promises in mind as we continue working to secure our business. Should we find the opportunity to revisit these challenges, we will do so.
Mikael Nermark 
CEO Starbreeze / OVERKILL

Winds of Change – Consoles Edition

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With the first release since late 2018, the all new SILK ROAD update features a free core game update available for all owners of PAYDAY 2 introducing the suit customization system, as well as a new heist, outfit and mod pack available for purchase
Starbreeze Studios and OVERKILL &#8211; a Starbreeze Studio have announced the release of the latest content for PAYDAY 2: the “Silk Road” campaign, featuring a suit customization system and six outfits added for free, as well as “Border Crossing Heist” DLC, “Tailor Pack 1” DLC, and “Cartel Optics Mod Pack” DLC, available at $6.99, $2.99 and $2.99 respectively. The content will be released on November 7 on the digital distribution platform Steam.
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew &#8211; Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains &#8211; as they descend on an epic crime spree. PAYDAY 2 development was halted in December 2018, but on October 25, 2019, with the introduction of the PAYDAY 2: Legacy collection,&nbsp;<a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791433980119/announcements/detail/1665695876816570722">it was announced</a>&nbsp;that development had been resumed.&nbsp;
This is the first content to be released since production resumed. The Silk Road campaign contains the following updates to be released November 7, 2019:
Silk Road update (free for all owners of PAYDAY 2):
<ul>
<li>Outfits system</li>
<li>6 new outfits (suits)</li>
<li>Improved UI</li>
</ul>
Three new DLCs (paid):
<ul>
<li>Border Crossing Heist: A new heist, including an additional Cook Off inspired variant.&nbsp;$6.99</li>
<li>Tailor Pack 1: 20 additional outfits (4 types with 5 color variations for each) $2.99</li>
<li>Cartel Optics Mod Pack: 10 new weapon mods.&nbsp;$2.99</li>
</ul>
All three DLC available separately or as part of the&nbsp;Border Crossing bundle&nbsp;at&nbsp;$9.99
Check out the website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/silkroad/">http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/silkroad/</a>
Watch the trailer:&nbsp;<a href="https://sbz.link/BorderCrossingHeistTrailer">https://sbz.link/bordercrossingheisttrailer</a>
Join the community and continue the conversation through&nbsp;<a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620#scrollTop=0">Steam</a>&nbsp;and on the official PAYDAY 2 server on&nbsp;<a href="https://discord.gg/payday2">Discord</a>
With more than 6.2 million community members on the main PC digital distribution platform Steam, PAYDAY 2 have had more than 170 paid and free updates since its release in 2013. First launched in 2011, PAYDAY is a cooperative first-person shooter computer and video game franchise with more than 18 million units sold on PC, SteamOS, PlayStation™ 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation™ 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo™ Switch system.&nbsp;PAYDAY 2 in VR is also available for existing owners of PAYDAY 2 on Steam for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift headsets.&nbsp;
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PAYDAY 2™: SILK ROAD out November 7

Popular Adrenaline-Fueled Heist Franchise Expected to Debut on Mobile Devices in 2019
Universal City, Calif., Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. 5, 2019 – Universal Games and Digital Platforms today announced that it will collaborate with independent creator, publisher and distributor of games, Starbreeze, to publish the upcoming mobile game, PAYDAY: Crime War. Universal will handle all publishing and marketing of the game, as well as contribute its expertise around mobile free-to-play and games-as-a-service best practices, while Starbreeze will develop the game and provide oversight to ensure authenticity with the PAYDAY franchise.
Universal and Starbreeze have a 15-year relationship going back to the critically acclaimed The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bayin 2004, and most recently partnered onThe Mummy Prodigium Strike VR location-based game in 2017. Starbreeze is part of a growing list of talented development and publishing partners that Universal Games and Digital Platforms is working with since announcing in 2017 that it would take a more active role in the development, marketing and distribution of games based on NBCUniversal properties and select, original game properties. PAYDAY: Crime War will be one of the organization’s first published mobile games to be released this year, with more to come throughout the year.
“We’ve spent nearly two years building a trusted games team with proven expertise in all aspects of mobile game publishing,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “With the addition of PAYDAY to our game slate, we can help Starbreeze bring a fresh, new experience to PAYDAY fans on mobile, the largest gaming platform in the world.”
“Universal has a clear and high-quality vision for PAYDAY: Crime War, which stays true to what fans have come to expect from the intense, ground-breaking franchise,” said Mikael Nermark, Acting CEO, Starbreeze. “We are confident that they will be instrumental in guiding us to a successful global launch of the next chapter in the PAYDAY universe.”
More details about the game will be announced in the coming months. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.paydaycrimewar.com/">https://www.paydaycrimewar.com</a>.
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Universal Games and Digital Platforms Collaborates with Starbreeze on New PAYDAY Mobile Game

Starbreeze has decided to postpone the release date from its original February 2019 date, further information regarding the future release will be announced at a later date.
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For more information, please contact: Pia Rosin, Interim Head of 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 a global game company whose vision is to be a leading provider in the entertainment industry by creating world-class experiences. Starbreeze was founded in 1998 and has since evolved into a well-established developer and publisher of PC and console games and VR products aimed at the global market. With studios in Stockholm, Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Barcelona, Brussels, Bangalore and Dehradun. Starbreeze develops high-quality entertainment products based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Operations are organized in three business areas: Starbreeze Games for own game development, Publishing, and VR Tech for technology development including the StarVR venture. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B with the ISIN-codes SE0007158928 (A share) and SE0005992831 (B share). For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">starbreeze.com</a>
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OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead Console release postponed

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The PAYDAY gang is back in action with Delivery Charge, a brand-new DLC heist coming to PAYDAY 3 today. Set in a dockside armored transport depot operated by GenSec – and recently “upgraded” thanks to a mob investment – this job offers a fresh twist on how players plan, execute, and replay their heists. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.paydaythegame.com/payday3/updates/deliverycharge/?utm_source%3Dstarbreeze%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_campaign%3Ddeliverycharge&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1757499445586998&amp;usg=AOvVaw3wZ7GsXa8GMUoQKyYvxBq-" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get your copy here</a>!
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The gang’s plan to shake off the mob may have… backfired. After the Payday Gang embarrassed the Palatucci crime family in Shayu’s warehouse, retaliation came fast. The Palatuccis have put out a hit on the entire gang, forcing the crew to fight fire with fire.
According to Shade’s intel, the family owns a majority stake in an armored transport service – the perfect front to launder and move their cash. Their vehicles, rare paintings, and stolen Wixia processors all pass through one place: an old GenSec depot on the waterfront.
The mission is simple: hit the depot, bleed the Palatuccis dry in a single night, and send a message the mob can’t afford to ignore.
Plan, Adapt, Replay Delivery Charge is built around replayability and player choice. With multiple entry points, shifting conditions, and a brand-new favor system, no two heists will feel the same.
Slip in under the cover of stealth, storm the depot head-on, or arrive by boat with the Boat Arrival favor. Random events, like a surprise late-night delivery, keep things unpredictable – while new favor objectives add high-stakes variety:
<ul>
<li>Max Capacity – Extra loot, heightened security, and security drones.</li>
<li>Refrigerated Tech – Stolen Wixia processors that must be kept cool.</li>
<li>Boat Arrival – Infiltrate by sea, escape via dinghy.</li>
<li>Road Rage Redux – Hijack an armored transport using a remote steering unit.</li>
</ul>
Whether you prefer stealth precision or chaotic loud play, Delivery Charge is designed to let you take the driver’s seat.
PAYDAY 3 Delivery Charge Heist Overview
<ul>
<li>Paid DLC – Delivery Charge</li>
<li>New gameplay features –
<ul>
<li>Favor System Expansion – New favors available at the weapons vendor, offering alternate objectives and loot.</li>
<li>Loot Feedback Enhancements – New pop-up and audio cues when securing loot.</li>
<li>Push-to-Talk Option – A long-requested keybind added to the settings.</li>
</ul>
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<li>New free mask – Inspired by the acclaimed roguelike Roboquest, this stylish mask is now available to all players for a modest C-Stack cost.</li>
</ul>
Read the full patch notes <a href="https://www.paydaythegame.com/news/payday3/2025/09/update-2-2-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
Since launch, PAYDAY 3 has grown to include 18 total heists, all set across the gritty landscape of New York City. This includes 9 core heists, 4 side hustles, and 4 heists from The Bad Apple DLC campaign — with Delivery Charge further expanding the criminal playground.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com
NOTES TO EDITORS: Latest assets can <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1GXWCX4wDtwAR8fKlNfeo_YhffMDqbHwT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">be found here</a>! Title: PAYDAY 3 Platform: PC, Xbox, PlayStation Genre: Fantasy, co-op shooter, live ops Developer: Starbreeze Entertainment Release Date: Out now
For more information, please contact; Jonas Skantz, General Manager of PAYDAY, 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" target="_blank" rel="noopener">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 under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit<a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> www.starbreeze.com</a>.
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