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In the concluding installment of the Silk Road campaign, the fourth chapter pits the PAYDAY gang against a powerful cartel boss at his well-guarded mansion on the coast. This full featured update includes an all-new Heist, Weapon, Tailor and Color Pack available to purchase today, as well as a free core game update available for all owners of PAYDAY 2 – finally introducing the expanded Infamy system.
Starbreeze Studios and OVERKILL &#8211; a Starbreeze Studio have just released the next update for PAYDAY 2 &#8211; “<a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/silkroad-crimsonshore/?utm_source=starbreeze&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=silkroadp4">Silk Road – Crimson Shore</a>”. The fourth and final chapter within the campaign adds the “Buluc’s Mansion Heist” DLC, “Gunslinger Weapon Pack” DLC, “Weapon Color Pack 3” DLC and “Tailor Pack 3”, available at $6.99 for the heist, and $2.99, for each of the other DLCs. The long-awaited upgrade to the Infamy system – Infamy 3.0 – will additionally be available for all owners of PAYDAY 2. The content will be released on November 11th, 2020 on the digital distribution platform Steam.
The Silk Road: Crimson Shore campaign contains the following updates, out now:
Silk Road – Crimson Shore update (free for all owners of PAYDAY 2):
<ul>
<li>Infamy 3.0 – Several hundred new levels of infamy with additional rewards.</li>
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Four new DLCs (paid):
<ul>
<li>Buluc’s Mansion Heist: A new heist continuing the storyline from the third chapter &#8211; $6.99</li>
<li>Gunslinger Weapon Pack: The Gunslinger Weapon Pack DLC includes a rifle, a shotgun, and a revolver, as well as 9 mods -$2.99</li>
<li>Weapon Color Pack 3: The Weapon Color Pack 3 DLC presents 20 new shiny colors for weapon customization. &#8211; $2.99</li>
<li>Tailor Pack 3: The Tailor Pack 3 DLC presents additional options for character customization, including 2 new outfits with 4 color variations each, as well as 12 new gloves &#8211; $2.99</li>
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All four DLCs available separately, or as part of the <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16929/PAYDAY_2_Bulucs_Mansion_Bundle/">Buluc’s Mansion Bundle</a> at $9.99
Check out the website: <a href="https://sbz.studio/FEXWebsiteSBZ" rel="nofollow">https://sbz.studio/FEXWebsiteSBZ</a>
Watch the trailer: <a href="https://sbz.studio/FEXTrailerSBZ" rel="nofollow">https://sbz.studio/FEXTrailerSBZ</a>
Join the community and continue the conversation through <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620#scrollTop=0">Steam</a> and on the official PAYDAY 2 server on <a href="https://discord.gg/payday2">Discord</a>
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.
With more than 6.9 million community members on the main PC digital distribution platform Steam, PAYDAY 2 have had more than 199 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. PAYDAY 2 in VR is also available for existing owners of PAYDAY 2 on Steam for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift headsets. PAYDAY 2 development was halted in December 2018, but on October 25, 2019, with the introduction of the PAYDAY 2: Legacy collection, <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791433980119/announcements/detail/1665695876816570722">it was announced</a> that development had been resumed. 
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For more information, please contact: 
Almir Listo, Global Brand Director Tel: +46(0)8-209 208, email: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a>
About Starbreeze
Starbreeze is an independent developer and creator of PC and console targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona and Paris. 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 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>, <a href="http://www.overkillsoftware.com/">overkillsoftware.com</a>
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PAYDAY 2™: SILK ROAD – Crimson Shore out NOW

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In the continuation of the PAYDAY 2: Silk Road Campaign, the second chapter in the series once again find the PAYDAY Gang in Mexico, this time to hit a small-town bank to retrieve some very valuable items for Vlad. A new Heist, Outfit Pack and Mod Pack is out today, as well as a free core game update available for all owners of PAYDAY 2, introducing a Weapons Skin Color system
Starbreeze Studios and OVERKILL &#8211; a Starbreeze Studio have just released the next update for PAYDAY 2 &#8211; “<a href="https://ovk.af/bexbundlesbz">Silk Road – Cartel Business</a>”. The second chapter within the campaign adds the “San Martín Bank Heist” DLC, “Tailor Pack 2” DLC, and “Federales Weapon Pack” DLC, available at $6.99, $2.99 and $2.99 respectively. A new Weapons Skins Color System is at the same time introduced as a core game update available for all owners of PAYDAY 2, together with an optional purchase of the “Weapon Color Pack 1”, available at $2,99. The content will be released on February 27 on the digital distribution platform Steam. 
The Silk Road: Carel Business campaign contains the following updates, out now:
Silk Road – Cartel Business update (free for all owners of PAYDAY 2):
<ul>
<li>Weapon Colors system</li>
<li>2 new weapon colors (+2 more that are unlocked by playing the San Martin Bank Heist &#8211; owning the DLC is not required)</li>
<li>1 new outfit</li>
<li>1 new melee weapon</li>
</ul>
Four new DLCs (paid):
<ul>
<li>San Martín Bank Heist: A new heist continuing the storyline from the first chapter  &#8211; $6.99</li>
<li>Tailor Pack 2: four new thematic outfits with five color variations for each one &#8211; for a total of 20 new looks &#8211; $2.99</li>
<li>Federales Weapon Pack: Three new weapons (each with an additional akimbo option) and 10 new weapon mods &#8211; $2.99</li>
<li>Weapon Color Pack 1: 20 new colors for customizing the appearance of your weapons &#8211; $2.99</li>
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All four DLCs available separately or as part of the <a href="https://ovk.af/bexbundlesbz">San Martín Bundle</a> at $9.99
Check out the website: <a href="https://ovk.af/bexscp2sbz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ovk.af/bexscp2sbz</a> Watch the trailer: <a href="https://ovk.af/bextrailersbz" rel="nofollow">https://ovk.af/bextrailersbz</a>
Join the community and continue the conversation through <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620#scrollTop=0">Steam</a> and on the official PAYDAY 2 server on <a href="https://discord.gg/payday2">Discord</a>
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.
With more than 6.4 million community members on the main PC digital distribution platform Steam, PAYDAY 2 have had more than 190 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. PAYDAY 2 in VR is also available for existing owners of PAYDAY 2 on Steam for the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift headsets. PAYDAY 2 development was halted in December 2018, but on October 25, 2019, with the introduction of the PAYDAY 2: Legacy collection, <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791433980119/announcements/detail/1665695876816570722">it was announced</a> that development had been resumed. 
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PAYDAY 2™: SILK ROAD – Cartel Business out NOW

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:
<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>
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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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