Starbreeze Entertainment’s award-winning heisting game PAYDAY 2 is today available on Epic Games  Store. The base game of PAYDAY 2 will be free to claim during the period of June 8th-15th and available for purchase after. “Joining up with Epic Games, we’re celebrating the ‘Year of PAYDAY’ by offering the world’s premier heisting experience for free on the Epic Games Store ahead of the simultaneous release of PAYDAY 3 on major platforms, later this year. We are excited to be able to award more players the opportunity to enjoy the PAYDAY-experience and welcome even more players to join our great community.”, says Staffan Nyström, VP Publishing, Starbreeze. PAYDAY 2 on Epic Games Store supports full cross-play functionality between existing PC-platforms. All existing DLC-content that has been published for PAYDAY 2 since its launch in 2013 will be available for purchase on Epic Games Store. For more information, please contact; Staffan Nyström, VP Publishing Phone: 46(0)8-209 208 E-mail: <a href="mailto:press@starbreeze.com">press@starbreeze.com</a> About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher, and distributor of PC and consoles 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" rel="nofollow">http://www.starbreeze.com</a>. <a href="https://mb.cision.com/Main/14632/3783419/2116030.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download as PDF</a>

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Starbreeze Entertainment and The Gang are proud to announce that Out of Sight, a unique and spine-chilling narrative adventure, is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and will be coming to Nintendo Switch this June. Guide Sophie and her teddy bear through a haunted mansion where sight is lost but hope is not. Get for your <a href="https://playoutofsight.com/">platform of choice here</a>!
For the bravehearted in virtual reality, Out of Sight VR developed by Flat2VR is also launching today on Steam VR, with Meta Quest and PlayStation VR2 versions coming soon.
In Out of Sight, players take on the role of Sophie, a young girl with blindness navigating a haunted mansion with the help of her beloved teddy bear. Having regained sight through Teddy, Sophie’s survival means relying on instinct, sound, and Teddy’s guidance to uncover the secrets lurking in the dark. 
Presented in a unique second-person perspective, players will guide both Sophie and Teddy through an unsettling world full of mystery, illusion, and danger. Do you have what it takes to help Sophie escape?
“What started as a student project has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined,” offers Anna Erlandsson, Media and Community Lead at The Gang. “We’re incredibly proud to share Out of Sight with the world &#8211; a deeply personal, eerie, and emotionally resonant game that invites players to see things differently. Watching Sophie and Teddy’s story come to life has been a joy, and we can’t wait for players to experience it for themselves.”
Indeed, the origins of Out of Sight trace back to a final exam project, developed by a small team of students at Sweden’s Futuregames academy. What began as a short prototype &#8211; born out of a desire to explore bold, unconventional storytelling &#8211; lingered in the minds of those who played it. Over time, the idea grew into a full-fledged game, driven by a deep belief in the power of perspective and innovation in game design.
“I still remember the first time I saw the prototype &#8211; it was short, raw, and absolutely unforgettable,” adds André Persson, CMO at Starbreeze. “We fell in love with the team’s creative vision and the emotional impact of their second-person concept. Out of Sight is the kind of project that reminds us why we love games: it’s inventive, personal, and made with heart. We knew we had to help bring it to life.”
In Out of Sight you’ll encounter: 
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<li style="font-weight: 400">A Unique Perspective: Experience horror from a second-person point of view as you see through Teddy’s eyes and guide Sophie through the unknown.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Without Sight, but Not Without Hope: Solve puzzles and overcome terrifying obstacles using only sound, feel, and instinct.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">A Mansion of Secrets: Piece together the chilling story buried within the mansion’s walls. Unravel its tragic past and uncover the events that turned it into a place of nightmares.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Psychological Discomfort: Not all is as it seems. The line between reality and illusion is razor-thin, and your senses may betray you.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400">Survival Above All: Avoid your relentless captors and uncover the secrets of your capture. Will you discover the truth and break free, or become a lost soul trapped forever?</li>
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Out of Sight is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, as well as Steam VR, for $24.99/€24.99/£20.99.
For more information, please contact;
Press Europe (Excuding Nordic): Stefano Petrullo – Renaissance PR stefano@renaissancepr.biz +44 (0) 7828 692 315
Keith Andrew &#8211; Renaissance PR keith@renaissancepr.biz +44 (0) 7834 237 322
Press North America: Zac Gunnell zac.gunnell@gmail.com +1 510-590-8821
Content Creators Europe: Candice Shane &#8211; Renaissance PR candice@renaissancepr.biz
Press Nordic: Anna Erlandsson &#8211; The Gang anna.erlandsson@thegang.io
About The Gang The Gang is a leading developer known for creating immersive digital experiences for brands like Amazon, Warner Brothers, and Spotify. Creators of the hit Strongman Simulator on Roblox, The Gang is now expanding into original IP across major gaming platforms.
About Flat2VR Flat2VR Studios is dedicated to adapting celebrated flat screen games into immersive virtual reality experiences. Founded by industry veterans and born out of the passionate Flat2VR community, the studio is transforming how gamers engage with their favorite titles through VR. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and immersion, Flat2VR Studios is leading the charge in letting players experience their favorite titles in entirely new and immersive ways.
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, creator, publisher and distributor of PC and console 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 www.starbreeze.com.

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Starbreeze AB (“Starbreeze” or the “Company”) has entered into an agreement with PLAION GmbH (“PLAION”), which will enable Starbreeze to fully acquire the publishing rights for PAYDAY 3 from PLAION. In connection therewith and within the authorization granted by the annual general meeting on 15 May 2024, the Board of Directors of Starbreeze has resolved to carry out a directed share issue of 147,676,204 class B shares, corresponding to approximately SEK 33 million (the ”Directed Share Issue”). The subscription price in the Directed Share Issue has been set at SEK 0.2235 per share. The Directed Share Issue has been subscribed for by PLAIONs parent company Embracer Group AB (publ) (“Embracer”).
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“This agreement enables Starbreeze to fully acquire the publishing rights to PAYDAY 3 from Plaion, significantly accelerate our content development roadmap, and pursue broader strategic opportunities for the PAYDAY franchise as a whole. We appreciate PLAION’s support, which underscores their confidence in Starbreeze’ future and strengthens our strategic alignment with major global industry players.” says Thomas Lindgren, Board Member of Starbreeze.
Background and rationale
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<li>Starbreeze has reached a mutual agreement with PLAION regarding the publishing rights for PAYDAY 3. With the game now on the market for over 18 months, the timing is opportune for Starbreeze to assume full publishing responsibility.</li>
<li>This will enable Starbreeze to accelerate content development and pursue broader business opportunities for the PAYDAY franchise as a whole.</li>
<li>While this agreement marks the conclusion of the current publishing arrangement, it also lays the groundwork for a long-term partnership between Starbreeze and PLAION on future PAYDAY franchise projects.</li>
<li>To finance the transaction, Starbreeze will issue new shares representing 10 percent of its outstanding share capital.</li>
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The Directed Share Issue Based on the outcome of the negotiations and as part of the negotiations with PLAION, the Board of Directors of Starbreeze has resolved on a directed share issue of a total of 147,676,204 class B shares at a subscription price of 0.2235 SEK per share. The Directed Share Issue amounts to a total of approximately SEK 33 million before transaction costs, which are estimated to approximately SEK 250,000. SEK 29 million of the proceeds will be used to repay PLAION under the previous agreement relating to PAYDAY 3, settling certain outstanding claims. The Board of Directors resolution to issue new shares is made based on the authorization granted by the annual general meeting on 15 May 2024.
The subscription price represents a premium of approximately 15 percent compared to the closing price on Nasdaq Stockholm on 5 May 2025 and a premium of approximately 18 percent compared to the volume weighted average price over the last ten days of trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. The Directed Share Issue has been subscribed for by PLAION’s parent company Embracer, which prior to the completion of the Directed Share Issue was not a shareholder in the Company.
The Directed Share Issue will result in a dilution of approximately 9.1 percent of the number of shares and approximately 5.4 percent of the votes in the Company (calculated as the number of newly issued shares divided by the total number of shares in the Company after the Directed Share Issue). The number of outstanding class B shares and votes will increase by 147,676,204, from 1,476,762,040 to 1,624,438,244. The share capital will increase by 2,953,524.090280 SEK, from 29,535,240.902796 SEK to 32,488,764.993076 SEK.
Deviation from the shareholders’ pre-emptive rights The Board of Directors of the Company has made an overall assessment and carefully considered the possibility of raising capital through a share issue with preferential rights for the Company’s shareholders. The Board of Directors considers that the reasons for deviating from the shareholders’ preferential rights are (i) that a rights issue would take significantly longer to implement and entail a higher risk of a negative effect on the share price, especially in light of the current volatile and challenging market conditions; (ii) that the implementation of a directed share issue can be done at a lower cost and with less complexity than a rights issue; and (iii) to diversify and strengthen the Company’s shareholder base with a qualified strategic investor. Considering the above, the Board of Directors has made the assessment that a directed new issue of class B shares with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights is the most favourable alternative for the Company to carry out the capital raising.
Advisers Setterwalls Advokatbyrå AB is legal adviser to the Company connection with the Directed Share Issue.
For more information, please contact:
Thomas Lindgren, Board Member, Starbreeze AB Christin Rankin, Board Member, Starbreeze AB Telephone: +46(0)8-209 229 E-mail: <a href="mailto:ir@starbreeze.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ir@starbreeze.com</a>
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console 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 www.starbreeze.com and corporate.starbreeze.com.
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This information is information that Starbreeze is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 2025-05-06 08:50 CEST.
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Starbreeze enters into agreement regarding the publishing rights for PAYDAY™ 3 and carries out a directed share issue of class B shares amounting to SEK 33 million

The board of directors of Starbreeze AB has appointed Adolf Kristjansson as new CEO. Adolf will assume his position on April 1st, 2025. He replaces the current interim CEO, Mats Juhl, who will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Starbreeze.
Adolf Kristjansson has spent over two decades in the gaming industry, and has held roles working with some of the world’s most renowned gaming IPs, including FIFA, Battlefield, Apex, and Star Wars. During his tenure at Electronic Arts, he served as International Commercial Senior Director, Global Head of Digital, and Global Strategic Franchise Director. Adolf holds a degree of Master of Business Administration Finance.
“I join Starbreeze with great enthusiasm for the company’s current and future projects, not the least the upcoming Dungeons &amp; Dragons title. I look forward to continuing the work of expanding the PAYDAY franchise further and building Starbreeze into a true multi-title studio. Most of all, I look forward to working closely with our talented teams and engaging with our passionate player community as we build the next chapter of Starbreeze together”, says Adolf Kristjansson, incoming CEO of Starbreeze.
“On behalf of the board I want to welcome Adolf to Starbreeze and I look forward to a long and fruitful cooperation. I also want to take the opportunity to thank Mats Juhl for his great contribution during his period as interim CEO.”, says Jürgen Goeldner, Chairman of the Board, Starbreeze AB.
For more information, please contact; Jürgen Goeldner, Chairman of the Board, Starbreeze AB Telephone: +46(0)8-209 229 E-mail: <a href="mailto:jurgen.goeldner@starbreeze.com">jurgen.goeldner@starbreeze.com</a> 
This information is information that Starbreeze AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, via the contact persons set out above, at 16:15 pm CEST on March 31, 2025.
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console 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/">www.starbreeze.co</a>m and corporate.starbreeze.com

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