PAYDAY 2 News

PAYDAY 2: Update 241 Changelog

[p]Hello heisters![/p][p]We've got a much deserved stability update for you right here, but before that a quick introduction from us - the Sidetrack Games team! We are a small team of ex-modders turned developers of RAID: World War II. We're familiar with the engine and the pitfalls that come with it and are doing our best to make PAYDAY 2 on PC a smooth experience.[/p][p]It has to be said, we can't focus on every single aspect of the game at once, and that some fixes will take time to implement and test thoroughly - The last thing anyone wants is to make things worse, so don't fret if something is not immediately fixed![/p][p]~Sidetrack Games :dallas:[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr]

PAYDAY 2: Update 241 Changelog

[h2]Update Size: 33.9 MB[/h2][p][/p][h2]Gameplay[/h2]

[p]Reduced the interaction timers on upgrading drills/saws/thermal lance from 10 seconds to 3 seconds[/p]
[p]Fixed carried lootbags being consumed when the player fails an interaction[/p]
[p]Fixed floating hands being visible while looking through cameras[/p]
[p]Fixed enemy flashbang detonation timers being too long on higher difficulties[/p]
[p]Fixed the Ordnance Bag equipment being refreshable by leaving and rejoining a game [/p]
[p]Fixed Captain Winters staying immortal forever if his squad are killed before he arrives[/p]
[p]Added explosion and graze priority to medics so medics will no longer revive other enemies when dying from an explosion[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Network[/h2]

[p]Fixed a few instances where players were not able to join games[/p]
[p]Fixed clients being able to masquerade as the host, causing them to to become unkickable[/p]
[p]Fixed multiple crashes relating to shotgun push mechanics[/p]
[p]Fixed crash when trying to spawn an invalid projectile[/p]
[p]Fixed a crash with the Creeps mutator set to maximum damage with the nuclear option enabled[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Heists[/h2]

[p]Fixed the Dentist's Loot (Golden Grin Casino) and the BCI Headset (Biker Heist) having incorrect secure values [/p]
[p]Fixed the Blood Sample (No Mercy) and Oil Sample (Crude Awakening) mission equipments using incorrect icons[/p]

[p] [/p][h2]UI[/h2]

[p]Fixed an exploit that allowed for infinitely long usernames to be displayed[/p]
[p]Fixed a crash in the CRIME.NET menu related to invalid difficulty levels[/p]
[p]Fixed CRIME.NET lobby info showing random numbers when the host has no mods[/p]
[p]Adjusted the news feed in the main menu to not overlap with the game version number[/p]
[p]Fixed player hud flashing at random intervals due to health regeneration effects[/p]
[p]Fixed custom Point of No Return timers not using their set icons[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Weapons[/h2]

[p]Fixed freezing when a client is using akimbo weapons[/p]
[p]Fixed bullet decals being created too slowly for high rate of fire weapons, causing them to lag behind[/p]
[p]Fixed missing reticle selection for the Tuunbaq Scope weapon mod[/p]
[p]Fixed an oversight that could prevent shooting right after reloading on slow fire rate weapons (Aran G2 Sniper Rifle fans rejoice!)[/p]
[p]Fixed some common/uncommon weapon skins unequiping applied attachments[/p]
[p]Fixed some common/uncommon skins resetting weapon attachments to default[/p]
[p]Fixed several incorrectly applied default weapon parts on some weapon skins[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Updates may be incompatible with the mods you may have installed. Even seemingly unrelated mods may cause unexpected issues. If you are experiencing any problems with the game; try removing any mods you may have installed and try again.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are having issues with an unmodded game you can try to verify the integrity of the game files. In the Steam library; right-click on PAYDAY 2. Select "Properties" from the menu. Under the tab "LOCAL FILES" select "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES...". The process may take some time to finish.[/p]

PAYDAY 2 is going to live again with a new team and new updates

While PAYDAY 3 continues to do rather poorly, PAYDAY 2 is coming back to life to refresh it with some upgrades.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/10/payday-2-is-going-to-live-again-with-a-new-team-and-new-updates/

Starbreeze passes Payday 2 over to a new developer, but it couldn't be in better hands

I feel my bones creaking as I say this, but Payday 2 is 12 years old. Ugh. Despite its age, it's still going strong - even some of the biggest names on our best co-op games list would kill for the kind of longevity it's enjoyed. It's going so strong, in fact, that it's continually embarrassing its successor, Payday 3, which is still struggling to reach the same heights despite dozens of updates, major reworks, and plenty of new heists. Knowing that something needs to change, Starbreeze has decided to put even more behind Payday 3 in order to turn the ship around, but to do so, it's passing Payday 2 over to a new studio. However, it couldn't be in safer hands.

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PAYDAY 2: The Next Chapter

Hello heisters,

We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with Sidetrack Games to support the PC-versions of PAYDAY 2 with quality-of-life improvements and general game fixes.

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Sidetrack (formerly known as the M.U.G. Team) is a talented team with deep roots in the PAYDAY modding community. Their work on RAID: World War II showed that they have the skill and perseverance to deliver quality updates over a long time. They know the PAYDAY 2 engine inside and out, and they’ve already gotten started.

The first update goes live this Thursday, October 23, and is focused on the stability of the game and improving the overall player experience.

Collaborating with Sidetrack Games allows Starbreeze to maintain full focus on PAYDAY 3, while PAYDAY 2 continues to deliver value for all players with the dedicated, expert support they deserve.

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Join us for a livestream on October 23, where we’ll talk with Sidetrack about the patch in more detail, what comes next, and how you can help shape future improvements.

See you in the safe house. – Starbreeze

PAYDAY 2: Matchmaking Certificate Update

[p]Hello heisters![/p][p]We've updated a security certification that could have caused matchmaking issues for players on older operating systems. The game is now future-proofed![/p]