Hey Heisters,
We have an update on pricing across PAYDAY The Heist, PAYDAY 2, and PAYDAY 3.

Starting on April 14th on Steam, with other PC and console platforms to follow, we are introducing a new global pricing structure designed to make PAYDAY more accessible, more consistent, and easier to understand for players around the world.

A more accessible and globally fair PAYDAY

As part of this update, we have adjusted regional pricing to better reflect local currencies and how prices differ across regions. This means that many players in regions such as Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, India, South Korea, Latin America, and the CIS will see meaningful price reductions in their local currency.

A simpler and more consistent pricing model

Over time, pricing across PAYDAY content has become overly complex, with different packs priced in different ways depending on when and how they were released. While that made sense at the time, it has made the catalogue harder to navigate than it should be.
With this update, we are introducing clear pricing tiers across content types so you always know what to expect:

• PAYDAY The Heist: $9.99 (previously $14.99)
• PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 3 Heists: $4.99
• PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 3 Tailor Packs: $2.99
• PAYDAY 2 Weapon Packs: $2.99
• PAYDAY 2 Character DLCs: $1.99
• PAYDAY 3 Weapon Packs: $3.99

This creates a more transparent and predictable structure across all PAYDAY content.
As part of this change, several popular PAYDAY 2 heist DLCs, including Crude Awakening, Hostile Takeover, and Buluc’s Mansion, are being reduced from $6.99 to $4.99. A small number of older items, such as Hotline Miami, Scarface Heist, and Armored Transport, are being adjusted slightly upward to align with the same structure.

Looking ahead

PAYDAY continues to grow as one of the most content-rich co-op experiences in gaming. We are focused on improving PAYDAY 3 for current players while making it easier for new players to jump in. At the same time, with Sidetrack Games continuing to support PAYDAY 2, the franchise will keep expanding with new content.

This new pricing structure lays the foundation for what comes next. A more consistent, more transparent, and more accessible PAYDAY.
New heists, new gear, and more reasons to get back in the van are on the way.

Thanks for being part of the crew. We will see you on the job.

With 2025 coming to a close, it’s time to look back at what happened during the year. It’s definitely been busy and often challenging, but also one of the most important years in our studio’s history, as we made the foundational decision to align our focus on PAYDAY.

Below are highlights from the past year, covering the development team’s work on PAYDAY 3, our PAYDAY 2 partnership, and the mini-games and interactive experiences released by our creative team this year.

Kicking off 2025

January was all about the release of the chicken-masked character Jacket, a violent maniac originating from Miami which was first released in PAYDAY 2 and came to PAYDAY 3 this year.

This was teased in the third episode of The Dragan Files, the ARG where we provide sneak peeks into upcoming characters and content in PAYDAY 3.

During our campaign for Jacket, we also released the free Browser Mini-Game Don’t Be A Hero, a 2D homage to Hotline Miami where you play a bank employee, rescue your colleagues and escape during a bank robbery by the PAYDAY gang!

In February, we released the Beginner’s Guide to Crime, a walkthrough designed to help new players in PAYDAY 3 to tackle their first heists. While a few systems have since changed, much of the guide remains relevant.

Another PAYDAY mini-game by our creative team followed in April with our own take on the clicker genre, Drill Simulator!, sponsored by our favorite news anchor, Robert Banks.

Summer 2025

Summer was a busy period packed with PAYDAY 3 additions, including the Party Powder heist, the Justicar secondary weapon, Armor 2.0, and OVERKILL drone deliveries.

In Party Powder, the Gang helps Shayu reclaim Golden Dagger property from an active crime scene crawling with crooked cops on the Palatucci Family’s payroll. The heist leaned heavily into PAYDAY’s sandbox philosophy. While the main objective of stealing drugs stayed the same, players were given multiple ways to approach and complete the job. It was also updated with the gameplay feature OVERKILL drone deliveries.

The Justicar was released as a deadly hybrid between a shotgun and a handgun, and quickly became a favorite among long-time PAYDAY fans. It is a powerful sidearm that performs well in both stealth and loud gameplay.

Armor 2.0 delivered a major overhaul to one of the game’s most requested features. Players can now tailor their defenses to their playstyle by choosing between three armor types and four armor frames.

In June, we also released the free update Smash & Grab aimed at helping new PAYDAY 3 players better understand the core structure of heists: basic infiltration, loot gathering, and escapes. Players can enjoy simpler heists such as Bank Withdrawal and Search and Seizure in this update. It also introduced the Spearfish 1895, a weapon that stands out both visually and in terms of effectiveness.

Autumn / Winter 2025

We kicked off the autumn with the Delivery Charge heist. After the Palatuccis declared a vendetta against the PAYDAY Gang, the clowns struck back by targeting a GenSec transport depot owned by the infamous crime family. Delivery Charge became particularly renowned for its stealth gameplay, with excellent favors that significantly altered the flow and objectives.

October brought a big surprise for our fans: PAYDAY 2 started receiving updates again. While much of our focus this year was on bringing content to PAYDAY 3, we didn’t want to leave our PAYDAY 2 players behind. To make this happen, we partnered with Sidetrack Games, a studio formed by all-stars from the PAYDAY 2 modding community, to deliver much-needed updates and ensure the game remains relevant for years to come.

In December, we launched Skills 2.0 in PAYDAY 3, our biggest update of the year. Many community members had been eagerly awaiting this feature. While there’s still more work to be done, it represents a clear improvement for PAYDAY 3, with even more enhancements already planned for 2026.

As we prepare for a new and even better year for PAYDAY fans, we’re more committed than ever to listening to your insights. That’s why we launched the PAYDAY Insiders program in November, allowing us to work even closer with the community.

This is a fresh chapter. A New Criminal Dawn: Electric Buggaloo, as some might say. We’re determined to bring you more ways to play and have fun in our games, while expanding the PAYDAY universe.

Happy New Year, heisters. We’ll see you in the next one.

The summer is heating up here in Sweden, and the Steam Summer Sale is now kicking off with sizzling discounts on a whole lot of games. PAYDAY: The Heist is of course one of them, with the following discounts:

PAYDAY: The Heist – 90% off

Wolfpack DLC – 33% off

PAYDAY: The Heist Soundtrack – 30% off

And if you want even more PAYDAY, the sale applies to the whole franchise so check out PAYDAY 2 and PAYDAY 3 as well!

Happy heisting

The Steam Autumn sale is here! Sweet baby jesus, I better hide my wallet.

If you or your friends don’t own any or are missing a piece of the PAYDAY franchise – now’s your chance.

Keep those helmets flying!

Almir
OVERKILL – a Starbreeze Studio.

As a part of celebrating the PAYDAY franchise, I’m going to participate in a Q&A hosted by T$E.

Update: Q&A is now over, thanks for all the questions!

Almir
OVERKILL – a Starbreeze Studio.