2026-08-27 12:30 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
We are now rolling out a new Hotfix to address some of the issues that came up with the 3.8 Update.The update is now live on Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5. XBOX and Microsoft Store players will receive the hotfix later today.ChangelogFixed AI targeting through smoke not being applied correctly, resulting in the smoke not protecting the player as intended.Fixed the vision code of AI in stealth; their vision would detect players at a higher elevation than before the update.Prevented audio from muting randomly during heists.Fixed audio issues in the Tutorial, Penthouse, and the main m
2026-08-25 14:05 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Today's update brings the long awaited Unreal Engine 5 upgrade to PAYDAY 3, which allows us to begin paving the road to improving the game in new ways, as well as a significant reduction in storage space needed for the game (from 65GB to ~45GB).We're also introducing a Cook Off Rework, featuring new lighting, removal of Bag Limits (cook to your heart's content) and more!Today is also the day where, as we mentioned in The Future of PAYDAY with Paul, all paid Heist DLCs were delisted from all storefronts. In the upcoming September Update, all heists, past and future, will be included as part of
2026-08-22 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
It’s August!After a relaxing vacation, the team is back and ready to dive into everything coming up for PAYDAY 3!
2026-08-20 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Paul is back to tell you about what’s coming to PAYDAY 3 in August and September!This month, we’ll be releasing our Engine Upgrade, moving the game to Unreal Engine 5 which will allow us to begin paving the road to improving the game in new ways, as well as a rework of Cook Off!September will be the 3rd Anniversary of PAYDAY 3’s release, and to celebrate, we’ll be releasing a jam-packed update including a Campaign Mode featuring a completely rewritten storyline, Weapon Perks, a Shooting Range, Enemy Improvements, a new Paid Crimebond Collection with an old fan favorite weapon to unlock, and mo
2026-08-07 08:01 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Hello there, Heisters!Starting now and running over the weekend, we're hosting an Open Beta on Steam focused on performance and stability for Unreal Engine 5 in PAYDAY 3.To participate, simply select the Open Beta branch in Steam and opt in.The beta will end on Monday, August 10, at 10am CEST.What we're looking forWe're looking for feedback on performance and stability as this is a way for us to assess performance and stability across a wider array of hardware configurations.Any crashes should be submitted using the Crash Reporter that appears after the game crashes. Simply click Send, and we'
2026-07-07 09:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Happy Summer Heisters! As we talked about in our recent Future of PAYDAY with Paul Video, July's update is a smaller one as most of the PAYDAY 3 team is out on vacation.That said, the team has been hard at work at revamping 99 Boxes! Much like the recent Turbid Station and Touch the Sky reworks, the 99 Boxes rework includes changes to objectives, item placement, lighting and more. Take a look at the recent Behind the Scenes Video where some of the devs go through many of these changes. Give it a try, let us know what you think, and happy heisting!And if you haven't already, there's still a few
2026-07-06 13:30 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
It's summertime!While much of the team is away on vacation, Mattias is here to give you an exclusive first look at the reworked 99 Boxes heist, arriving in PAYDAY 3 with the next update.
2026-06-25 17:01 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
The sun is baking, the birds are singing, and Wolf is taking a well-deserved avkoppling in the garden. That can only mean one thing: It's time for the PAYDAY Steam Summer Sale!ːpd3ː Get the PAYDAY 3 Base Game and PAYDAY 3 DLCs for a steal!ːdallaspd3ː Other PAYDAY Games and DLCs are also discounted; this is your chance to score potentially hundreds of hours of criminal chaos across the franchise!Haven’t yet walked the mean streets of PAYDAY? Now’s your chance to suit up, break in, and get away clean… for a killer price.View the PAYDAY Summer Sale Page
2026-06-24 13:45 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Hello heisters!We are now rolling out a new Hotfix to address some of the issues that came up with the 3.6 Update.As the hotfix is deployed, it may take longer for some platforms to receive the update, but all platforms will be updated today.ChangelogFixed the issue preventing certain weapons from being used.Prevented the issue causing the c-stack vendor to freeze.Prevented a crash that would happen when using another players Overkill Weapon.
2026-06-23 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Update 3.6 is here! Featuring Crimebonds, a brand-new tutorial mission, the new Heat meter, new contracts, new armor frames, and a complete rework of Touch the Sky.CrimebondsStealth or Loud, shotgun or assault rifle, silencer or loudener(?). PAYDAY is full of choices, and we want those choices to feel informed and meaningful. Crimebonds is one step towards that goal, introducing a way to unlock the items you want anchored in heisting fantasies. We’ve repackaged existing base-game content into two introductory Crimebonds. These themed bundles give us a new avenue to bring free and paid content
2026-06-20 13:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
June is here! The sun is out, and so is Andrej, ready to show you what’s coming to PAYDAY in the months ahead.Get a first look at Crimebonds, check out some UI updates, revisit Touch the Sky, and learn more about the Heat system, electricity, salted licorice, and much more!
2026-05-22 13:30 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Hello heisters!We are now rolling out a new Hotfix to address some of the issues that came up with the 3.5 Update, including the contracts for the collaboration items.As the hotfix is deployed, it may take longer for some platforms to receive the update, but all platforms will be updated today.ChangelogChanged the fouth challenge in the PUBG collaboration contract from Boys in Blue (Hard+) to 99 Boxes (Hard+) Fixed the Devastator Overkill Weapon perk not triggering correctly.Adjusted the assault wave length on Turbid Station to prevent them ending too quickly.Fixed the Berserker perk for The S
2026-05-19 12:04 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Four Swedish forces of destruction are at your fingertips.Equip yourself with some of the finest hardware Sweden has to offer. These classics are as powerful as they are reliable, trusted by gangsters and military alike. Now, they’ve found their way into your hands.Russell JB-9A high-capacity, high-fire-rate automatic secondary that shines with unmistakable 80s charm.Skogskrigare AG-9A dependable mid-range rifle, striking a balance between power and control in any firefight.Studsgranat S18A grenade that hits the ground, then springs upward to detonate at face level.Karl Alfred M606A heavy-duty
2026-05-19 12:04 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
New ContentAdded PUBG Collab items! Completely free and unlockable via Contracts.Added the Swedish Weapon Pack DLC.Russell JB-9A high-capacity, high-fire-rate automatic secondary SMG that shines with unmistakable 80s charm.Skogskrigare AG-9A dependable mid-range rifle, striking a balance between power and control in any firefight.Studsgranat S18A grenade that hits the ground, then springs upward to detonate at face level.Karl Alfred M606A heavy-duty bazooka capable of firing explosive, HEAT, or smoke rounds to suit your needs.Turbid Station reworked.Now playable in loud!The environment's reada
2026-05-16 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · OVERKILL_Adam
Andrej is back roaming the halls of the studio once again to share what’s coming next to PAYDAY!In this Behind the Scenes, the developers talk about what players can expect in May, including the upcoming 3.5 Update, the brand-new Swedish Weapon Pack, and yes! The long awaited Zokas-17.Overkill Weapon Perks BlogHi everyone, I’m Jimmy, a Senior Game Designer at Starbreeze. In this blog, I will take you through some of the changes we are making in Update 3.5 to Overkill Weapons and Overskills in PAYDAY 3.Overskills was a major post-launch change to Overkill Weapons, altering how they play by intr
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