Update 2.0 – Update Notes
Hey, Heisters!
Thanks for the warm reception of our worldwide launch! We’re super excited to share PAYDAY Crime War with Heisters worldwide, and even more excited to share what’s coming in our next update!
What’s New?
SKILL TREES
Skill Trees are now available!
Each class of the four classes of Heister will have its own set of Skills. Each tree is made up of three unique branches with four tiers. The first and second tiers of skills are currently available, with the third and fourth tiers coming in the future. Each Skill offers two options: the basic skill or an “aced” version of the skill that has a higher cost of Skill Points. Aced skills cost more, but have increased effects.
Skill Points are earned through leveling up. The total amount of Skill Points you have can be applied to each Heister. For example, if you have 30 Skill Points, all 30 of them can be used on any of your unlocked Heisters. You can also reset your Heister’s Skills at any time for free.
MASTERMIND
Medic
Tier 1
Combat Medic
Doctor Bags you deploy have a 50% larger pickup radius
ACED: Doctor Bags you deploy have a 75% larger pickup radius
Tier 2
Quick Fix
Armor regeneration delay is reduced by 25%.
ACED: Armor regeneration delay is reduced by 50%.
Pain Killers
Crew members you heal take 15% less damage for 5 seconds
ACED: Crew members you heal take 30% less damage for 5 seconds
Sharpshooter
Tier 1
Target Acquired
Aiming at an enemy spots them 50% faster for your entire crew
ACED: Aiming at an enemy instantly spots them for your entire crew
Tier 2
Rifleman
Time to ADS is reduced by 50%
ACED: Time to ADS is reduced by 75%
Marksman
Single-shot weapons gain 5% accuracy
ACED: Single-shot weapons gain 10% accuracy
Revenant
Tier 1
Nine Lives
Your bleedout time is increased by 50%
ACED: Your bleedout time is increased by 75%
Tier 2
Running From Death
Your movement speed is increased by 20% after being revived for 15s
ACED: Your movement speed is increased by 30% after being revived for 15s
Up You Go
Revive crew members 50% faster
ACED: Revive crew members 100% faster
Enforcer
Tank
Tier 1
Resilience
Armor Bags you deploy have a 50% larger pickup radius
ACED: Armor Bags you deploy have a 75% larger pickup radius
Tier 2
Die Hard
You take 25% less damage while interacting with objects
ACED: You take 50% less damage while interacting with objects
Transporter
Your mobility is increased by 15% for 15 seconds after picking up armor from an Armor Bag
ACED: Your mobility is increased by 30% for 15 seconds after picking up armor from an Armor Bag
Shotgunner
Tier 1
Underdog
When damage is taken from 3 or more enemies within 5s, you receive a 15% damage bonus that lasts for 7 seconds.
ACED: When damage is taken from 3 or more enemies within 5s, you receive a 15% damage bonus and 15% damage reduction that lasts for 7 seconds.
Tier 2
Shotgun CQB
You reload shotguns 15% faster
ACED: You reload shotguns 30% faster
Shotgun Impact
You deal 5% more damage with shotguns
ACED: You deal 10% more damage with shotguns
Oppressor
Tier 1
Steady Grip
You gain 5% weapon accuracy
ACED: You gain 10% weapon accuracy
Tier 2
Heavy Impact
Your shots have a 5% chance to stagger all enemies (except Bulldozers)
ACED: Your shots have a 10% chance to stagger all enemies (except Bulldozers)
Fire Control
You gain 5% weapon accuracy while firing from the hip
ACED: You gain 10% weapon accuracy while firing from the hip
Ghost
Shinobi
Tier 1
Duck and Cover
Your armor starts regenerating 10% earlier and 10% faster.
ACED: Your armor starts regenerating 20% earlier and 20% faster.
Tier 2
Parkour
You gain 10% additional movement speed
ACED: You gain 20% additional movement speed
ECM Overdrive
Your ECM jammer and feedback duration is increased by 25%
ACED: Your ECM jammer and feedback duration is increased by 50%
Silent Killer
Tier 1
Second Wind
When your armor breaks your movement speed is increased by 25% for 5 seconds
ACED: When your armor breaks your movement speed is increased by 40% for 5 seconds
Tier 2
Chameleon
Concealment is increased by 20%. You can also mark enemies while in casing mode
ACED: Concealment is increased by 30%. You can also mark enemies while in casing mode
The Professional
You gain 10% weapon stability and 30% snap-to-zoom speed increase with silenced weapons
ACED: You gain 12% weapon accuracy with silenced weapons
Gunslinger
Tier 1
Quick Draw
Draw and holster secondary weapon 25% faster
ACED: Draw and holster secondary weapon 50% faster
Tier 2
Dodge This
You gain a 30% increased rate of fire with pistols
ACED: You gain a 50% increased rate of fire with pistols
Extended Mag
Getting a headshot with the final round of your pistol magazine does not consume the round.
ACED: Getting a headshot with the final round of your pistol magazine does not consume the round and deals 30% more headshot damage.
Technician
Ammo Specialist
Tier 1
Scavenger
Ammo Bags you deploy have a 50% larger pickup radius
ACED: Ammo Bags you deploy have a 75% larger pickup radius
Tier 2
Bulletstorm
Ammo is not consumed for up to 5 seconds after picking up ammo from an Ammo Bag
ACED: Ammo is not consumed for up to 10 seconds after picking up ammo from an Ammo Bag
Quick Hands
Each headshot kill reduces the next reload time by 10%
ACED: Each headshot kill reduces the next reload time by 20%
Breacher
Tier 1
Locksmith
You pick locks and crack safes 30% faster
ACED: You pick locks and crack safes 60% faster
Tier 2
Combat Engineering
The radius of your trip mine explosion is increased by 30%
ACED: The radius of your trip mine explosion is increased by 50%
Hardware Expert
You fix drills and other tools 15% faster
ACED: You fix drills and other tools 30% faster
Engineer
Tier 1
Third Law
Your turrets automatically spot targets they shoot
ACED: Your turrets automatically spot targets they shoot and last 20s longer
Tier 2
Sentry Targeting Package
Your turrets gain a 50% increase in accuracy
ACED: Your turrets gain a 75% increase in accuracy
Target Locked
Your turrets gain a 30% increase in range
ACED: Your turrets gain a 50% increase in range
New Heister – Dragan
DRAGAN
Enforcer
Ability – Critical Damage
All rounds in current magazine deal critical damage.
HARD Mode
Things are getting harder! Now take on Heists in Hard Mode, with challenging enemies and bigger payouts. Try out Hard Mode on all PVE Heists, except for Shadow Raid (Shadow Raid Hard coming soon!).
NEW SPECIAL UNIT – BULLDOZER
The Bulldozer joins the SWAT! Look out for him in higher difficulties or when the heat gets too high!
Heat System
Heists are getting hotter!
Once a Heist is completed, the Heat level of that Heist will increase, up to a maximum of three levels. Heists with a higher heat level will ramp up much faster than others, as the cops stick around the scene of the crime. Heat levels will decrease over time, or can be reduced with Gold. Keep the cops on their toes by hitting different Heists, or take on the extra challenge!
Other Updates
- Crime Points to level up the Crime Pass can now also be earned from Safes (for future Crime Pass Seasons)
- XP Level cap increased
- Bonus loot can now be picked up instantly
- Fixed situations where player could get stuck in tutorial with unresposive buttons
- Various HUD UI fixes and improvements
- Fixed an Out of Bounds issue in the Golden Grin Casino PVP map
- Miscellaneous tuning and fixes
