So, we're going to Alaska.
Alaska? You're kiddin', right? It's cold as hell there!
We're gonna be the muscles at an Exchange.
What Exchange?
Well, apparently, Locke is selling weapons to The Butcher and he asked us to oversee it.
So pack extra Socks.
New Feature: Story Line
Story Line is a series of Side Jobs played in Lore based order. Via Story Line, you can, really get an understanding of the PAYDAY 2 story. Story Line is a great addition to PAYDAY for all new players, as it really lets you get a grasp on the lore. Also, if you have the base game of PAYDAY 2 and lack access to certain heists, you can still play some of them through Story Line. Basically you’ll get to sample heists and really try out the full spectra of PAYDAY 2.
Crime.Net Update: Sidebar
Crime.Net is getting an update. To make things easier for all players we’ve updated the interface and gathered all the buttons usually found on the actually Crime.Net map in a Sidebar instead. It’ll be less cluttered and easier to navigate.
Crime.Net Update: Difficulty Filter
The Crime.Net Difficulty Filter is getting updated. So if you chose the “Overkill” difficulty you will only see Heists that are set on that Difficulty - including the Random Spawned Heists, so from here on forward it’ll be easier to find a heist with the right difficulty to host.
Discord + PAYDAY 2
We’ve made the connection between Discord and PAYDAY even better as we’re now an Official Verified Discord Server. This not only shows you that this is the “real” server of the Developers, it also comes with a couple of improvements, like better Voice Servers. On top of that we integrated Discord Rich Presence. Now, if a friend on Discord plays PAYDAY, you can click on your friend and find out what heist they’re playing, how long they’ve been playing, if the person is still in lobby and much more. And of course, you can also send them a message and ask to join a heist.
Pixel Dallas
Pixel Hoxton
Pixel Wolf
Pixel Chains
I FUCKING HATE TRAINS!! Can't we just hijack a plane and fly?
Damn. I'm glad you're not the one in charge, you maniac.
Shut the fuck up, the both of you.
So, what do you think about this deal, Dallas?
Not sure.
Yeah, I got a bad feeling, too.
Jules will be your guide for today’s Twitch Stream. It’s time to talk Story Line and get a feel for how it works. Jules is joined by Simon who’s one of our PAYDAY 2 producers and the two will play, game and dash it out throughout the evening. The two will be supported by other members from the PAYDAY Team.
Ok, we're almost there now.
Tell him that we need fucking Guns!
Yeah, I feel naked!
Keep your shit together, just grab a gun or two from the crates!
Ok, cool. Oh, and Bain? Should we expect trouble?
Don't know, stay sharp.
Crime.Net Update: Contract Broker
Contracts come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve updated the Contract Broker so you’ll get a better overview. You can now filter all Heists to see which you haven’t finished, or maybe just see the ones that are One-Day Heists? If you search for a specific heist, feel free to use the search option.
Achievement Interface and 300+ New Achievements
We’ve added a new feature to the main menu, so now it’s way easier to see which Achievements you’ve completed and which ones you still lack. As we’re also adding not one, not two, but more than 300 new Achievements in PAYDAY 2 you’re probably gonna need it. The majority of them are also named by our dedicated community! Now it’s about to get serious for all you Achievement hunters out there. So start heisting.
New Mask: Normal Skull
Normal is not always the same as “easy”. So by playing through all (yes, ALL) heists on Normal Difficulty or higher, you’ll get rewarded with a special “Normal Skull” Mask. Good luck.
New Loading Screens and Blackscreens
We’re amping up Loading Screens with new visuals and new sounds for blackscreens tied to the Heist you’re about to play. This way you’ll get into the right mood before you start blasting away.
Crime.Net Update: Modded Server Filter
On Crime.Net you’re now able to filter even modded servers. So it’s way easier to find those more wacky servers if you feel a wild streak coming on. But it also makes it easier to find classic heister who takes on heists the ol’ classic vanilla way: with a gun and mask and nothing more.
So Locke sits on a bunch of guns? Is it perhaps old Murky Hardware?
This is Grade-A goods here!
Maybe? I know as little as you do.
Wow, look at this little pup!
Yeah, with all these guns it can't be just a standard trade.
Hey, I'm just glad we get out of town for a while, things for a little heated since that Kento thing.
Well, we'll find out more tomorrow
PAYDAY 2 VR AMA with Tobias and Almir
Step into the world of a Heister and start firing away all your VR related question you might sit upon. We’re doing an AMA with PAYDAY 2 VR producer Tobias Remmers, and he will answer ALL of your questions. Maybe something about the VR headset, battery usage or his beard?
Now, keep your eyes peeled.
This is Grade-A goods here!
Can you calm the fuck down?
Shut up and get ready!
New Heist:
Alaskan Deal
Alaska is known as the Far North and The Land of the Midnight Sun. A place where coldness and dangers dwell. And now also the PAYDAY gang. Locke is about to sell some weapons to The Butcher, and he needs some muscle to oversee the deal. Pack extra socks!
30 New Side Jobs
Heisting in all fairness, but sometimes it’s nice to sprinkle Side Job on the heist to spice things up. So get heisting and dig into the 30 new Side Jobs we’ve added!
New Weapon: Grimm 12G Shotgun
Time for some hefty firepower. Let us introduce the Grimm 12G Shotgun. A shotgun that you can turn into a double feature and go Akimbo. It's got bullpup support, provides a lot of damage and instills fear in those who stare down its barrel.
Laser Colors
Colors should really be a choice. And now it is! From now on, you will be able to pick, more or less, any color of your Laser Sight and Flashlights. Maybe burgundy?
That fucking traitor. I'll fucking kill him!
YES! Cut him up and serve him with brunsås!
Everybody chill! I’m mad as hell too, but we gotta play it cool.
Yeah, you wankers. Don’t you understand that Locke expects revenge now?
Exactly. Oh wait, shit. Got a call coming in... yeah?
That fucking, dirty asshole.
if he thinks that I won’t go after him, he’s dead wrong. They don’t call me the Butcher for nothing - I will slaughter him and bleed him dry. I lost money, weapons, and my reputation.
Things need to be restored to how they were. I am promising you that both you and I will get our retribution, no matter what!
I hear you loud and clear.
PAYDAY 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch. This is the first time we’re working with Nintendo for PAYDAY 2 and we’re really excited about showing you some actual gameplay.
Hey, check this out! This is what I'm gonna use on Locke!
You idiot, watch it!
What do you say, Dallas? How we gonna play this?
Not sure. Need to talk to Bain first.
Sounds like a plan.
Duke
Way back when the PAYDAY gang was searching for Kento, we held a community competition. The winner got their character turned into a real, live, playable, in-game heister. So let us introduce...Duke. An art thief who comes from money, but still seeks thrills, cash and more.
Stoic Perk Deck
Duke comes with a brand new Perk Deck called Stoic. Duke’s Perk Deck is all about Damage and Healing. By converting direct damage to damage over time, instead of taking it all at once, Duke has more time to kill some more enemies and can even shake off the damage by taking a swig from his hip flask. So distribute your time wisely.
#1: Virtue
Unlocks and equips the Stoic Hip Flask.
Damage taken is now reduced by 75%. The remaining damage will be applied directly.
The 75% reduced damage will be applied over-time (16 seconds) instead..
You can use the throwable key to activate the Stoic Hip Flask and immediately negate any pending damage. The flask has a 10 second cooldown but time remaining will be lessened by 1 second per enemy killed.
#3: Un-moved
All of your armor is converted and applied to your health.
#5: Calm
After not taking damage for 4 seconds any damage-over-time you are still waiting to receive will be negated.
#7: Imperturbable
When your health is below 35%, the cooldown of your flask will be reduced by 2 seconds for each enemy you kill instead of 1 second.
#9: Enduring
When damage-over-time is removed you will be healed for an additional 50% of the damage-over-time remaining at that point.
Crosskill Guard Pistols
Duke comes with a pair of Crosskill Guard Pistols. They are highly concealable with a large ammo pool and a good fire rate. These weapons are a perfect addition to any Trigger Happy heister avid of critical strike or dodge.
Leather Sap
The Leather Sap is a gentleman's weapon. A simple pad on the head and your foe goes down. Duke wields the Leather Sap with a certain grace and a violent brutality that sometimes goes overboard and inflicts more damage than needed. So wield with caution - or not.
Rhubarb & Z.A.M.S Helmet
We have two incredible community created masks for you. One was created together with the solver of the Search for Kento Puzzle, the other by the winner of Starbreeze Musikhjälpen Auction. They are awesome from every single angle and we hope you’ll enjoy them as much as we do.
What the FUCK happened?!
You tell me! We almost got killed back there! Did you know about this?
Watch your words, Dallas. I understand that you are angry.
Damn straight I'm angry. Angry as fuck! Fucking Locke! I'm done with that asshole!
I hear you. I'm gonna snoop around and see what the fuck he's up to.
Good. Get back to me when you know anything.
PAYDAY: Crime War is closing in on release in 2018, so soon you’re gonna be able to heist everywhere, anytime as PAYDAY is coming to mobile for the first time ever. Play as Cops or Heisters in this PvP take on PAYDAY where both sides of the law matter. Stay tuned for further information from Almir “The Beard” Listo himself and get a glimpse of some gameplay.
Yeah, you got something for us?
Locke is off the grid. I have people looking, but he's a ghost now.
What do you mean? He's gone?
Relax, Nobody escapes me. In the meantime, I have a job for you tied to the Gartner Group. And with Locke's strong relations to them, we might but a dent on his... financial situation.
Sounds good to me.
Oldies are often Goldies, so we’re bringing back a Classic. Diamond Heist from PAYDAY: The Heist hits PAYDAY 2. Time to revisit the Garnet Group. Are you ready to refresh your memory and make sure the diamonds end up in your hands again? Time for some Deja Vu.
Fuck! That was intense!
I wanna go back! I saw some of them still moving!
Can you two shut up for one second? I'm trying to enjoy the moment.
Yeah?
Good Job. Also, I got news.
Oh yeah? What news?
I got worde on Locke.
Reddit AMA with Almir, OVERKILL_symN and OVERKILL_Jules
Almir is back along with OVERKILL_symN and OVERKILL_Jules to answer all of your questions. Got something to ask about this year's event? Perhaps something about the heists? About Duke? Almir's Beard? Fire away!
Locke & Load Wallpapers
Fancy some PAYDAY action on your desktop? Get the Locke & Load artwork onto your device now, drawn by the awesome AngusBurgers!
