The Balkans
They say that the Balkans is something of a breeding place for corruption and a haven for lawbreakers and hoodlums. The infamous “Balkan route” is the main itinerary for smuggling cocaine, heroin, precursor chemicals and amphetamine-type stimulants throughout the rest of Europe. There is a good chance that Heisters around the world at one point during their career handled goods that passed through one of the Balkan states.
But perhaps the most interesting things about organized crime in the Balkans is that it succeeded where empires in centuries past have failed. It managed to bring competing ethnic and religious groups to cooperate for one common goal – the acquisition of vast amounts of valuables, be it money, gold, weapons or other.
The Butcher
Our newest contact, know only under the alias “The Butcher”, is a legend in this regard. The alias has been active since the Cold War. It has been connected to the IRA, The Baader-Meinhof Group, and the Albanian Mafia. We know her organization spans over several countries. Her contacts range from lowly thugs to high standing government officials. And, perhaps most important of all, she is a devil at transporting firearms to any corner of the world.
The Heists
With our latest Diamond Heist, the Butcher’s gotten impressed by us. So impressed in fact, that her closest confidant is coming to meet us. We have no way of knowing what to expect, but let me take this opportunity to impart some advice. No matter what happens – play nice. This deal is worth a lot to us.
The eyes of some major crime syndicate are watching us. Make these two heists count. I know you’re eager to learn more about the contracts. We’re still receiving encrypted data from the Butcher that we’re decoding about both her confidant as well as the two jobs.
“With the Bomb Heists being released, we’re excited to share what Lion Game Lion have been working on as their first DLC for PAYDAY 2. Everyone at OVERKILL and Lion Game Lion look forward to hear what the community thinks after you’ve played the new content!” – OVERKILL_Almir
Day 2: Bez Muke Nema Nauke
“No pain, no gain”, a proverb most fitting to describe Dragan, the Croatian “entrepeneur” who the Butcher sent to keep the PAYDAY gang in check, as part of a deal with Bain to secure the lucrative Bomb heists.
Dragan
Life had been good to this corrupt Interpol agent. Everyone was on the take. He got to crack skulls, the money rolled in, and he lived like a king. On both sides of the law, he used his contacts to further his own agenda while playing them against eachother. But that all ended when he betrayed his partner to the Butcher.
His reward for this ultimate act of backstabbing? To act as her confidant on a mission to the U.S. He would be given a fresh identity, a place with the infamous PAYDAY gang as part of a deal with Bain.
A new life in America, the land of golden criminal opportunities. Perhaps there, things would be different.
Dragan’s Items
With a background like the one Dragan has, there’s no surprise he aspires to greatness in the criminal underworld.
His mask represents a lot of his own characteristics, with the clear resemblance to some of the original crew’s masks that tells of his ability to infiltrate and blend in while still having some features that tells of his unending ruthlessness.
The Croatian checker on the forehead serves as a reminder for both himself and his enemies to be aware that he is not your common western street thug.
Day 3: It’s time
Day 3 is finally upon us! Once more it’s time for your perilous journey to 100% completed achievements. It’s time to try replace the soft American gloves with some Balkan Steel while weilding the Lion’s Roar rifle. But, there is more – we still haven’t talked about the heists. Let’s get to it, shall we?
That wallpaper tho
Remember that feeling when you saw the Bomb Heists website for the first time two days ago? Remember how awesome you thought that picture at the top was? You don’t know we did, but we heard you. Wolf was hiding under your bed and Chains was in your drawer, ready to deploy the ECM at Dallas signal, who was standing just outside your room, after having cable tied your parents.
Anyway, the above image is now available in a smooth 1920×1080 resolution for your wallpaperin’ pleasure.
Masks
Four new masks have been made available, from the Butcher’s private collection nonetheless. These first few samples are pretty varied – she seems to see art in the mundane as well as the grotesque.
The Butcher from Hell
There are many rumours about the mad butcher from the east, one of them tells of a man who found such pleasure in butchering pigs that he slowly started to look like one.
Working in a butchery as hot as hell itself his skin became disfigured with blisters and cuts, people tell of screams coming from inside… And not just the screams of pigs.
Patterns & Materials
What would the masks be without the ability to customize them? Along with the mask themselves came four patterns and materials respectively.
Pre-planning
These heists will be a little different. Instead of money, we will be snatching something a bit more more explosive, if you would pardon the pun. The Butcher has tasked us to steal a thermobaric bomb that is being sent to Norfolk to be decommissioned. Unlike previous heists, we can approach this job in two very different ways.
The bomb is being transported by ship into the US, and it will be docked in the Port of Virginia from where it will be transported to a train that will carry it to Norfolk. We have the option to either directly intercept the bomb as it is being transported from the docks to the train, or we can take the less subtle approach and derail the train as it is on route for its final destination.
The Dockyard
If we choose to intercept the shipment, bear in mind that the port authority is taking the utmost precautions in ensuring that the transfer proceeds smoothly. Word has it that the ever so courteous folks at Gensec are on the guest list. So the smart thing would be to avoid detection, and try to steal the bomb from under their noses. If that fails, you can always brute-force your way to into the ship, just be prepared deal with the best or worst that Gensec has to offer. I will be frank with you; either of the approaches won’t be a walk in the park. If you actually manage to succeed to complete this heist without alerting anyone, the Butcher will most likely be impressed.
The Forest
Here we throw caution to the wind and derail the train as it is transporting the bomb. The wagon housing the bomb is well equipped to handle violent shocks, so don’t worry about the bomb detonating prematurely. However, do worry about the accompanying police force that will try to repossess the bomb once they learn that we are trying to steal it. We will have a small time advantage because unlike them, we will be prepared. Your task will be to find the wagon housing the bomb, open the wagon, dismantle the bomb, and secure it via the exit point. Decide which exit point suits your strategy during pre-planning.
The bomb is expected to return to a more suitable owner who would take much better care of it. You can expect a substantial donation from the Butcher if all goes as expected.
Just don’t ask why she needs the bomb.
Achievements
Achievements, achievements, achievements. What would PAYDAY 2 be without them? Thankfully, our friends at Lion Game Lion have concocted a fresh brew of 11 new and exciting achievements.
Gun
The LEO pistol is a semi-automatic pistol that is polymer-framed and striker-fired. It is used by both the Croatian military and law enforcement. So you can consider using a police pistol to break the law as a form of bizarre poetic justice. At the very least, if the cops find any shells laying on the ground after a heist they will first be on the lookout for a renegade Croatian cop, so you can rest a little easier.
Get a chance to talk to Ilija the Sniper!
Ilija the Sniper, also known as Ilija the lead level designer of PAYDAY 2, did a Q&A session with the infamous The Criminal Network [TCN] at their Twitch channel. Watch it here:
http://www.twitch.tv/thecriminalnetwork/v/3716865
The content will go live on Steam as soon as we’re done testing!
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