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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|505 Games}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Diesel{{!}}Diesel 2.0}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Diesel|name=Diesel 2.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 13, 2013}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 13, 2013}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2016|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/218620/announcements/detail/857180519137332791/ PAYDAY 2 - 75% off, play for free & Steam OS launch - Steam Community]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 21, 2016|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/218620/announcements/detail/857180519137332791/|title=PAYDAY 2 - 75% off, play for free & Steam OS launch - Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|TBA|ref=<ref name="release date">{{store link|Steam|218620|PAYDAY 2 on Steam}}</ref>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|payday-2|79}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|payday-2|75}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Time-limited }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter, Stealth }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Payday }}
 
|steam appid  = 218620
 
|steam appid  = 218620
 
|steam appid side = 218630,247450,251040,254260,259380,259381,264610,267380,267381,267382,271110,274160,274161,275590,284430,288900,306110,306690,311050,318720,320030,323500,326710,328860,328861,330010,330490,330491,330492,331040,331900,337660,337661,338950,338951,338952,339480,344140,348090,348091,349830,351890,358150,366660,368870,374300,374301,375380,375381,375382,375383,375384,375385,384020,384021,401650,408460,412280,422400,422430,433730,441600,450660,468410
 
|steam appid side = 218630,247450,251040,254260,259380,259381,264610,267380,267381,267382,271110,274160,274161,275590,284430,288900,306110,306690,311050,318720,320030,323500,326710,328860,328861,330010,330490,330491,330492,331040,331900,337660,337661,338950,338951,338952,339480,344140,348090,348091,349830,351890,358150,366660,368870,374300,374301,375380,375381,375382,375383,375384,375385,384020,384021,401650,408460,412280,422400,422430,433730,441600,450660,468410
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|official site= http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/payday-2/
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|hltb        = 12649
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|lutris      = payday-2
 
|strategywiki = Payday 2
 
|strategywiki = Payday 2
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|mobygames    = payday-2
 
|wikipedia    = Payday 2
 
|wikipedia    = Payday 2
 
|winehq      = 15351
 
|winehq      = 15351
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|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Payday}}
 
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{--}} Linux users cannot use in-game voice chat with Windows Players, nor submit community skins to the Payday 2 workshop or utilize the <code>mod_overrides</code> folder.{{cn|date=July 2016}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1546/port-report-payday-2 Port Report]
 
{{ii}} [http://blog.pcgamingwiki.com/port-report/1546/port-report-payday-2 Port Report]
{{mm}} [http://www.crimenet.info/ Official website]
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{{mm}} [https://discord.gg/payday2 Official Discord server]
{{mm}} [http://payday.wikia.com/wiki/Payday_Wiki Unofficial PAYDAY Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Payday_Wiki Unofficial PAYDAY Wiki]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540743213053648828/ Master List of Fixes]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540743213053648828/ Master List of Fixes]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1225 Steam Users' Forums] for game series
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.crimenet.info | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | payday-2-c66369 | Epic Games Store | Requires online connection to Epic Online Services to play.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-06-09|comment=Not DRM-free, and could not activate offline mode within the game}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00DCDTSRI | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | payday-2-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|payday-2-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | payday-2 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | payday-2 | Steam | {{store link|Humble|payday-2-legacy-collection|Legacy Collection}} also available. | | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | payday-2 | Steam | |  | Windows, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 218620 | Steam | Regular or Legacy Edition |  | Windows, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 218620 | Steam | | | Windows, Linux }}
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}}
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{{ii}} Due to Steam bundle limitations, the Legacy Edition cannot be gifted, however the base game can be purchased again and can be gifted.
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{{++}} Has Cross-play between Steam and Epic Games Store users.
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{{--}} The Linux build is no longer supported as of update 237 from June 8, 2023. <ref name="Payday2LinuxSupport">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/218620/announcements/detail/3667665767271115729|title=Steam :: PAYDAY 2 :: PAYDAY 2: Update 237 Changelog|date=2023-06-08|snippet=Note that Linux users will not receive this update or any following updates coming to PC. In addition, Linux players will be unable to matchmake with other PC clients following this update.
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We tried to find a solution, but ultimately found it unfeasible due to the Linux version being on an older version of the PAYDAY 2 engine.}}</ref> Cross-saving between Windows and Linux ports was modified in Update 228; "to ensure stability of Linux saves"<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/218620/view/3290465838274755717|title=PAYDAY 2: Update 228 Changelog - Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>, and voice chat is currently bugged on Linux (players can hear you, but you cannot hear other players).
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==Monetization==
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{{Monetization
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|ad-supported                =
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|cross-game bonus            = Exclusive in-game items can be obtained by owning one or more of [[Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number]], [[SpeedRunners]], [[Dead by Daylight]], or [[Antisphere]] on Steam.
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|dlc                        =
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|expansion pack              =
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|freeware                    =
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|free-to-play                =
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|one-time game purchase      =
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|sponsored                  =
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|subscription                =
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|subscription gaming service =
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| A Merry Payday Christmas Soundtrack | Soundtrack. Unlocks additional mask. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Career Criminal Content | Preorder only. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Alienware Alpha Mauler | Available only for limited time for Alienware Arena users. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Lootbag | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Armored Transport | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/254260/PAYDAY_2_The_Official_Soundtrack The Official Soundtrack] | Soundtrack, additionally grants access to four masks, materials and patterns. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Biker Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/264610/PAYDAY_2_Armored_Transport Armored Transport] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Career Criminal Content | Available only as a preorder bonus. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/267380/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Weapon_Pack_01 Gage Weapon Pack #01] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Clover Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/267381/PAYDAY_2_A_Merry_Payday_Christmas_Soundtrack A Merry Payday Christmas Soundtrack] | Soundtrack, additionally grants access to three masks. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Dragan Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/275590/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Weapon_Pack_02 Gage Weapon Pack #02] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Assault Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/259381/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Mod_Courier Gage Mod Courier] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Chivalry Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/259380/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Sniper_Pack Gage Sniper Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Historical Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Mod Courier | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/306690/PAYDAY_2_The_Big_Bank_Heist The Big Bank Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Ninja Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/311050/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Shotgun_Pack Gage Shotgun Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Shotgun Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/320030/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Assault_Pack Gage Assault Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Sniper Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/323500/PAYDAY_2_Hotline_Miami Hotline Miami] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Spec Ops Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 2 | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Weapon Pack #01 | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/331900/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Historical_Pack Gage Historical Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Gage Weapon Pack #02 | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Alienware Alpha Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Hotline Miami | 4 masks, 4 materials and 4 patterns are free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Alienware Alpha Mauler | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack | 2 masks. Available only for buyers of Humble E3 Bundle 2014. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/337661/PAYDAY_2_Clover_Character_Pack Clover Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 2 | 2 masks. Available only for limited time via Humble Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/337660/PAYDAY_2_The_Diamond_Heist The Diamond Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 3 | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/344140/PAYDAY_2_Dragan_Character_Pack Dragan Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 4 | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/339480/PAYDAY_2_The_Bomb_Heists The Bomb Heists] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Jacket Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/351890/PAYDAY_2_The_Butchers_AKCAR_Mod_Pack The Butcher's AK/CAR Mod Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| John Wick Character Pack | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Hotline Miami Mask Pack | Obtained by owning [[Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number]] on Steam. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| John Wick Weapon Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Jacket Character Pack | Obtained by owning [[Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number]] Digital Special Edition on Steam.| Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Old Hoxton Character Pack | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Scarface Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/348090/PAYDAY_2_The_OVERKILL_Pack The OVERKILL Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Scarface Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| SpeedRunners | Obtained by owning [[SpeedRunners]] on Steam. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Sokol Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/358150/PAYDAY_2_The_Butchers_BBQ_Pack The Butcher's BBQ Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Sydney Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/349830/PAYDAY_2_The_Butchers_Western_Pack The Butcher's Western Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Alesso Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/366660/PAYDAY_2_The_Alesso_Heist The Alesso Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Big Bank Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/368870/PAYDAY_2_The_OVERKILL_BSides_Soundtrack The OVERKILL B-Sides Soundtrack] | Soundtrack. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Biker Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 3 | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Bomb Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 4 | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Butcher's AK/CAR Mod Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The Jack Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Butcher's BBQ Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The Joker Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Butcher's Western Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The King Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Charlie Santa Heist | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The Queen Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack | Available for a limited time only. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/374301/PAYDAY_2_Sokol_Character_Pack Sokol Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Death Wish Update | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/374300/PAYDAY_2_The_Golden_Grin_Casino_Heist The Golden Grin Casino Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Diamond Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/384021/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Ninja_Pack Gage Ninja Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Diamond Store Heist | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Bobblehead DLC | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Election Day Heist | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/384020/PAYDAY_2_Yakuza_Character_Pack Yakuza Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Goat Simulator Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The PAYDAYCON 2015 Mask Pack| Can be obtained for [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/ free]. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Golden Grin Casino Heist | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/401650/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Chivalry_Pack Gage Chivalry Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Hoxton Breakout Heist | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/422400/PAYDAY_2_The_Point_Break_Heists The Point Break Heists] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Infamy Update | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/433730/PAYDAY_2_The_Goat_Simulator_Heist The Goat Simulator Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Jack Mask Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/441600/PAYDAY_2_Wolf_Pack Wolf Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. If you own the Wolf Pack from [[Payday: The Heist]], you receive this DLC for free. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Joker Mask Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack II | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The King Mask Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/468410/PAYDAY_2_Sydney_Character_Pack Sydney Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Official Soundtrack | Soundtrack. Unlocks additional mask. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Dead by Daylight Mask Pack 5 | Obtained by owning [[Dead by Daylight]]: Deluxe Edition on Steam.| Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The OVERKILL B-Sides Soundtrack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Humble Mask Pack 5 | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The OVERKILL Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/450660/PAYDAY_2_Biker_Character_Pack Biker Character Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The PAYDAYCON 2015 Mask Pack| | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/487210/PAYDAY_2_The_Biker_Heist The Biker Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Point Break Heists | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack III | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Queen Mask Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/housewarming/ free August Event] | Can be obtained for [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/housewarming/ free]. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| The Shadow Raid Heist | Free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/545100/PAYDAY_2_John_Wick_Weapon_Pack John Wick Weapon Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Wolf Pack | If you own the Wolf Pack from [[Payday: The Heist]], you receive this DLC for free. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| The PAYDAYCON 2016 Mask Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Yakuza Character Pack | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/548420/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Spec_Ops_Pack Gage Spec Ops Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Scarface Character Pack | No longer available. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/548421/PAYDAY_2_Scarface_Heist Scarface Heist] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe Sydney Mega Mask] | Players can donate at least $10 USD towards a [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/ charity] to receive the mask. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/591710/PAYDAY_2_John_Wick_Heists John Wick Heists] | Part of Legacy Collection. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/612900/PAYDAY_2_Gage_Russian_Weapon_Pack Gage Russian Weapon Pack] | Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Fedora | Can be obtained for [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/fedora/ free]. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Locke and Load Day 9 | Can be obtained for [https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/social-safe/locke/ free]. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Antisphere Mask Pack | Obtained by owning [[Antisphere]] on Steam. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/758420/PAYDAY_2_h3h3_Character_Pack h3h3 Character Pack] | | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Payday 2: VR | Free. | Windows }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184411/PAYDAY_2_Border_Crossing_Heist Border Crossing Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184412/PAYDAY_2_Cartel_Optics_Mod_Pack Cartel Optics Mod Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184410/PAYDAY_2_Tailor_Pack_1 Tailor Pack 1] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252200/PAYDAY_2_San_Martn_Bank_Heist San Martín Bank Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255150/PAYDAY_2_Tailor_Pack_2 Tailor Pack 2] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255151/PAYDAY_2_Federales_Weapon_Pack Federales Weapon Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255152/PAYDAY_2_Weapon_Color_Pack_1 Weapon Color Pack 1] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347750/PAYDAY_2_Breakfast_in_Tijuana_Heist Breakfast in Tijuana Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1351060/PAYDAY_2_Fugitive_Weapon_Pack Fugitive Weapon Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347751/PAYDAY_2_Weapon_Color_Pack_2 Weapon Color Pack 2] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449441/PAYDAY_2_Gunslinger_Weapon_Pack Gunslinger Weapon Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449440/PAYDAY_2_Tailor_Pack_3 Tailor Pack 3] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449442/PAYDAY_2_Weapon_Color_Pack_3 Weapon Color Pack 3] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1449450/PAYDAY_2_Bulucs_Mansion_Heist Buluc's Mansion Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555050/PAYDAY_2_Jiu_Feng_Smuggler_Pack Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Dragon Heist Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1555040/PAYDAY_2_Dragon_Pack Dragon Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Dragon Heist Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619070/PAYDAY_2_Jiu_Feng_Smuggler_Pack_2 Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 2] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1654480/PAYDAY_2_The_Ukrainian_Prisoner_Heist The Ukrainian Prisoner Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1654481/PAYDAY_2_Guardians_Tailor_Pack Guardians Tailor Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1746580/PAYDAY_2_Jiu_Feng_Smuggler_Pack_3 Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 3] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778790/PAYDAY_2_Black_Cat_Heist Black Cat Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1778791/PAYDAY_2_Mega_City_Tailor_Pack Mega City Tailor Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1824880/PAYDAY_2_Winter_Ghosts_Tailor_Pack Winter Ghosts Tailor Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection and City of Gold Collection | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1901420/PAYDAY_2_Jiu_Feng_Smuggler_Pack_4 Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 4] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1907080/PAYDAY_2_Golden_Dagger_Tailor_Pack Golden Dagger Tailor Pack] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1906240/PAYDAY_2_Mountain_Master_Heist Mountain Master Heist] | Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle. | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945680/PAYDAY_2_Southbound_Tailor_Pack Southbound Tailor Pack] | Part of Midland Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945682/PAYDAY_2_McShay_Weapon_Pack McShay Weapon Pack] | Part of Midland Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1945681/PAYDAY_2_Midland_Ranch_Heist Midland Ranch Heist] | Part of Midland Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2074220/PAYDAY_2_High_Octane_Tailor_Pack High Octane Tailor Pack] | Part of Lost in Transit Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2076560/PAYDAY_2_Tijuana_Music_Pack Tijuana Music Pack] | Part of Lost in Transit Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2074230/PAYDAY_2_McShay_Weapon_Pack_2 McShay Weapon Pack 2] | Part of Lost in Transit Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2074240/PAYDAY_2_Lost_in_Transit_Heist Lost in Transit Heist] | Part of Lost in Transit Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2200971/PAYDAY_2_Street_Smart_Tailor_Pack Street Smart Tailor Pack] | Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218650/PAYDAY_2_McShay_Mod_Pack McShay Mod Pack] | Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2200970/PAYDAY_2_McShay_Weapon_Pack_3 McShay Weapon Pack 3] | Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2215010/PAYDAY_2_Hostile_Takeover_Heist Hostile Takeover Heist] | Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle | Windows, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{++}} All Heist, Character, Weapon, Tailor, and Weapon Colour Pack DLCs released for Payday 2 are supported on Linux. Only the VR DLC is not supported.
 
{{++}} Buying DLCs is not required to join missions from DLCs. Only a host has to have the DLC.
 
{{++}} Buying DLCs is not required to join missions from DLCs. Only a host has to have the DLC.
{{ii}} Australian players [http://www.overkillsoftware.com/games/hotlinemiami2/#faq can demonstrate] their nationality to claim the already unobtainable Jacket Character Pack
+
{{++}} All DLC maps up to The White House can be played without DLC for 1 time in Career mode. Career mode also does not require the player to pay any offshore fee.
 +
{{--}} Starting from October 1, 2020, the Scarface Character Pack is no longer available for purchase due to licensing issues, rendering this DLC permanently unavailable if it was not purchased prior to that date.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://payday.fandom.com/wiki/Scarface_Character_Pack|title=Scarface Character Pack - Payday Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
{{--}} Career mode does not support the One Down modifier, so it is impossible to get achievements related to it.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-skip_intro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-11-07}}</ref>}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Use the <code>-skip_intro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===Improving Graphics===
 
There are multiple ways to improve the way Payday 2 looks, using [http://gem.codeusa.net/ GEM] is a good place to start, using an injector such as [http://sweetfx.thelazy.net/ SweetFX] will also help. [https://reshade.me/ Reshade] can also prove useful.
 
 
 
===Mods===
 
[http://paydaymods.com BLT-Hook] is essential for having multiple mods in Payday.
 
*The Linux equivalent is [https://github.com/blt4linux/blt4l/releases BLT4Linux] and functions in exactly the same way as BLT-Hook, but requires a bit more set-up.
 
 
 
[http://steamcommunity.com/groups/pocomods Pocohud] is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
 
 
 
[http://paydaymods.com/mods/298/wolfhud WolfHUD] is cited as a "Compilation HUD" mod, which collects popular standalone HUD Mods together into one package. Because of this, It's extremely configurable, and features can be tuned to personal preferences, or turned off outright. Newer updates also add enemy -> damage Indicators, similar to those in HoxHUD.
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
===Configuration file location===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\renderer_settings.xml}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\renderer_settings.xml}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Starbreeze/Payday2/renderer_settings.xml}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/.local/share/Starbreeze/Payday2/renderer_settings.xml}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Key bindings are stored inside save files.
 
{{ii}} Key bindings are stored inside save files.
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\saves\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\saves\{{P|uid}}\}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/218620/remote/}}
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/218620/remote/saves/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/218620/remote/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Transfer save data from base game to VR beta===
 +
{{ii}} Deleting previous VR save may halt progress in VR.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Manually copy base game save|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1202854727|title=How to transfer your save file to the VR Beta|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\saves\{{P|uid}}\</code>
 +
# You'll find 2 files, <code> save098.sav</code> and <code>save096.sav</code>. The former being the base game save and latter being the VR save. If the VR save is missing, launch Payday 2 VR.
 +
#  Copy <code> save098.sav</code> and paste it into the same folder, with the name <code>save098 - Copy.sav</code>
 +
# Delete or rename <code>save096.sav</code> to <code>save096 OLD.sav</code>
 +
# Rename <code>save098 - Copy.sav</code> to <code>save096.sav</code>
 +
# Launch Payday 2 VR
 +
}}
 +
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      = true
|steam cloud notes     = Savegames are cross-compatible with Windows and Linux versions.
+
|epic games launcher notes = Saves can be manually transferred between Steam and Epic.
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         = Cross-saving was "disabled" between Windows and Linux versions in Update 228 (In actuality, saves still sync over, the port now merely uses a differently named, but otherwise identical, save slot for Linux), however, save games can still be used interchangeably. A [https://modworkshop.net/mod/39730 workaround for this] has been made. Saves can be manually transferred between Steam and Epic.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Payday 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  =  
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/payday-2/en
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
+
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
|multimonitor wsgf award    =  
+
|multimonitor wsgf award    = gold
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = gold
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = gold
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes are pillarboxed 16:9.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7hN6ZBJ-ps Payday 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube]</ref>
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Cutscenes and HUD are {{term|pillarboxed}} 16:9.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7hN6ZBJ-ps|title=Payday 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = Hor+ scaling, only up to 85-90 degrees. Use [http://modworkshop.net/mydownloads.php?action=view_down&did=14930 Custom FOV]. Reccommend values 1.70(105 degrees), 1.75(110 degrees) or 1.85(120 degrees). Viewmodels become very ugly at over 105, though.
+
|fov notes                  = {{term|Hor+}} scaling, only up to 85-90°. Use [http://modworkshop.net/mydownloads.php?action=view_down&did=14930 Custom FOV]. Recommended values are 1.70(105°), 1.75(110°) or 1.85(120°). Viewmodels start looking worse at 105°. Use [https://modworkshop.net/mydownloads.php?action=view_down&did=16425 this] mod for more FOV when aiming.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [https://github.com/shatyuka/PAYDAY2-Borderless-Windowed-Updated/releases this] mod for Borderless Windowed Fullscreen
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|anisotropic notes          = Up to 16 samples.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = As of Update 100, [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]] are available to choose from.
+
|antialiasing notes        = As of Update 100, [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]] are available to choose from. Nvidia users can force MSAA and SGSSAA with flag <code>0x004012C1</code> (disabling Chromatic Aberration is recommended to prevent blurring).
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = True
+
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Defaults to 60 Hz. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
===NVIDIA HBAO+===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 +
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Payday 2</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000004</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> select <code>Enabled</code>.
 +
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
 +
# Click <code>Apply changes</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Controls.png|In-game control settings.}}
{{Image|Payday 2 Remapping.png|In-game audio settings.}}
+
{{Image|Payday 2 Remapping.png|In-game keybinding settings.}}
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
+
|key remap notes          = Some restriction that doesn't allow to set same key binds in vehicle controls as while on foot. A mod like [https://modworkshop.net/mod/22253 HoldTheKey] removes most restrictions on keybindings allowing you to setup on both keys.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    = XInput is required, but workarounds for other controllers can utilise X360ce (Windows) and XboxDRV (Linux).
+
|full controller notes    = XInput is required, but workarounds for other controllers can utilise the Steam Big Picture configurator, or X360CE (Windows) and XboxDRV (Linux).
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes= Can be adjusted in-game
+
|controller sensitivity notes = Can be adjusted in-game. Is tied to the mouse's sensitivity.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = false
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts            = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes      =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = hackable
 +
|light bar support notes  = Use [https://www.project-aurora.com/ Aurora] to add DS4 light bar support.
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= true
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 +
|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock
 +
|button prompts notes      = There is a mod available to replace the default prompts with DualShock 3/4 prompts [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/936-payday-2-dualshock-34-button-prompts/ Payday 2 DualShock 3/4 Button Prompts mod]
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug        = false
 
|controller hotplug notes  = Chosen at the start screen. Cannot switch between controller and keyboard without restarting.
 
|controller hotplug notes  = Chosen at the start screen. Cannot switch between controller and keyboard without restarting.
|haptic feedback          = false
+
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = false
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = "Music", "SFX", and "Voice Chat" separated.
 
|separate volume notes    = "Music", "SFX", and "Voice Chat" separated.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
|surround sound notes    = Stereo output only.<ref>[http://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> Users report surround sound functioned in the past but was possibly broken an update.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540744475122325186/ Surround sound no longer works? :: PAYDAY 2 Bug Reporting]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743757701231257/ 5.1 surround :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions]</ref>
+
|surround sound notes    = Stereo output only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> Users report surround sound worked in the past but was possibly broken by an update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540744475122325186/|title=Surround sound no longer works? :: PAYDAY 2 Bug Reporting|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743757701231257/|title=5.1 surround :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Certain subtitles omitted, such as bulldozer announcements.
+
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles for character callouts are not available, such as players calling to each other. But can be implemented with a mod: See the [[#Mods|Mods list]].
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
|closed captions notes    =  
+
|closed captions notes    = See the [[#Mods|Mods list]], for a mod to implement them.
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    =
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = hackable
 +
|notes    = Fan translation, [https://modworkshop.net/mod/24352 download].
 +
  |fan       = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Image|Payday 2 Network.png|In-game network settings.}}
 
{{Image|Payday 2 Network.png|In-game network settings.}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 4
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
}}
+
}}{{Network/Connections
 
 
{{Network/Connections
 
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
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|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip          = false
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 +
}}{{Network/Ports
 +
|tcp  =
 +
|udp  = 9899
 +
|upnp = true
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Network/Ports
+
==VR support==
|tcp  =  
+
{{VR support
|udp  = 9899
+
|gg3d name                  =
|upnp =  
+
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = true
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].
 +
|vr only                    = false
 +
|htc vive                    = true
 +
|htc vive notes              = Requires {{store link|Steam|826090|VR DLC}}.
 +
|oculus rift                = true
 +
|oculus rift notes          = Requires {{store link|Steam|826090|VR DLC}}.
 +
|osvr                        = false
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      = true
 +
|windows mixed reality notes = Requires {{store link|Steam|826090|VR DLC}}.
 +
|keyboard-mouse              = false
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            = true
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          = true
 +
|play area standing notes    =  
 +
|play area room-scale        = true
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Game crashes with memory issue in crash log===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Try lowering the graphics settings as Payday 2 is in 32 bit only|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/1744478429688603956/?tscn=1543163624|title=Sudden Crash at White House|date=May 2023}}</ref>| fix=
 +
# Lower Graphics settings in Payday 2.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Game crashes with LLVM-related issues in the system log on Linux===
 +
{{ii}} Degraded Performance may be experienced with this command.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Any Mesa build that is built against LLVM 13 or above will crash the game. This can be fixed by running Zink; an OpenGL to Vulkan conversion layer baked into Mesa|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/22/3417683014662993352/|title=LLVM 14 and 15 Breaks Payday 2 (Fixes in description)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Paste the following into Launch Options for Payday 2 <code>env __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=mesa MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=zink GALLIUM_DRIVER=zink %command% </code>
 +
#If you want to run SuperBLT, the command is instead <code>env __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=mesa MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=zink GALLIUM_DRIVER=zink LD_PRELOAD="$LD_PRELOAD ./libsuperblt_loader.so" %command%</code>
 +
}}
 +
 
===Main Menu gets excessively brighter upon launching the game===
 
===Main Menu gets excessively brighter upon launching the game===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Ensure that your videocard driver's application settings are set to default|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743212765503140|title=Main menu blooming bug. :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Ensure that your videocard driver's application settings are set to default|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743212765503140</ref>}}
+
# For AMD cards, open Radeon Settings, and ensure System Settings under Gaming are set to "Use application settings".
# For AMD cards, open Catalyst Control Center and ensure System Settings under Gaming are set to "Use application settings".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Do not use third-party program SMAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Do not use third-party program SMAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# If you are using a third-party program such as RadeonPro in the case of AMD, ensure that SMAA is set to Off. Also opening and closing the Steam overlay may help to rectify this problem.
 
# If you are using a third-party program such as RadeonPro in the case of AMD, ensure that SMAA is set to Off. Also opening and closing the Steam overlay may help to rectify this problem.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Sometimes Payday 2 does not fit entirely to the user's screen even though the resolution is set to 1920x1080.
 
{{ii}} Sometimes Payday 2 does not fit entirely to the user's screen even though the resolution is set to 1920x1080.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change renderer settings file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change renderer settings file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}}}
 
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\</code>
 
 
# Open <code>renderer_settings.xml</code>.
 
# Open <code>renderer_settings.xml</code>.
 
# There are two lines of text. On the bottom line, find where it says <code>resolution=</code> and make sure that's followed by <code>1920 1080</code>.
 
# There are two lines of text. On the bottom line, find where it says <code>resolution=</code> and make sure that's followed by <code>1920 1080</code>.
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===Issues with mouse movement near the top of the screen in fullscreen mode===
 
===Issues with mouse movement near the top of the screen in fullscreen mode===
 
{{ii}} On some resolutions the game will not properly lock the mouse to the window, causing issues with in-game overlays and unfocusing the game when clicking the top of the screen
 
{{ii}} On some resolutions the game will not properly lock the mouse to the window, causing issues with in-game overlays and unfocusing the game when clicking the top of the screen
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Install a program to lock the mouse cursor inside the window|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Install a program to lock the mouse cursor inside the window|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
+
# Download [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].
# Download [https://github.com/Codeusa/Borderless-Gaming/releases Borderless Gaming]
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Mouse input delay===
 
===Mouse input delay===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable multi-threading|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540743213053648828/|title=Satoru's Master Bugfix/Troubleshooting Thread|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable multi-threading|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/0/864975632555749187/ Master List of PAYDAY 2 Fixes - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code>
 
# Open <code>context.xml</code>.
 
# Open <code>context.xml</code>.
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# Replace with <code>multithreaded="false"</code>
 
# Replace with <code>multithreaded="false"</code>
 
}}
 
}}
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change flip queue size to 0 or 1|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/0/864976837838193525/#c864977025594461140|title=Mouse Lag - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change flip queue size to 0 or 1|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/0/864976837838193525/#c864977025594461140 Mouse Lag - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
 
 
{{ii}} AMD users should try [http://www.radeonpro.info RadeonPro]
 
{{ii}} AMD users should try [http://www.radeonpro.info RadeonPro]
{{ii}} Nvidia users can look in the "Manage 3D Settings" section of the graphic card control panel
+
{{ii}} Nvidia users can look in the "Manage 3D Settings" section of the graphics card control panel
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Play on Intel HD3000 & HD4000===
 
===Play on Intel HD3000 & HD4000===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Custom .dll light-wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/0/864976114838294856/#c864976114977728384|title=Intel HD graphics card and PAYDAY 2 - Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Custom .dll light-wrapper|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/0/864976114838294856/#c864976114977728384 Intel HD graphics card and PAYDAY 2 - Steam Community Discussions]</ref>}}
+
# Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/34778/ Nvidia d3d9 perf fix]
# Download [http://newvegas.nexusmods.com/mods/34778/ Nvidia d3d9 perf fix]
 
 
# Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} into {{p|game}}
 
# Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}} into {{p|game}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Needs verification; option not present on Windows Vista.
 
{{ii}} Needs verification; option not present on Windows Vista.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable allowing themes to change mouse pointers|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160829062851/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=2745957#post31175134 {{key|Alt|Tab}} = double cursor - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable allowing themes to change mouse pointers|ref=<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=31175134&postcount=11 Alt+Tab = double cursor - Steam Users' Forums]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to Control Panel, Mouse, Pointers tab
 
# Go to Control Panel, Mouse, Pointers tab
 
# Uncheck "Allow themes to change mouse properties".
 
# Uncheck "Allow themes to change mouse properties".
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Refocus window workaround|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Refocus window workaround|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Press {{key|alt|tab}} and navigate to game to bring it forward/'focused', if you are focused on another window in front (such as a browsers). Then cycle through {{key|alt|tab}} again once you have brough the game forward and '''continue to hold''' when the selection is poised over the game.
 
# Press {{key|alt|tab}} and navigate to game to bring it forward/'focused', if you are focused on another window in front (such as a browsers). Then cycle through {{key|alt|tab}} again once you have brough the game forward and '''continue to hold''' when the selection is poised over the game.
 
# Position cursor inside game window and click repeatedly '''immediately after''' you release {{key|alt|tab}}.
 
# Position cursor inside game window and click repeatedly '''immediately after''' you release {{key|alt|tab}}.
 
# This will allow the game to refocus.
 
# This will allow the game to refocus.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Override refresh rate set by game|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2019-11-06|comment=}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/1711816259060013858/|title=Refresh rate problems :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open <code>renderer_settings.xml</code> with a text editor.
 +
# Change the <code>refresh_rate = "60"</code> value to the desired hertz.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===MSVCR120.dll was not found===
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Dependency is missing for game|fix=
 +
# Go to the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
 +
# Download and install BOTH vcredist_x64.exe AND xcredist_x86.exe
 +
# Restart
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
|opengl versions        = 3 - 4.5
+
|opengl versions        = 3, 4.5
|opengl notes          = Linux Only.
+
|opengl notes          = Linux only.
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide versions        =  
 
|glide notes            =  
 
|glide notes            =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = True
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes= Only Linux uses a 64-bit executable; Windows still uses a 32-bit executable..
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes     =  
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes       =  
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= false
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= true
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux executable notes = Game is still limited by the 4GB hardcoded RAM limit that Windows adheres to.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
|multiplayer      = Steamworks
+
|multiplayer      = Epic Online Services
|multiplayer notes=  
+
|multiplayer notes= <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.paydaythegame.com/news/payday2/2023/06/epic-store-launch/|title=PAYDAY 2 News - PAYDAY 2 Comes to the Epic Store with Steam Crossplay|date=2023-06-26}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Enabling HBAO+ for NVIDIA graphics cards===
+
===Mods===
{{ii}} Use the Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000004</code> with <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
+
====Libraries====
 +
*[https://superblt.znix.xyz/ SuperBLT], the successor to BLT-Hook and BLT4Linux, is essential for having multiple mods in Payday 2, and is designed to be both Windows and Linux-compatible. A Precompiled Loader for the Native Linux Port can be found [https://modworkshop.net/mod/36557 here].
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14924 BeardLib], a large library that assists in mod creation, and is essential for a lot of mods to work in Payday 2.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/simple_mod_updater.html Simple Mod Updater] enables auto updating of mods using its' system.
 +
====Bugfixes====
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/23732 The Fixes] collection of fixes for a lot of base game bugs and crashes.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/37161 Visual Fixes] collection of fixes for game textures, materials, and models.
 +
 
 +
====Optimization====
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/celer.html Celer] and [https://github.com/RedFlamer/Map-Based-Optimizations/tree/main/Map-Based%20Optimizations Map-Based Optimizations] Improves frame rate by optimising various maps using portals and occluders to de-render models if the player isn't within a certain area, no textures are changed. Additionally, Celer also features an improved occlusion manager and faster portals processing.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/clear_texture_cache.html Clear Texture Cache] Frees memory resources once a heist is loaded.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/iter.html Iter] Improves navigation of all NPCs and fixes various map issues.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/full_speed_swarm.html Full Speed Swarm] This mod allows all NPCs to stay as active as the game specs require. It also adds a large amount of fixes and code optimizations. It does NOT increase spawn rate or amount.
 +
 
 +
====Quality of life====
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/27224 Closed Captions and Subtitles] implements Closed Captions and Subtitles for character dialogue, such as players calling to each other. Or enemies talking and shouting.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/37442 Less Aliasing] reduces the colour shimmering around models due to Anti-aliasing, making for a clearer image.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/40193 Rename Inventory Items With A Controller] allows you to rename weapons and masks using a keyboard and controller.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14800 Slider Values] re-enables the slider GUI values in the options that were hidden since Update 79.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/drag_and_drop_inventory.html Drag and Drop Inventory] is a mod that lets you move items, such as weapons and masks, in your inventory via drag and drop. You can even move them to a different page.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/24805 Inspect Weapon for Controllers] adds weapon inspect support to controllers by pressing and holding down Y for 0.2 seconds.
 +
====HUDs====
 +
*[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/15/2980781849379353493/ Pocohud] and [https://pdmods-arc.berigora.net/paydaymods.com/mods/287/additionalpocohudtrackers.html Additional PocoHud Trackers] is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/25629 VanillaHUD Plus (WolfHUD Continued)] is cited as a "Compilation HUD" mod, which collects popular standalone HUD mods together into one package. Because of this, It's extremely configurable, and features can be tuned to personal preferences, or turned off outright.
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*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/20997 VoidUI] redesigns the entire HUD with a white and black angled aesthetic. [https://modworkshop.net/mod/36208 VoidUI Infoboxes] adds customisable info-boxes to your screen.
 +
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/payday2/mods/215 Modern Minimal HUD] Designed to reduce visual pollution on screen and has a tactical modern touch to it.
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====Gameplay====
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*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/12736 Better Bots] This mod tweaks and changes certain aspects of the bots so they are both more useful and are more similar to human players.
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*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/keepers.html Keepers] This mod lets you issue various types of order to your NPC teammates, including jokers.
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*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/monkeepers.html Monkeepers] This mod makes NPC teammates carry bags like players show them.
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*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/saw_helper.html Saw Helper] Show actual sawing hitboxes on objects which the game developer usually misplaces saw icons.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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====Graphics====
{{Fixbox/fix|Using Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000004</code>|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/32981 Old Deferred Lighting Restoration SuperBLT Edition] To restore certain lighting that was toned down in newer versions.
# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts NVIDIA Profile Inspector].
+
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14938 DX11 Shaders Fix SuperBLT Edition] Improve shadows and Depth of Field visual quality by applying DX11 shaders. Mod will cause a crash when using DX9 only graphic cards.
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Payday 2</code>.
+
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/37161 Visual Fixes] Fixes textures, reflections, shadows, and other issues with the game's visuals.
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000004</code>.
+
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/24207 Depth of Field Removal] Removes an always-present depth of field effect that is separate from the depth of field graphics option.
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> select <code>Enabled</code>.
 
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use <code>Quality</code> or <code>High Quality</code>.
 
# Click <code>Apply changes</code>.
 
}}
 
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 31 GB
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|minHD    = 83 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
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|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recHD    = 45 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850
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|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
|minHD    = 31 GB
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|minHD    = 83 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 8800
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 2600
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
  
|recOS    = SteamOS
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|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Quad Core 2.3 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
 
|recRAM  = 8 GB
|recHD    = 45 GB
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|recHD    =  
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850

Latest revision as of 03:19, 20 July 2023

Payday 2
Payday 2 cover
Developers
Overkill Software
Starbreeze Studios
DLC Lion Game Lion
Publishers
505 Games
Engines
Diesel 2.0
Release dates
Windows August 13, 2013
Linux March 21, 2016[1]
Reception
Metacritic 79
IGDB 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus
Microtransactions Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter, Stealth
Art styles Realistic
Themes Contemporary, North America
Series Payday
Payday 2 on HowLongToBeat
Payday 2 on IGDB
Payday 2 guide on StrategyWiki
Payday 2 on MobyGames
Payday 2 on Wikipedia
Payday
Payday: The Heist 2011
Payday 2 2013
Payday 3 2023

General information

Port Report
Official Discord server
Unofficial PAYDAY Wiki
Master List of Fixes
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Requires online connection to Epic Online Services to play.[2]
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Ultimate Edition also available.
Windows
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Legacy Collection also available.
Windows
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Regular or Legacy Edition
Windows
Linux
Due to Steam bundle limitations, the Legacy Edition cannot be gifted, however the base game can be purchased again and can be gifted.
Has Cross-play between Steam and Epic Games Store users.
The Linux build is no longer supported as of update 237 from June 8, 2023. [3] Cross-saving between Windows and Linux ports was modified in Update 228; "to ensure stability of Linux saves"[4], and voice chat is currently bugged on Linux (players can hear you, but you cannot hear other players).

Monetization

Type Notes
Cross-game bonus Exclusive in-game items can be obtained by owning one or more of Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, SpeedRunners, Dead by Daylight, or Antisphere on Steam.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Career Criminal Content Preorder only.
Windows
Linux
Lootbag No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The Official Soundtrack Soundtrack, additionally grants access to four masks, materials and patterns.
Windows
Linux
Armored Transport Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Gage Weapon Pack #01 Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
A Merry Payday Christmas Soundtrack Soundtrack, additionally grants access to three masks.
Windows
Linux
Gage Weapon Pack #02 Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Gage Mod Courier Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Gage Sniper Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The Big Bank Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Gage Shotgun Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Gage Assault Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Hotline Miami Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 2 No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Gage Historical Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Alienware Alpha Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Alienware Alpha Mauler No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Clover Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Diamond Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Dragan Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Bomb Heists Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's AK/CAR Mod Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Hotline Miami Mask Pack Obtained by owning Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number on Steam.
Windows
Linux
Jacket Character Pack Obtained by owning Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Digital Special Edition on Steam.
Windows
Linux
The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The OVERKILL Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
SpeedRunners Obtained by owning SpeedRunners on Steam.
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's BBQ Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's Western Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Alesso Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The OVERKILL B-Sides Soundtrack Soundtrack.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 3 No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 4 No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The Jack Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The Joker Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The King Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
The Queen Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Sokol Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Golden Grin Casino Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Gage Ninja Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Bobblehead DLC No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Yakuza Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The PAYDAYCON 2015 Mask Pack Can be obtained for free.
Windows
Linux
Gage Chivalry Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
The Point Break Heists Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The Goat Simulator Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Wolf Pack Part of Legacy Collection. If you own the Wolf Pack from Payday: The Heist, you receive this DLC for free.
Windows
Linux
The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack II No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Sydney Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Dead by Daylight Mask Pack 5 Obtained by owning Dead by Daylight: Deluxe Edition on Steam.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 5 No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Biker Character Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
The Biker Heist Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack III No longer available.
Windows
Linux
free August Event Can be obtained for free.
Windows
Linux
John Wick Weapon Pack Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
The PAYDAYCON 2016 Mask Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Gage Spec Ops Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Scarface Character Pack No longer available.
Windows
Linux
Scarface Heist Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Sydney Mega Mask Players can donate at least $10 USD towards a charity to receive the mask.
Windows
Linux
John Wick Heists Part of Legacy Collection.
Windows
Linux
Gage Russian Weapon Pack Part of Legacy Collection and Gage vs Bikers Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Fedora Can be obtained for free.
Windows
Linux
Locke and Load Day 9 Can be obtained for free.
Windows
Linux
Antisphere Mask Pack Obtained by owning Antisphere on Steam.
Windows
Linux
h3h3 Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Payday 2: VR Free.
Windows
Border Crossing Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Cartel Optics Mod Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Tailor Pack 1 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Border Crossing Bundle.
Windows
Linux
San Martín Bank Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Tailor Pack 2 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Federales Weapon Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Weapon Color Pack 1 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and San Martín Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Breakfast in Tijuana Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Fugitive Weapon Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Weapon Color Pack 2 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Breakfast in Tijuana Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Gunslinger Weapon Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Tailor Pack 3 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Weapon Color Pack 3 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Buluc's Mansion Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, Silk Road Collection and Buluc's Mansion Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Dragon Heist Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Dragon Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Dragon Heist Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 2 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle.
Windows
Linux
The Ukrainian Prisoner Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Guardians Tailor Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Ukrainian Prisoner Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 3 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Black Cat Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Mega City Tailor Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Black Cat Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Winter Ghosts Tailor Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection and City of Gold Collection
Windows
Linux
Jiu Feng Smuggler Pack 4 Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Golden Dagger Tailor Pack Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Mountain Master Heist Part of Silk Road & City of Gold Collection, City of Gold Collection and Mountain Master Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Southbound Tailor Pack Part of Midland Bundle
Windows
Linux
McShay Weapon Pack Part of Midland Bundle
Windows
Linux
Midland Ranch Heist Part of Midland Bundle
Windows
Linux
High Octane Tailor Pack Part of Lost in Transit Bundle
Windows
Linux
Tijuana Music Pack Part of Lost in Transit Bundle
Windows
Linux
McShay Weapon Pack 2 Part of Lost in Transit Bundle
Windows
Linux
Lost in Transit Heist Part of Lost in Transit Bundle
Windows
Linux
Street Smart Tailor Pack Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle
Windows
Linux
McShay Mod Pack Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle
Windows
Linux
McShay Weapon Pack 3 Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle
Windows
Linux
Hostile Takeover Heist Part of Hostile Takeover Bundle
Windows
Linux
All Heist, Character, Weapon, Tailor, and Weapon Colour Pack DLCs released for Payday 2 are supported on Linux. Only the VR DLC is not supported.
Buying DLCs is not required to join missions from DLCs. Only a host has to have the DLC.
All DLC maps up to The White House can be played without DLC for 1 time in Career mode. Career mode also does not require the player to pay any offshore fee.
Starting from October 1, 2020, the Scarface Character Pack is no longer available for purchase due to licensing issues, rendering this DLC permanently unavailable if it was not purchased prior to that date.[5]
Career mode does not support the One Down modifier, so it is impossible to get achievements related to it.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -skip_intro parameter[6]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\PAYDAY 2\renderer_settings.xml
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/.local/share/Starbreeze/Payday2/renderer_settings.xml
Key bindings are stored inside save files.
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\PAYDAY 2\saves\<user-id>\
Linux <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/218620/remote/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/218620/remote/

Transfer save data from base game to VR beta

Deleting previous VR save may halt progress in VR.
Manually copy base game save[7]
  1. Go to %LOCALAPPDATA%\PAYDAY 2\saves\<user-id>\
  2. You'll find 2 files, save098.sav and save096.sav. The former being the base game save and latter being the VR save. If the VR save is missing, launch Payday 2 VR.
  3. Copy save098.sav and paste it into the same folder, with the name save098 - Copy.sav
  4. Delete or rename save096.sav to save096 OLD.sav
  5. Rename save098 - Copy.sav to save096.sav
  6. Launch Payday 2 VR


Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Saves can be manually transferred between Steam and Epic.
Steam Cloud
Cross-saving was "disabled" between Windows and Linux versions in Update 228 (In actuality, saves still sync over, the port now merely uses a differently named, but otherwise identical, save slot for Linux), however, save games can still be used interchangeably. A workaround for this has been made. Saves can be manually transferred between Steam and Epic.

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes and HUD are pillarboxed 16:9.[8]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Hor+ scaling, only up to 85-90°. Use Custom FOV. Recommended values are 1.70(105°), 1.75(110°) or 1.85(120°). Viewmodels start looking worse at 105°. Use this mod for more FOV when aiming.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use this mod for Borderless Windowed Fullscreen
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16 samples.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
As of Update 100, FXAA and SMAA are available to choose from. Nvidia users can force MSAA and SGSSAA with flag 0x004012C1 (disabling Chromatic Aberration is recommended to prevent blurring).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Defaults to 60 Hz. See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

NVIDIA HBAO+

Enabling HBAO+ for Nvidia graphics cards[citation needed]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Under Profiles select Payday 2.
  3. Under Ambient Occlusion compatibility insert the flag 0x00000004.
  4. Under Ambient Occlusion usage select Enabled.
  5. Under Ambient Occlusion setting select your quality of preference, but in order to use HBAO+ you must use Quality or High Quality.
  6. Click Apply changes.

Input

In-game control settings.
In-game control settings.
In-game keybinding settings.
In-game keybinding settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Some restriction that doesn't allow to set same key binds in vehicle controls as while on foot. A mod like HoldTheKey removes most restrictions on keybindings allowing you to setup on both keys.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Cursor speed is tied to framerate
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
XInput is required, but workarounds for other controllers can utilise the Steam Big Picture configurator, or X360CE (Windows) and XboxDRV (Linux).
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
Can be adjusted in-game. Is tied to the mouse's sensitivity.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Tracked motion controllers
Button/gesture prompts
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Button prompts
There is a mod available to replace the default prompts with DualShock 3/4 prompts Payday 2 DualShock 3/4 Button Prompts mod
Controller hotplugging
Chosen at the start screen. Cannot switch between controller and keyboard without restarting.
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
"Music", "SFX", and "Voice Chat" separated.
Surround sound
Stereo output only.[9] Users report surround sound worked in the past but was possibly broken by an update.[10][11]
Subtitles
Subtitles for character callouts are not available, such as players calling to each other. But can be implemented with a mod: See the Mods list.
Closed captions
See the Mods list, for a mod to implement them.
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
Fan translation, download.

Network

In-game network settings.
In-game network settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
UDP 9899
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Headsets
SteamVR
Requires VR DLC.
Oculus VR (LibOVR)
Requires VR DLC.
Windows Mixed Reality
Requires VR DLC.
OSVR
Devices
Tracked motion controllers
See Input for details.
Traditional controller
See Input for details.
Keyboard/Mouse
Play area
Seated
Standing
Room-scale

Issues fixed

Game crashes with memory issue in crash log

Try lowering the graphics settings as Payday 2 is in 32 bit only[12]
  1. Lower Graphics settings in Payday 2.

Game crashes with LLVM-related issues in the system log on Linux

Degraded Performance may be experienced with this command.
Any Mesa build that is built against LLVM 13 or above will crash the game. This can be fixed by running Zink; an OpenGL to Vulkan conversion layer baked into Mesa[13]
  1. Paste the following into Launch Options for Payday 2 env __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=mesa MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=zink GALLIUM_DRIVER=zink %command%
  2. If you want to run SuperBLT, the command is instead env __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=mesa MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE=zink GALLIUM_DRIVER=zink LD_PRELOAD="$LD_PRELOAD ./libsuperblt_loader.so" %command%

Main Menu gets excessively brighter upon launching the game

Ensure that your videocard driver's application settings are set to default[14]
  1. For AMD cards, open Radeon Settings, and ensure System Settings under Gaming are set to "Use application settings".
Do not use third-party program SMAA[citation needed]
  1. If you are using a third-party program such as RadeonPro in the case of AMD, ensure that SMAA is set to Off. Also opening and closing the Steam overlay may help to rectify this problem.

Not fitting fullscreen despite running at 1080p/Black screen when selecting 1080p

Sometimes Payday 2 does not fit entirely to the user's screen even though the resolution is set to 1920x1080.
Change renderer settings file[citation needed]
  1. Open renderer_settings.xml.
  2. There are two lines of text. On the bottom line, find where it says resolution= and make sure that's followed by 1920 1080.
  3. Finally look for refresh_rate= and make sure that's followed by 60/120/144
  4. The game should be running entirely in full screen now.

Issues with mouse movement near the top of the screen in fullscreen mode

On some resolutions the game will not properly lock the mouse to the window, causing issues with in-game overlays and unfocusing the game when clicking the top of the screen
Install a program to lock the mouse cursor inside the window[citation needed]
  1. Download Borderless Gaming.

Mouse input delay

Disable multi-threading[15]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>
  2. Open context.xml.
  3. Find multithreaded="true"
  4. Replace with multithreaded="false"
Change flip queue size to 0 or 1[16]
AMD users should try RadeonPro
Nvidia users can look in the "Manage 3D Settings" section of the graphics card control panel

Play on Intel HD3000 & HD4000

Custom .dll light-wrapper[17]
  1. Download Nvidia d3d9 perf fix
  2. Extract d3d9.dll into <path-to-game>

Double mouse cursor after Alt+Tab

Needs verification; option not present on Windows Vista.
Disable allowing themes to change mouse pointers[18]
  1. Go to Control Panel, Mouse, Pointers tab
  2. Uncheck "Allow themes to change mouse properties".
Refocus window workaround[citation needed]
  1. Press Alt+Tab and navigate to game to bring it forward/'focused', if you are focused on another window in front (such as a browsers). Then cycle through Alt+Tab again once you have brough the game forward and continue to hold when the selection is poised over the game.
  2. Position cursor inside game window and click repeatedly immediately after you release Alt+Tab .
  3. This will allow the game to refocus.

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Override refresh rate set by game[19][20]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open renderer_settings.xml with a text editor.
  3. Change the refresh_rate = "60" value to the desired hertz.

MSVCR120.dll was not found

Dependency is missing for game
  1. Go to the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
  2. Download and install BOTH vcredist_x64.exe AND xcredist_x86.exe
  3. Restart

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 3, 4.5 Linux only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux
Game is still limited by the 4GB hardcoded RAM limit that Windows adheres to.

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX Windows only
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Epic Online Services [21]

Mods

Libraries

  • SuperBLT, the successor to BLT-Hook and BLT4Linux, is essential for having multiple mods in Payday 2, and is designed to be both Windows and Linux-compatible. A Precompiled Loader for the Native Linux Port can be found here.
  • BeardLib, a large library that assists in mod creation, and is essential for a lot of mods to work in Payday 2.
  • Simple Mod Updater enables auto updating of mods using its' system.

Bugfixes

  • The Fixes collection of fixes for a lot of base game bugs and crashes.
  • Visual Fixes collection of fixes for game textures, materials, and models.

Optimization

  • Celer and Map-Based Optimizations Improves frame rate by optimising various maps using portals and occluders to de-render models if the player isn't within a certain area, no textures are changed. Additionally, Celer also features an improved occlusion manager and faster portals processing.
  • Clear Texture Cache Frees memory resources once a heist is loaded.
  • Iter Improves navigation of all NPCs and fixes various map issues.
  • Full Speed Swarm This mod allows all NPCs to stay as active as the game specs require. It also adds a large amount of fixes and code optimizations. It does NOT increase spawn rate or amount.

Quality of life

  • Closed Captions and Subtitles implements Closed Captions and Subtitles for character dialogue, such as players calling to each other. Or enemies talking and shouting.
  • Less Aliasing reduces the colour shimmering around models due to Anti-aliasing, making for a clearer image.
  • Rename Inventory Items With A Controller allows you to rename weapons and masks using a keyboard and controller.
  • Slider Values re-enables the slider GUI values in the options that were hidden since Update 79.
  • Drag and Drop Inventory is a mod that lets you move items, such as weapons and masks, in your inventory via drag and drop. You can even move them to a different page.
  • Inspect Weapon for Controllers adds weapon inspect support to controllers by pressing and holding down Y for 0.2 seconds.

HUDs

  • Pocohud and Additional PocoHud Trackers is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
  • VanillaHUD Plus (WolfHUD Continued) is cited as a "Compilation HUD" mod, which collects popular standalone HUD mods together into one package. Because of this, It's extremely configurable, and features can be tuned to personal preferences, or turned off outright.
  • VoidUI redesigns the entire HUD with a white and black angled aesthetic. VoidUI Infoboxes adds customisable info-boxes to your screen.
  • Modern Minimal HUD Designed to reduce visual pollution on screen and has a tactical modern touch to it.

Gameplay

  • Better Bots This mod tweaks and changes certain aspects of the bots so they are both more useful and are more similar to human players.
  • Keepers This mod lets you issue various types of order to your NPC teammates, including jokers.
  • Monkeepers This mod makes NPC teammates carry bags like players show them.
  • Saw Helper Show actual sawing hitboxes on objects which the game developer usually misplaces saw icons.

Graphics

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 83 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 2600
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) SteamOS
Processor (CPU) Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 83 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8800
ATI Radeon HD 2600
512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.

References

  1. PAYDAY 2 - 75% off, play for free & Steam OS launch - Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  2. Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-06-09
    Not DRM-free, and could not activate offline mode within the game
  3. Steam :: PAYDAY 2 :: PAYDAY 2: Update 237 Changelog - last accessed on 2023-06-08
    "Note that Linux users will not receive this update or any following updates coming to PC. In addition, Linux players will be unable to matchmake with other PC clients following this update. We tried to find a solution, but ultimately found it unfeasible due to the Linux version being on an older version of the PAYDAY 2 engine."
  4. PAYDAY 2: Update 228 Changelog - Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
  5. Scarface Character Pack - Payday Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
  6. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-11-07
  7. How to transfer your save file to the VR Beta - last accessed on May 2023
  8. Payday 2 21:9 Gameplay (2560x1080) (60fps) (Ultrawide) - YouTube - last accessed on May 2023
  9. PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
  10. Surround sound no longer works? :: PAYDAY 2 Bug Reporting - last accessed on May 2023
  11. 5.1 surround :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  12. Sudden Crash at White House - last accessed on May 2023
  13. LLVM 14 and 15 Breaks Payday 2 (Fixes in description) - last accessed on May 2023
  14. Main menu blooming bug. :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  15. Satoru's Master Bugfix/Troubleshooting Thread - last accessed on May 2023
  16. Mouse Lag - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  17. Intel HD graphics card and PAYDAY 2 - Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  18. Alt+Tab = double cursor - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
  19. Verified by User:Keith on 2019-11-06
  20. Refresh rate problems :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
  21. PAYDAY 2 News - PAYDAY 2 Comes to the Epic Store with Steam Crossplay - last accessed on 2023-06-26