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Steam app 218620 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:40 UTC

PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

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PAYDAY 2 Steam header artwork
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.Starbreeze Entertainment
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 16:40 UTC
App ID
218620
Product type
Game
Developer
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Publisher
Starbreeze Entertainment
Release date
13 Aug, 2013
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
1,328
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic
79

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportTracked Controller SupportDualShock Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputStereo Sound

Popular tags

Co-opActionFPSHeistMultiplayerLooter ShooterOnline Co-OpStealthCrimeShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackGun CustomizationTacticalPvEStrategySingleplayerFunnySimulation
About this gameFull description from Steam
PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree. The CRIMENET network offers a huge range of dynamic contracts, and players are free to choose anything from small-time convenience store hits or kidnappings, to big league cyber-crime or emptying out major bank vaults for that epic PAYDAY. While in DC, why not participate in the local community, and run a few political errands? Up to four friends co-operate on the hits, and as the crew progresses the jobs become bigger, better and more rewarding. Along with earning more money and becoming a legendary criminal comes a character customization and crafting system that lets crews build and customize their own guns and gear. Key Features Rob Banks, Get Paid – Players must choose their crew carefully, because when the job goes down they will need the right mix of skills on their side. CRIMENET – The dynamic contract database lets gamers pick and choose from available jobs by connecting with local contacts such as Vlad the Ukrainian, shady politician "The Elephant", and South American drug trafficker Hector, all with their own agenda and best interests in mind. PAYDAY Gunplay and Mechanics on a New Level – Firing weapons and zip tying civilians never felt so good. Dynamic Scenarios – No heist ever plays out the same way twice. Every single scenario has random geometry or even rare events. Choose Your Skills – As players progress they can invest in any of five special Skill Trees: Mastermind, Enforcer, Ghost, Technician and Fugitive. Each features a deep customization tree of associated skills and equipment to master, and they can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate heister. More Masks than Ever – PAYDAY 2 features a completely new mask system, giving players the ability to craft their own unique mask with a pattern and color of their choice, resulting in millions of different combinations. Weapons and Modifications – A brand new arsenal for the serious heister, covering everything from sniper and assault rifles to compact PDWs and SMGs. Once you've settled for a favorite, you can modify it with optics, suppressors, fore grips, reticles, barrels, frames, stocks and more, all of which will affect the performance of your weapon. There are also purely aesthetic enhancements - why not go for the drug lord look with polished walnut grips for your nine? Play It Your Way – Each job allows for multiple approaches, such as slow and stealthy ambushes or running in guns blazing. Hit the target any way you want, each approach will provide a different experience. A Long History of Additional Content – More than 70 updates since release, including new heists, characters, weapons and other gameplay features like driving cars and forklifts.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 11 regional ratings

Content notice

PAYDAY 2 is a bank robbing game that glorifies clearly villanous acts. It contains high levels of violence, often against police officers or other law enforcement agencies. It does not go out of its way to be gory or gruesome, but can appear that way in chance situations.

Regional ratings

BBFC18
CRL18
CSRRR
DEJUS18Violência · Medo · Atos criminosos · Linguagem imprópria · Drogas lícitas · Drogas ilícitas
ESRBmBlood · Drug Reference · Intense Violence · Strong Language · Suggestive Themes
FPB18
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Penampilan Tokoh
MDAM18
NZOFLCr18
OFLCr18
PEGI18
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 32 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC. Additional Notes: Requires a CPU which supports the SSE4.1 instruction set

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 32 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale. Requires installing the free VR DLC.

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages12 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Dutch
Russian
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Korean
Polish

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

1,328 achievements in total.

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Coming in HotAchievement
Fish A.I.Achievement
F in ChemistryAchievement
Caribbean PirateAchievement
Short FuseAchievement
Painting Yourself Into a CornerAchievement
Big DealAchievement
I Wasn't Even There!Achievement
I Knew What I Did Was WrongAchievement
Doctor FantasticAchievement

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