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===Mods===
 
===Mods===
 
*[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.
 
*[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.
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/22253 The Fixes] and [https://modworkshop.net/mod/21098 Tweakdata Fixed] is a collection of fixes for a lot of base game bugs and crashes. These fixes have been officially implemented within the game in the past and the mods were later updated to remove those said fixes, both are still recommended.
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*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14924 BeardLib], A large library that assists in mod creation, and is essential for the majority of mods to work in Payday 2.
 +
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/23732 The Fixes] and [https://modworkshop.net/mod/21098 Tweakdata Fixed] is a collection of fixes for a lot of base game bugs and crashes. These fixes have been officially implemented within the game in the past and the mods were later updated to remove those said fixes, both are still recommended.
 +
*[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://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/15/1457328846183663967/ Pocohud] is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
 
*[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/15/1457328846183663967/ Pocohud] is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
 
*[https://github.com/Kamikaze94/WolfHUD WolfHUD] is cited as a "Compilation HUD" mod, which collects popular standalone HUD mods together into one package.<br />Because of this, It's extremely configurable, and features can be tuned to personal preferences, or turned off outright.<br />Newer updates also add enemy -> damage Indicators, similar to those in HoxHUD.
 
*[https://github.com/Kamikaze94/WolfHUD WolfHUD] is cited as a "Compilation HUD" mod, which collects popular standalone HUD mods together into one package.<br />Because of this, It's extremely configurable, and features can be tuned to personal preferences, or turned off outright.<br />Newer updates also add enemy -> damage Indicators, similar to those in HoxHUD.
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/25629 VanillaHUD Plus] is a compilation of popular standalone HUD mods together that is compatible with other popular HUDs, it also can be used the enhance the vanilla HUD.
 
 
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14800 Slider Values] re-enables the slider GUI values in the options that were hidden since Update 79.
 
*[https://modworkshop.net/mod/14800 Slider Values] re-enables the slider GUI values in the options that were hidden since Update 79.
 
*[https://pdmods-arc.berigora.net/paydaymods.com/mods/129/DDI.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://pdmods-arc.berigora.net/paydaymods.com/mods/129/DDI.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://pd2mods.z77.fr/celer.html Celer] Improves frame rate, mainly by adding portals and occluders, it does NOT alter visual quality, no textures are changed. Additionally, it features an improved occlusion manager and faster portals processing.
 +
*[https://pd2mods.z77.fr/clear_texture_cache.html Clear Texture Cache] Frees memory resources once 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.
 +
*[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.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\renderer_settings.xml}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\PAYDAY 2\renderer_settings.xml}}
{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/Starbreeze/Payday2/renderer_settings.xml}}
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{{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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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = false
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|borderless windowed        = hackable
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|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.
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|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = hackable
|light bar support notes  =  
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|light bar support notes  = Use [http://www.project-aurora.com/ Aurora] to add DS4 light bar support.
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
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|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>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540744475122325186/ Surround sound no longer works? :: PAYDAY 2 Bug Reporting]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743757701231257/ 5.1 surround :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions]</ref>
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|surround sound notes    = Stereo output only.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> Users report surround sound worked in the past but was possibly broken by an update.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/14/540744475122325186/ Surround sound no longer works? :: PAYDAY 2 Bug Reporting]</ref><ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/218620/discussions/8/540743757701231257/ 5.1 surround :: PAYDAY 2 General Discussions]</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles for character callouts are omitted, such as bulldozer announcements.
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|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    =  
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|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 =  
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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          =  
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|local play          = hackable
|local play players  =  
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|local play players  = 4
|local play modes    =  
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|local play modes    = Co-op
|local play notes    =  
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|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/lucasassislar/nucleuscoop/releases Nucleus Coop] & [https://github.com/ZeroFox5866/nucleuscoop/releases Unofficial mod].
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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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
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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    = 83 GB
 
|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
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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    = 83 GB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850
 
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon HD 5850

Revision as of 09:07, 14 June 2021

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 DLC
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

Key points

Linux users cannot use in-game voice chat or submit community skins to the Payday 2 workshop.
Linux Port has cross-platform multiplayer between Windows and Linux.

General information

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

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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
All versions require Steam DRM.
Due to Steam Bundle Limitations, the Legacy Edition cannot be gifted, however the Base Game can be purchased again and can be gifted.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Payday 2: VR Enables VR. Free.
Windows
A Merry Payday Christmas Soundtrack Soundtrack. Unlocks additional mask.
Windows
Linux
Alienware Alpha Mauler Available only for limited time for Alienware Arena users.
Windows
Linux
Armored Transport
Windows
Linux
Biker Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Career Criminal Content Available only as a preorder bonus.
Windows
Linux
Clover Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Dragan Character Pack
Windows
Linux
h3h3 Character Pack Not included with the Ultimate Edition
Windows
Linux
Gage Russian Weapon Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Assault Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Chivalry Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Historical Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Mod Courier
Windows
Linux
Gage Ninja Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Shotgun Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Sniper Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Spec Ops Pack
Windows
Linux
Gage Weapon Pack #01
Windows
Linux
Gage Weapon Pack #02
Windows
Linux
Hotline Miami 4 masks, 4 materials and 4 patterns are free.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 2 masks. Available only for buyers of Humble E3 Bundle 2014.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 2 2 masks. Available only for limited time via Humble Bundle.
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 3
Windows
Linux
Humble Mask Pack 4
Windows
Linux
Jacket Character Pack
Windows
Linux
John Wick Character Pack Free.
Windows
Linux
John Wick Weapon Pack
Windows
Linux
John Wick Heists
Windows
Linux
Old Hoxton Character Pack Free.
Windows
Linux
Scarface Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Scarface Heist
Windows
Linux
Sokol Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Sydney Character Pack
Windows
Linux
The Alesso Heist
Windows
Linux
The Big Bank Heist
Windows
Linux
The Biker Heist
Windows
Linux
The Bomb Heist
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's AK/CAR Mod Pack
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's BBQ Pack
Windows
Linux
The Butcher's Western Pack
Windows
Linux
The Charlie Santa Heist Free.
Windows
Linux
The COMPLETELY OVERKILL Pack Available for a limited time only.
Windows
Linux
The Death Wish Update Free.
Windows
Linux
The Diamond Heist
Windows
Linux
The Diamond Store Heist Free.
Windows
Linux
The Election Day Heist Free.
Windows
Linux
The Goat Simulator Heist
Windows
Linux
The Golden Grin Casino Heist
Windows
Linux
The Hoxton Breakout Heist Free.
Windows
Linux
The Infamy Update Free.
Windows
Linux
The Jack Mask Pack
Windows
Linux
The Joker Mask Pack
Windows
Linux
The King Mask Pack
Windows
Linux
The Official Soundtrack Soundtrack. Unlocks additional mask.
Windows
Linux
The OVERKILL B-Sides Soundtrack
Windows
Linux
The OVERKILL Pack
Windows
Linux
The PAYDAYCON 2015 Mask Pack
Windows
Linux
The Point Break Heists
Windows
Linux
The Queen Mask Pack
Windows
Linux
The Shadow Raid Heist Free.
Windows
Linux
Wolf Pack If you own the Wolf Pack from Payday: The Heist, you receive this DLC for free.
Windows
Linux
Yakuza Character Pack
Windows
Linux
Buying DLCs is not required to join missions from DLCs. Only a host has to have the DLC.
The Linux port supports all DLCs released for Payday 2, except the VR DLC.
Australian players can demonstrate their nationality to claim the already unobtainable Jacket Character Pack

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use the -skip_intro parameter[2]

Improving Graphics

There are multiple ways to improve the way Payday 2 looks, using an injector such as SweetFX will also help. ReShade can also prove useful.

Mods

  • 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.
  • BeardLib, A large library that assists in mod creation, and is essential for the majority of mods to work in Payday 2.
  • The Fixes and Tweakdata Fixed is a collection of fixes for a lot of base game bugs and crashes. These fixes have been officially implemented within the game in the past and the mods were later updated to remove those said fixes, both are still recommended.
  • Closed Captions and Subtitles implements Closed Captions and Subtitles for character dialogue, such as players calling to each other. Or enemies talking and shouting.
  • Pocohud is an incredibly popular fan made HUD mod. While not essential, it can dramatically improve your experience.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Celer Improves frame rate, mainly by adding portals and occluders, it does NOT alter visual quality, no textures are changed. Additionally, it features an improved occlusion manager and faster portals processing.
  • Clear Texture Cache Frees memory resources once 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.
  • 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.

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 <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[3]
  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
Steam Cloud
Savegames are cross-compatible with Windows and Linux versions.

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 are pillarboxed 16:9.[4]
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.[5] Users report surround sound worked in the past but was possibly broken by an update.[6][7]
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

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Spanish

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

Network

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

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Use Nucleus Coop & Unofficial mod.
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.

Issues fixed

Game crashes with memory issue in crash log

Try lowering the graphics settings as Payday 2 is in 32 bit only[8]
  1. Lower Graphics settings in Payday 2.

Main Menu gets excessively brighter upon launching the game

Ensure that your videocard driver's application settings are set to default[9]
  1. For AMD cards, open Catalyst Control Center 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[10]
  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[11]
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[12]
  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[13]
  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[14][15]
  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
OpenGL 3, 4.5 Linux Only.
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX Windows only
Audio Wwise
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer Steamworks

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