Payday 2

74 / 100ShooterRole-playing (RPG)TacticalAugust 13, 2013

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

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Payday 2 Gets Massive Engine Overhaul: Diesel 3.0 Beta Cuts Install Size by 60%

Payday 2, the long-running co-op heist FPS, is getting a significant shot in the arm with a sweeping engine modernization effort. Developers are introducing the rebuilt "Diesel 3.0" engine in an open beta launching at the end of June 2026, described as "a massive undertaking" aimed at dragging the aging title into the modern era. The overhaul promises dramatically improved performance, fewer crashes, and a staggering 60% reduction in the game's install size — welcome news for a game that has accumulated years of updates and content.

Jun 28, 2026

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Roundup: LoL Classic Revealed, Payday 2 Reborn & More Big Game Updates

It's been a packed week across the gaming landscape, with surprise announcements, live events, and long-overdue updates dropping all at once. Riot Games was forced to confirm League of Legends Classic after dataminers blew its cover ahead of a planned MSI reveal — the nostalgia-driven mode is now officially on the way. Meanwhile, Square Enix's Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is keeping the roster hype alive by naming FFX's Tidus as the next limited-time character, complete with Abilities inspired by Yuna and Wakka, while the evergreen Final Fantasy XI kicks off its beloved Celestial Nights date event in July with avatar swimsuit rewards in tow.

Jun 27, 2026