Sidetrack Games has rolled out PAYDAY 2 Update 241, focusing heavily on improving overall stability and addressing several lingering issues. This latest patch delivers notable gameplay adjustments, including reduced upgrade interaction timers and multiple crash fixes across various systems. The development team emphasizes that while not every issue can be resolved at once, their ongoing efforts aim to make the experience smoother for all heisters.
The update also introduces essential fixes to networking, heists, UI, and weapon systems, addressing problems like invalid icons, freezing with akimbo weapons, and crashes in the CRIME.NET menu. Alongside these fixes, the update resolves visual bugs, rebalances certain gameplay mechanics, and polishes the user interface for a more reliable and seamless in-game experience.
Full Patch Notes
Update Size: 33.9 MB
Gameplay
- Reduced interaction timers for upgrading drills, saws, and thermal lance from 10 seconds to 3 seconds
- Fixed an issue where carried lootbags were consumed upon failed interaction
- Resolved floating hands visible through cameras
- Adjusted flashbang detonation timers on higher difficulties
- Fixed Ordnance Bag refresh exploit via rejoining sessions
- Fixed Captain Winters’ immortality bug when his squad is killed prematurely
Network
- Fixed issues preventing players from joining games
- Resolved client-side host masquerading exploit that made players unkickable
- Fixed crashes related to shotgun push mechanics
- Fixed crash caused by invalid projectile spawns
- Resolved crash with Creeps mutator at maximum damage and nuclear option enabled
Heists
- Fixed incorrect secure values for Dentist’s Loot (Golden Grin Casino) and BCI Headset (Biker Heist)
- Corrected icons for Blood Sample (No Mercy) and Oil Sample (Crude Awakening) mission equipment
UI
- Fixed exploit allowing infinitely long usernames
- Fixed CRIME.NET crash related to invalid difficulty levels
- Corrected random number display in CRIME.NET lobbies without mods
- Adjusted news feed placement to avoid overlap with version number
- Fixed random player HUD flashing caused by health regeneration effects
- Fixed custom Point of No Return timers not using assigned icons
Weapons
- Fixed freezing issue for clients using akimbo weapons
- Improved bullet decal rendering speed for high rate of fire weapons
- Restored missing reticle selection for Tuunbaq Scope mod
- Fixed reload delay issue for slow fire rate weapons such as Aran G2 Sniper Rifle
- Fixed common and uncommon weapon skins unequipping or resetting attachments
- Corrected several incorrectly applied default weapon parts on specific skins
Additional Notes
- Updates may conflict with installed mods. Players experiencing issues should disable mods and verify game files through Steam to restore normal functionality.
Payday 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter developed by Overkill Software, originally released in August 2013. The game allows up to four players to perform high-stakes heists across Washington D.C., blending strategy and action in equal measure. PAYDAY 2 is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
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