Username
Password
 
Payday: The Heist

Payday: The Heist Update Brings New Difficulty Setting, Masks and SWAT AI
Written Monday, April 09, 2012 By Lee Bradley
View author's profile

While we were stuffing our face with chocolate and Masters golf over the weekend, an update for Payday: The Heist hit, adding a new difficulty setting, masks and weapons.

The sizeable patch will be appreciated most by those that have dedicated a serious amount of time to the game, which is arguably the way it should be. The new difficulty setting, along with the masks and events will only be available to players that have reached level 145.

In addition to this, the update also boasts new SWAT TEAM AI and animations for improved strategy, as well as the ability to drop into games mid-heist. Full update details can be found below:

Masks of Disguise: Feeling stately? Presidential masks are now available to those players that have reached level 145. Players can grab a Golden mask when all heists are completed on OVERKILL 145+. BEEEF masks have also been added to the game, and can be picked up in the lobby.

OVERKILL 145+: Players that have reached level 145 can now play on a new difficulty called OVERKILL 145+, which opens up the possibility for new events and achievements. It also unlocks new weapons, such as the crowbar to open doors, as well as leaderboards.

DROP-IN: With the added in-game drop-in ability, players can set the server to allow for others to join the game mid-heist. Players can also filter players by setting server reputation and difficulty requirements.

SWAT Tactics: The SWAT captain has trained a slew of new recruits, resulting in challenging new tactics and counter measures for players to face on each of the heists.

Sweet Moves: Players can check out new weapon animations for the Shotgun. Law enforcers now move more tactically than ever before. Even civilians have new dance animations in the DIAMOND HEIST.

Portrait Window Additions: Players can now see the name of the character they are currently playing in the portrait window while in game.




 
 

User Comments
 
Forum Posts: 2365
Comment #1 by MazManZero
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 07:25:45 AM
(1Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
Surprised how long it took for PSN to get this (PC got it before Christmas). Non the less, it would be fun to try it. And although I shouldn't mention trophies, I'm curious will we ever get what the PC version got (beating each level on Overkill145+ difficulty).

This is my favourite PSN game though. Had such a blast playing it with others.

 
Forum Posts: 859
Comment #2 by Banacheckfps
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 08:13:25 AM
(1Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
I don't mind that the PC got it before the PS3 it's not like we are paying for it, I own The Heist also it's a very fun and good game. If this was a disc game we would be paying for this as DLC, i'll have too play this again soon.

 
Forum Posts: 647
Comment #3 by Svend Rugaard
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 09:22:23 AM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
i was release fridag last week, why this late news ?

 
Forum Posts: 927
Comment #4 by poetic_justice_
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 10:14:07 AM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
fun game! i dont know that i have the patience to reach Overkil 145+, but blasting away is quite fun.

 
Forum Posts: 503
Comment #5 by DarkByke
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 10:24:57 AM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
They should fix the AI's perfect aim actually. It's rediculous.

 
Forum Posts: 11
Comment #6 by syniik
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 10:48:24 AM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
@3 from what I've been seeing I think they're off on the weekends for any news updates.

 
Forum Posts: 15
Comment #7 by Psykoskull
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 12:22:35 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
You have to reach level 145 to get the Presidental masks? Looks like I'll be putting in some work then because I'm only up to level 42 :z

 
Forum Posts: 9
Comment #8 by SilverGriever
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 12:56:31 PM
(-4Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
Slow Monday?

 
Forum Posts: 72
Comment #9 by BizzyMTL
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 01:17:36 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
nice!!!

 
Forum Posts: 42
Comment #10 by tincann
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 01:50:17 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
Nice. I have quite a ways to get to 145, but the Drop in is an excellent addition. Nice additions.

 
Forum Posts: 21
Comment #11 by pkrockin86
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 03:35:42 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
My buddy and I love this game! We have been trying to convince 2 of our friends to buy it so we can have a solid team of 4, but it is nice to see more content coming to the game. I wonder if we will ever get more stages?

 
Forum Posts: 202
Comment #12 by Faulknor
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 04:47:37 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
Love the game, almost have my plat in it.. but why the hell is the update 1.5GB for just a couple of masks and being able to drop into games??

 
Forum Posts: 40
Comment #13 by inFlamesBoar
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 10:09:25 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
Kind of want to purchase this, does anyone still play it? Or only a niche few?

 
Forum Posts: 21
Comment #14 by pkrockin86
Monday, April 09, 2012 @ 11:27:59 PM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
I've played this game with AI bots with just a friend and I, and we see no real difference with playing with a team of 4. I mean, besides the obvious human being better in tactics. I can't really say how the game is because I always have bad luck hosting my own room (in any title), but luckily you only need 3 people instead of 15 others.

 
Forum Posts: 2312
Comment #15 by Crowquilt
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 @ 01:49:42 AM
(0) Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Report Comment
The game that made me scream like a woman. NOOB LUBE I HATE YOU. Best coop game ever.


You need to register before being able to post comments.

 


 
Game Info
Developer:
Overkill Software

Publisher:
Sony Computer Entertainment

Genre:
Shooter

Release:

US: October 18, 2011
Europe: November 02, 2011

Players: 1-4
Online Players : 2-4
ESRB: Mature
Collection:356
Wishlist:23
 
 
Screenshots
 
 
Videos
 
 
MyTrophies
You need to log in or register to use MyTrophies.
 
 
Related News
 
 
Rating
   

0  


84


0

You need to log in or register to rate games.

User Score is based on 46 user ratings.