PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2 PAYDAY 2: Update 243 Changelog

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PAYDAY 2: Update 243 Changelog
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Feb. 20, 2026
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PAYDAY 2: Update 243 Changelog

Hello heisters!

[p]This update focuses on mask customization, general fixes and a new method to obtain the Jacket character- Lets get to the good stuff![/p][p][/p]

Mask Customization Overhaul

[p]Welcome to the future of mask making![/p][p]We put some time overhauling the mask customization system from the original 2013 "one material, two colors" into something more modern and flexible- The new system will now utilize your entire roster of unique materials as colors![/p][p][/p][p]*All mask colors in your inventory (and modified masks) will be automagically converted to flat color materials[/p][p]Alongside this overhaul we've put together a handful of new patterns to look out for![/p][p][/p]

Jacket Character Pack

[p]Jacket Character Pack can now be bought on Steam and Epic platforms, making him available to all countries and PC platforms![/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3188980/"][/dynamiclink]All existing and future owners of Jacket Character Pack or Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number: Deluxe Edition can find a brand new Mega Richard Returns mask- Which also has a special mask customization mechanic if you want to get more colorful. ;)[/p][p][/p]

PAYDAY 2: Update 243 Changelog

Update Size: 78.4 MB

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Masks

  • [p]Added the Mega Richard Returns mask[/p]
    • [p]Owning Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number - Digital Special Edition or Jacket Character Pack will give you the mask[/p]
    • [p]Overhauled mask cosmetic system: Instead of colors, masks now use accent materials[/p]
    • [p]Added free "Paint Stripper" material that will reveal the original mask design through patterns[/p]
    • [p]Converted mask color inventory items to materials[/p]
    • [p]Mask materials are now sorted by color[/p]
    • [p]Re-exported many mask patterns in higher quality[/p]
      • [p]Unfortunately some patterns may be lost to time, but they all got a pass to fix color bleeding issues from the old system[/p]
      • [p]Fixed incorrect default reflections on several masks which would cause performance drops for some PCs[/p]
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      Weapons

      • [p]Added a new shock melee weapon free for everyone: The Shock Baton[/p]
      • [p]Reverted HE ammo self-damage to values from before update 242[/p]
      • [p]Fixed China Puff grenade launcher being able to deal crit damage[/p][p][/p]

      Gameplay

      • [p]Reimplemented the counter tase animation used for the aced version of the "Shockproof" skill[/p]
      • [p]Reduced the base count of allowed enemy groups (from 15, 17, 18 to 14, 16, 17 )[/p]
      • [p]Adjusted activation/deactivation checks for the "Sixth Sense" skill[/p]
        • [p]Reloading, swapping weapons or aiming down sights will no longer cancel the skills effect[/p]
        • [p]Moving in a tiny area will no longer cancel the skills effect[/p]
        • [p]Removed suppressor hitbox from Suppressed Sentry Gun equipment to prevent dealing damage through its shield[/p]
        • [p]Fixed a potential crash related to spawning Gage packages[/p]
        • [p]Fixed the mounted turret bag being secured when completing a heist with it on your back[/p]
        • [p]Fixed parachute debris causing players to "land" on top of it and fall to their deaths[/p][p][/p]

        UI

        • [p]Overhauled the profile switcher menu[/p]
          • [p]Added reorder buttons for sorting your builds[/p]
          • [p]Profiles now show the full profile in one panel[/p]
          • [p]Profile switcher menu can now be opened with a controller[/p]
          • [p]Added search bars to the mask customization menus and the melee selection menus[/p]
          • [p]Added a proper icon for electric ammo[/p]
          • [p]Added status effect icons for melee weapons[/p]
          • [p]The Crew Setup page on the mission briefing menu now shows equipped throwables and secondary deployables[/p]
          • [p]Fixed lobby codes not copying properly on Proton or when there was already something in the clipboard[/p]
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          Heists

          Crude Awakening
          • [p]Fixed mission critical dialogue for the pressure valves objective not playing when the "Mute Contractors Voices" option is enabled [/p][p][/p]
          Reservoir Dogs
          • [p]Fixed the "Just Shut up and Take My Money!" achievement not awarding[/p]
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          [p]Updates may be incompatible with the mods you may have installed. Even seemingly unrelated mods may cause unexpected issues. If you are experiencing any problems with the game; try removing any mods you may have installed and try again.[/p][p][/p][p]If you are having issues with an unmodded game you can try to verify the integrity of the game files. In the Steam library; right-click on PAYDAY 2. Select "Properties" from the menu. Under the tab "LOCAL FILES" select "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES…". The process may take some time to finish.[/p][p][/p][p]Sidetrack Games ːTheRoosterː[/p]