Amsterdam, The Netherland - May 6, 2026 - PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has unveiled “PAYDAY,” a new limited-time heist mode developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, the developer behind the globally recognized PAYDAY IP, available from May 12 to June 10. To support the launch, KRAFTON released a new cinematic trailer featuring an original track by 070 Shake, created exclusively for the mode.
A New Heist Experience in PUBG
In “PAYDAY,” players team up to plan and execute high-risk heists, securing objectives and escaping under pressure. The mode shifts the focus from traditional battle royale gameplay to strategy, coordination, and role-based team play.
Players can choose from five distinct classes—Assault, Medic, Tank, Marksman, and Ghost—each offering different strengths for completing objectives. Missions take place across a variety of urban environments, including The Exchange, Diamond District, Nightclub, and Road Rage, where teams must secure targets such as vaults, data, and cash before making their escape.
Each scenario supports multiple playstyles, allowing teams to approach objectives with stealth or pivot to direct combat as situations escalate.
New Trailer Showcases 070 Shake Collaboration
The newly released trailer highlights the tension and pacing of the mode, following a team of masked players as they carry out a coordinated heist in a cinematic urban setting.
The trailer features “Baby Driver,” an original track by 070 Shake, continuing PUBG’s ongoing collaboration with the artist. Her music has previously been featured in PUBG trailers including UNBOUND and Xeno Point, with “PAYDAY” marking the first time an original track has been created specifically for a PUBG mode.
Expanding PUBG’s Creative Collaborations
With “PAYDAY,” PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS continues to expand its collaborations across gameplay and music, bringing new experiences to players through partnerships with developers and artists.
Players can watch the “PAYDAY” trailer now and learn more about the mode by visiting the official PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS website at https://pubg.com/.
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About KRAFTON, Inc.
Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is a global game developer and publisher dedicated to pioneering unforgettable worlds for players everywhere. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON brings together a diverse portfolio of studios including PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks, inZOI Studio, JOFSOFT, Eleventh Hour Games, OmniCraft Labs, Olivetree Games, Loonshot Games, and 9B STUDIO. Each is united by a commitment to bold imagination and breakthrough game-making.
KRAFTON's franchises and titles include PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. Guided by its vision to pioneer the path to players' dreams, KRAFTON is focused on building franchises that last and delivering experiences that resonate with players around the world.
For more information, visit www.KRAFTON.com.
About PAYDAY®
PAYDAY is Starbreeze’s flagship co-op heisting franchise, spanning PC and console games with a global community. It is one of the world’s most recognized o-op heisting experiences, having engaged more than 50 million players and generated more than USD 400 million in lifetime gross revenue.
With the franchise at the core of Starbreeze’s strategy, PAYDAY continues to evolve through new content and live engagement, partnerships, and licensing that expand the universe to new audiences and formats. PAYDAY is a registered trademark of Starbreeze AB (publ).
About Starbreeze Entertainment
Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher, and distributor of video games targeting the global market. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.