Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 13 May, 2026 – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has launched “PAYDAY,” a new limited-time PvE mode developed in collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, the studio behind the PAYDAY franchise. Available through Update 41.2, PAYDAY introduces a four-player co-op experience where teams infiltrate high-risk locations, secure valuable loot, and escape while fighting off waves of security forces. The mode is available on PC from May 13 through June 17 and on console from May 21 through June 25.
A New Heist Experience in PUBG
PAYDAY shifts PUBG’s gameplay toward team coordination and objective-based strategy, allowing players to approach missions through stealth or direct combat.
- Players can choose from five classes—Assault, Medic, Tank, Marksman, and Ghost—each offering unique strengths for completing objectives and supporting the squad.
- Throughout each mission, players can strengthen their team through class-specific Ultimates and Gadgets, while unlocking additional skills and weapons by securing more loot and completing heists.
- Missions take place across a variety of urban environments inspired by locations from PAYDAY 3, including The Exchange, Diamond District, Nightclub, and Road Rage. The team must secure loot such as cash, gold, or jewelry before making their escape.
“With PAYDAY, we set out to expand PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS beyond its traditional gameplay by introducing a more strategic, team-driven experience,” said Taehyun Kim, Director of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. “Through our collaboration with Starbreeze Entertainment, we’ve combined PUBG’s signature intensity with the depth of the PAYDAY IP to deliver a new kind of heist gameplay for players.”
“The PAYDAY franchise is the ultimate heisting fantasy, the thrill of the perfect score, the camaraderie of a tight crew, and the rush of pulling it off against all odds,” said Adolf Kristjansson, CEO of Starbreeze AB. “Bringing that spirit into PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a moment of real pride for everyone at Starbreeze, and working alongside the team has been a privilege from day one.”
Event Pass and Additional Content
Alongside the new mode, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has introduced the “Event Pass: PAYDAY,” which includes PAYDAY Gang-themed cosmetics and additional rewards.
Update 41.2 also introduces new melee weapon execution animations, a new Secret Room in Miramar, and the latest Survivor Pass, “Urban Animals.” For more information on Update 41.2 and the PAYDAY mode, check out the latest Patch Report video and visit the official 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 co-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.