PAYDAY™ 3: ‘Smash & Grab’ Update Launches Today!
The PAYDAY gang is back with a new kind of job – Smash & Grab – launching for free in PAYDAY 3. This new game mode introduces a streamlined, fast-paced heisting experience aimed at both new players looking for an easier entry point and veterans who want a quick thrill between bigger scores. Watch the trailer here!
Welcome to Smash & Grab
Smash & Grab is a more accessible and experimental game mode, developed in response to community feedback and in-depth user research. Designed to cut through the noise and get players straight into the action, this new mode simplifies objectives while maintaining the high-stakes intensity PAYDAY is known for.
Based on reimagined versions of No Rest for the Wicked and Boys in Blue, these shorter heists offer a 5–10 minute runtime with high replay value, in both loud and stealth. And no – you do not need to own the Boys in Blue DLC to play its Smash & Grab variant.
Streamlined. Strategic. Satisfying.
Smash & Grab isn’t just about speed – it’s also about confidence. By minimizing complexity, these heists help new players learn fast, succeed early, and get hooked. Veterans will also find fresh challenges, especially on higher difficulties where new twists like extra loot spread and vault access mechanics come into play.
Find Smash & Grab heists under their own category in Crime.net. They will be recommended for players below Infamy 10, but offer something for every criminal-minded tactician.
Also Coming in the Update: Spearfish 1895 Rifle
Alongside Smash & Grab, the update also brings a new weapon to the arsenal: the Spearfish 1895. This lever-action rifle delivers power and versatility, firing quickly from the hip or delivering precision shots when aiming down sights – a welcome addition for PAYDAY’s most seasoned gunfighters.
PAYDAY 3 Smash & Grab Update Overview
The latest PAYDAY 3 Update is free for all players:
- New game mode – Streamlined heists built for speed, training, and intensity.
[list] - Boys in Blue – Cops have pulled over several cars suspected of drug smuggling. Get in, grab the stash, and get out fast.
- No Rest for the Wicked – Security systems are down—this is our shot at some quick and easy cash!
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Smash & Grab is an ongoing part of our commitment to improving onboarding and long-term player retention. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed stepping into PAYDAY 3 — or if someone you know hung up their mask too soon — now’s the perfect time to give it another shot.
Since launch, PAYDAY 3 has grown to include 17 total heists, all set across the gritty landscape of New York City. This includes 8 core heists, 4 side hustles, and 4 heists from The Bad Apple DLC campaign — with Smash & Grab expanding the criminal playground even further.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: www.paydaythegame.com
NOTES TO EDITORS:
The latest assets can be found here.
About PAYDAY™ 3
The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement in PAYDAY 3 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: https://www.paydaythegame.com
About Starbreeze AB
Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. 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. For more information, please visit www.starbreeze.com.
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