May 13, 2026
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PUBG collaborates with PAYDAY to introduce a new 4-player PvE heist mode featuring five unique classes, stealth mechanics, and four distinct missions.
Key Changes
- 1New 4-player PvE 'PAYDAY' heist mode added to Arcade
- 2Five unique classes introduced: Assault, Support, Tank, Marksman, and Ghost
- 3Four distinct heist missions: Diamond District, The Exchange, Nightclub, and Road Rage
- 4New stealth system featuring detection circles, security cameras, and suspicion scores
- 5Secondary weapons granted unlimited ammo and permanent silencers
- 6Event Pass: PAYDAY launched alongside Stranded Pilot cosmetic livestream drops
- 7Weapon teamkill disabled for the duration of the mode
All Changes
🎮New Game Mode(4)
- newPAYDAY Mode: New 4-player co-op PvE mode 'PAYDAY' added to the Arcade menu
- newSafehouse: Added a Safehouse lobby for preparation, class selection, and mission voting
- newMatchmaking: Implemented a voting system for heist selection and difficulty levels
- changePAYDAY Mode: Service period scheduled for PC (May 13 - June 17) and Console (May 21 - June 25)
👥Classes(5)
- newAssault Class: Assault class added: Specializes in automatic fire, high damage, and heavy armor
- newSupport Class: Support class added: Provides damage buffs, health recovery, and defense improvements
- newTank Class: Tank class added: High health and close-range power designed to draw enemy fire
- newMarksman Class: Marksman class added: High-accuracy, long-range damage dealer
- newGhost Class: Ghost class added: Light armor and small-caliber weapons for flanking and tactical agility
🗺️Heist Missions(4)
- newDiamond District: Diamond District: Heist focused on looting jewelry stores with stealth or loud options
- newThe Exchange: The Exchange: Mission centered on cracking a corporate vault to secure laundered cash
- newNightclub: Nightclub: Infiltration mission set in a club environment
- newRoad Rage: Road Rage: High-intensity mission involving stopping and cleaning out armored trucks
⚙️Gameplay Mechanics(7)
- newSecurity System: Implemented a stealth system featuring detection circles, patrolling guards, and security cameras
- newSecurity System: Added a Suspicion Score mechanic where destroying cameras or killing guards can trigger alarms
- newStealth Mechanics: Added evidence bags that must be hidden in dumpsters to avoid detection
- buffSecondary Weapons: Secondary weapons now have unlimited ammo and are permanently silenced for stealth
- changePrimary Weapons: Primary weapon ammo must now be refilled via ammo bags or specific class abilities
- changeCombat: Teamkill from weapons is disabled, but teamkill from throwables remains enabled
- changeProgression: XP rewards set to 100% for mission success and 20% for failure
🎁Events & Rewards(2)
- newEvent Pass: New Event Pass: PAYDAY available for $3.99 (or 100 G-Coin per level)
- newLivestream Drops: Livestream Drops added: Stranded Pilot cosmetic set (Pants, Gloves, Hat, Vest) obtainable via Twitch/Kick
Summary
The PAYDAY collaboration brings a dedicated PvE experience to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Players form squads of four to execute heists across four unique maps, utilizing a class-based system with specialized roles like Assault, Tank, and Ghost. The mode introduces complex stealth systems including security cameras, guard detection, and suspicion management, alongside a dedicated Event Pass and livestream rewards.