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PAYDAY 3NewsPAYDAY 3: Update 3.8.1 Changelog
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PAYDAY 3: Update 3.8.1 Changelog

PAYDAY 3 · published 27 Aug 2026, 12:30 UTC · build 24964769

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We are now rolling out a new Hotfix to address some of the issues that came up with the 3.8 Update.

The update is now live on Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5.
XBOX and Microsoft Store players will receive the hotfix later today.

Changelog

  • Fixed AI targeting through smoke not being applied correctly, resulting in the smoke not protecting the player as intended.

  • Fixed the vision code of AI in stealth; their vision would detect players at a higher elevation than before the update.

  • Prevented audio from muting randomly during heists.

  • Fixed audio issues in the Tutorial, Penthouse, and the main menu.

  • Fixed the “back” button in the purchase menus not working when using a keyboard.

  • PC (Steam, Epic, Windows Store)

    • Fixed DualSense (PS5) controllers not working on PC.
      Steam Players who force-enabled Steam Input in order to play with PS5 controllers prior to this update can now disable it again if desired.

  • PS5

    • Fixed some DualSense controller vibrations not working consistently.

  • XBOX

    • Players can no longer join lobbies that are set to 'Invite-only' without an invite.

Heists

  • Turbid Station

    • Fixed AI getting stuck in the basement.

  • Gold & Sharke + Rock the Cradle

    • Fixed Shields getting stuck in certain spawn locations.

  • Boys in Blue

    • Fixed AI getting stuck near the back gate.

    • Fixed the lighting in the evidence room.

  • Houston Breakout

    • Fixed AI getting stuck.

  • Fear & Greed

    • Fixed Crew AI from getting stuck on the roof.

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.

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 3. Select "Properties" from the menu. Under the tab "LOCAL FILES" select "VERIFY INTEGRITY OF GAME FILES...". The process may take some time to finish.

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