Welcome to PAYDAY 3&#8217;s newest Dev Update, where we talk about the 2.0.1 update, Jacket Character Pack, Twitch Drops, Don&#8217;t Be A Hero, and more! Learn more in our blog post: <a href="https://www.paydaythegame.com/news/payday3/2025/01/dev-update-11/">https://www.paydaythegame.com/news/payday3/2025/01/dev-update-11/</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-post-title">Meet the Crew: Part 03 – More Technology for More People</h2>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It&#8217;s time for part three of &#8220;Meet the Crew&#8221;! This time we&#8217;ve talked to Per-Olof Romell, our Head of Technology, about how to leverage tech and the philosophy guiding his work.</h2>



When did you join Starbreeze, and why? I joined Starbreeze in October 2024, as Head of Technology. I think our company is at a very interesting point of its journey. Apart from its proud past, there’s a lot of great people here with great ambition. Things are moving at a fast pace, and new possibilities appear every day. I couldn’t help myself wanting to be part of that.



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What career path does one take to become Head of Technology? I started as a programmer back in 2000, at an independent game studio. A few years later, I joined DICE, which led to me working for Electronic Arts for many years, then Ubisoft. I’ve always been curious about how things work and how to continuously improve, which led me to the tech side of things.



What principles guide your work in leveraging technology to develop games?To me, technology is just another tool used to create experiences that resonate with people. So, the question becomes “How do we use it to create amazing games together?”. Never letting go of that purpose, always trying to find ways to improve and balancing a high-level view with a love for the technical details has been key to my approach.



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What advice would you give someone starting out in your field?  Stay curious! Focus on the experience more than creating the perfect system. It’s what’s on the screen and in the speakers that matters in the end. Game development is a very exciting field to be in as it is constantly evolving, and there’s really no limit to what can be accomplished. Don’t forget to have fun!



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Can you say anything about what you are working on currently? Oh, in my position I work on a million things at the same time. No day is ever the same as the one before it. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.



In your role, what is needed the most to bring your work to life – more technology for the people, so to say? That’s a very interesting question, and the answer is so long that I would probably never be able to finish answering. But I will say one thing &#8211; the single most important one &#8211; and that is to be surrounded by great people that want to do great things. That takes you a long way, and without it, any process in the world won’t help you.



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What’s your favorite game – and why? I have to answer the game that started it all for me &#8211; Last Ninja 2 on C64. I wouldn’t play it today, or even enjoy it, but it had enough impact on me as a kid that it changed the trajectory of my life forever. Imagine if something I’ve been part of, or will be part of, creating would have that effect on someone, that would be pretty cool.



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Meet the Crew: Part 03 – More Technology for More People

Starbreeze Entertainment is proud to announce a partnership with innovative Swedish studio The Gang to publish ‘Unseen’. The game is a unique blend of first and second-person perspective that makes for a truly eerie experience that will have you constantly checking over your shoulder. Unseen is currently available to <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2526310/Unseen/">wishlist on Steam</a>. 
In Unseen, players assume the role of Sophie, a young blind girl who relies on her faithful teddy bear to navigate the shadowy corridors of a haunted mansion. Every creaking floorboard and unsettling silhouette hints at looming threats, challenging players to overcome frightening obstacles and uncover the mansion’s dark history — before it’s too late. Unseen is currently available to <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2526310/Unseen/">wishlist on Steam</a>. 
“The Gang has an incredible ability to create engaging game experiences – whether as standalone games or integrated into growing game platforms like Fortnite and Roblox. Their approach to using new technology and harnessing player creativity is truly inspiring. We are excited to combine our experiences and strengths to bring Unseen to players, together.”, says Gustav Nisser, Head of Commercial, Starbreeze Entertainment.
&#8220;As we are wrapping up our production it feels great to collaborate with Starbreeze. We share the same vision for the game and really look forward to bringing it to the players together.”, says Per Hallros, Game Lead, The Gang.
Starbreeze Entertainment will be publisher by name and support ‘Unseen’ and The Gang with expertise in release management, marketing, community management, and data management and analytics.
Stay tuned for further information and updates on the game’s official <a href="https://x.com/play_unseen_">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@play.unseen">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/play_unseen">Instagram</a>.
For more information, please contact; Gustav Nisser, Head of Commercial, Starbreeze Entertainment Telephone: +46(0)8-209 208 E-mail: <a href="mailto:publishing@starbreeze.com">publishing@starbreeze.com </a>
About Starbreeze Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console 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 under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">www.starbreeze.co</a>m and corporate.starbreeze.com
About The Gang The Gang is a leading developer studio known for creating branded digital activations and immersive gaming experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands (Amazon, Warner Brothers, Spotify, etc.). The Gang is the creator of the hit game Strongman Simulator on Roblox, which has garnered a massive player base. Building on this success, The Gang is now actively expanding its portfolio by developing original IPs for Steam and other platforms.

Starbreeze Entertainment and The Gang join forces to publish ‘Unseen’

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PAYDAY 3 will be available for free to claim and keep for PlayStation Plus members starting February 4. This is the perfect opportunity to get your friends onboard and kickstart your new life of crime together. February also marks the return of a fan-favourite heister – Jacket – known for his iconic chicken mask, voice recorder, and unrelenting penchant for ruthless violence, making his triumphant return to the PAYDAY universe on February 3. 
To celebrate Jacket’s return and give fans a taste of the chaos to come, watch this brand-new trailer showcasing the unique flair only Jacket can bring – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RscaFf3beZ0">watch the trailer here</a>. In addition to the trailer, Starbreeze has created a mini-game to celebrate the upcoming launch of Jacket and PAYDAY´S legacy. ‘Don´t be a Hero’ is a stealth take on the iconic Hotline Miami franchise, the home of Jacket.
Don´t be a Hero Don&#8217;t Be a Hero is a stealth-focused homage to the Hotline Miami franchise. The mini-game is created by Vincent Hellberg, a Graphic Designer on the Starbreeze marketing team, who also makes his own games and is known for his memorable appearances as Robert Banks in the Gateway Live lore video.
Flipping the script, players step into the role of Milton, a bank teller obsessed with the PAYDAY gang. Instead of being the predator, you play as a survivor trying to outmaneuver the gang, save colleagues, and grab some cash along the way.
Embrace the chaos, grab your bat, and unleash your inner psychopath—because Jacket is back. <a href="https://www.paydaythegame.com/static/hero/">Play the game here</a>!
PAYDAY 3 Jacket Character DLC Overview
Since his debut in PAYDAY 2, Jacket has become more than just a playable character; he’s a cultural icon within the PAYDAY universe. The Jacket character pack for PAYDAY 3 includes both free and paid content:
Paid content:
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<li>‘Jacket’ playable character with signature outfit</li>
<li>‘Richard Rising’ signature mask</li>
<li>‘Miami Decadence’ preset weapon (Tribune 32)</li>
<li>‘Sociopath’ weapon Overskill</li>
<li>‘Letterman’ charm</li>
<li>‘Richard 1989’ sticker</li>
</ul>
Free content
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<li>Overskill system – a new skill system to be used in parallel with the regular skill system</li>
<li>Free Valentine Edition Twitch drops</li>
</ul>
 
Coming to PlayStation Plus
PAYDAY 3 will be available for free to claim and keep for PlayStation Plus members starting February 4, for a limited time of one month. This is the perfect opportunity to get your friends onboard and kickstart their new life of crime together!
The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement last September in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, on Console Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: <a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/nonqd9">https://www.paydaythegame.com</a>
The latest press assets can be found <a href="https://press.plaion.com/Payday-3#?tab=Press-releases-0&amp;scrollto=">here</a>.
For more information, please contact; André Persson, Chief Marketing Officer, Starbreeze Entertainment Phone: +46(0)8-209 208 E-mail: publishing@starbreeze.com
About PAYDAY™ 3 The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement last September in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series S|X, on Console Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and GeForce Now.
For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: <a href="https://t.paydaythegame.com/c/nonqd9">https://www.paydaythegame.com</a>
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 under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit<a href="http://www.starbreeze.com/">www.starbreeze.com</a>.

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