PAYDAY 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter developed by Overkill Software and published by 505 Games. Released in 2013, the game centers on organized crime-themed heists where players take control of masked criminals completing bank robberies, drug trafficking missions, and high-risk contracts. Featuring skill trees, customizable weapons, and intense four-player co-op gameplay, PAYDAY 2 emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and replayability across a variety of large-scale operations.