Perfect Heist 2

Released: Dec 10, 2021
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 01:37 GMT

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11 Sep 2026Developer post
Update 48: Free PietSmiet class pack DLC and bugfixes!
This update adds a new free-forever class pack DLC inspired by PietSmiet, featuring 6 new classes based on the crew: Play as Sep , Chris , Dennis , Jay , and Peter , each bringing their own chaotic set of abilities to the bank. Throw zap grenades , set entire rooms on fire , gamb
This update adds a new free-forever class pack DLC inspired by PietSmiet, featuring 6 new classes based on the crew: Play as Sep, Chris, Dennis, Jay, and Peter, each bringing their own chaotic set of abilities to the bank. Throw zap grenades, set entire rooms on fire, gamble away stolen money, earn cash through livestreams, trick robbers with fake loot, and turn every heist into something even more chaotic!
The new classes are designed to add more variety to both the cop and robber teams, with new gadgets, weapons, and strategies. Whether you're helping your team escape with the money or making the robbers' lives as difficult as possible, the PietSmiet DLC adds a fresh set of ways to play.

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Also included are improvements for the Deaddrop robber class, as well as lots of general bugfixes, new level editor objects, modding model import improvements, and new clothing rows being made available to modders!

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Full changelog: New:
added new free "Pietsmiet" class DLC
added "[Advanced] kickFamilySharedAccounts = true" dedicated server setting; kicks accounts that are subscribed to the game through family sharing
Class Changes:
Deaddrop:
Deaddrops BOB no longer targets disguised cops
fixed Deaddrops BOB jittering on clients
fixed Deaddrops BOB being scared of dead cops
fixed Deaddrops BOB playing an explosion sound and VFX if it got shot and is destroyed without dealing damage
Map Changes:
Rome:
fixed bots getting stuck on the roof
added 2 donuts to kitchen area, and health kit to Managers Office
Fixed:
potential fix for banlist.txt not working correctly
fixed issue resulting in client players not loading scripts included in a custom map correctly
additional fix and extra logs for the issue resulting in client players not loading scripts included in a custom map correctly, if no other steam modpacks were loaded
fixed exploit allowing ability spamming without cooldowns
fixed infinite ability stacking by picking up gadgets
Level Editor:
fixed "AI Navmesh Mover" sometimes not working correctly on larger maps
added "Blue Powder", "Suspicious Plant", "Suspicious Package 1", and "Suspicious Package 2" props
playtesting now includes all classes
Modding:
fixed normals issue resulting in weird looking imported models in-game
added "Skeleton" and "Roman" clothing rows
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27 Apr 2026Developer post
Update 47: Modpacks, custom classes, class balance, audio fixes, and more!
This update adds one of the longest-requested features to the game: Custom Modpacks using the LUA coding language. Modpacks can easily be created through the level editor, included with your custom maps, or uploaded separately to the Steam Workshop. Modders can define custom game
04 Nov 2025Developer post
Update 46: New Robber Class, New Map and lots of improvements
A new official map called Rome is included in this update. It's designed for 4 to 8 players and features an open employee area, lots of zones for robbers to transition from customer to employee clothing, and three vaults. Inside the Upper Vault players will find a new Silver Cart
A new official map called Rome is included in this update. It's designed for 4 to 8 players and features an open employee area, lots of zones for robbers to transition from customer to employee clothing, and three vaults.
Inside the Upper Vault players will find a new Silver Cart object, which is too heavy to be looted and stashed inside the usual money bags. Robbers instead will have to push the cart towards the nearest escape van, adding a new layer to their heists.
This update also contains a brand-new robber class called Deaddrop. This breach class is currently only available when selecting the "Experimental" class pack and features a Briefcase Operated Bot, or BOB for short. BOB will drive towards the nearest vault to blow it up, and hide inside his briefcase if he gets spotted by a cop on the way there. While hiding inside his briefcase, he can't be damaged, forcing cops to break line of sight first to bait him out of hiding, before being able to shoot him.
Deaddrop can also hide money inside boxes, which will reward him with some interest on the money and reduced BOB cooldown, depending on the amount of money he currently has stored away.
The Swarm cop class has also received some changes, his Sweep-O cleaning robots are a lot smarter, and can now target Mechanic's barrel bombs as well as Madman's IED, rewarding Swarm with new Idea Spark resources each time they extinguish a fire or defuse a bomb, allowing him to spawn more gadgets mid-round. He has also been moved from the "Experimental" to the "Specialists" character pack, and his Winrate Stats as well as Steam Leaderboards are now online.
There are also lots of other smaller balance changes and bugfixes in the full changelog below:
New
added new robber class "Deaddrop"
added new map "Rome"
added new cart that needs to be pushed to an escape van to deposit its silver bars
Changes
objects that allow continuous interactions (heli, silver cart, ..) will now start their interaction if the player was holding the interact key (default: "E") already before looking at them, instead of requiring players to release the interact key, and press it again
Class Changes
Hornet:
primary weapon changed from Carbine to SMG
Fed Chairman:
can now only revive up to two teammates at once
Gym Buddy:
increased ability recharge timer from 30s to 40s
reduced Spa Station healing from 3 HP/sec to 2 HP/sec
Pickpocket:
increased amount of money he is able to carry without a visible bag from 5,000$ to 6,000$
increased reward for pickpocketing cops from 5,000$ to 6,000$
Artist:
increased payout of vault, VIP, burning plant, cop, and drill drawings slightly
reduced required interactions to fully color a painting from 5 to 4
Swarm:
Sweepo can now extinguish/remove Madman's IEDs and Mechanic's Barrels
HUD widget for Sweepos, shows if they are currently targeting a plant/bomb
moved from "Experiemental" to "Specialists" category
only up to two Sweepos will now target a specific fire/bomb to prevent all of them from clumping onto one threat
Sweepos will now give up if they cant reach certain objects (for example bombs placed on the roof), and won't try to reach them again
Sweepo will now earn Swarm an Idea Spark for each extinguished fire and defused bomb
Map Changes
New York:
made revive kit harder to reach for the robbers
fixed revive kit glitching inside shelf
Klepto Bank:
fixed part of kitchen being counted as employee area
Classic Heist:
fixed collision issue near fire door side entrance stairs
Performance
reworked profanity check system to greatly improve its performance and prevent stutter when receiving text messages
Sweepo bot CPU performance improvements
Fixed
fixed directional voice chat not working correctly
added additional logs for server-side password verification
fixed Reinforcer's reinforced walls and Artist's graffitis not working correctly on custom maps
fixed multiple collision issues that could result in NPCs glitching out
all interactions are now prevented server-side while a player is dead
fixed Quickjoin sometimes placing players inside private servers
fixed multiple issues with BOBs pathfinding resulting in him changing vault targets over and over again, preventing him from reaching a vault
fixed the "NEW" banner inside the "Host Game" map selection blocking the click, preventing the map from being selected
fixed the yellow Arcade machines dropping money that has a value of 0$
fixed Arcade machines dropping money that glitches into the machine
fixed rare issue that resulted in NPCs showing sprint animations during a network lag spike, causing cops to shoot them
Level Editor
added five new teller table objects
added interior and exterior versions of the frameless window from New York's upper gold vault
fixed Reinforcer's reinforced walls and Artist's graffitis not working correctly on custom maps
added new Silver Cart object
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02 Jul 2025Developer post
Update 45: CCTV Screens, Revive Kits, Arcade map changes and more!
This update adds a new " Revive Kit " bag item to all official maps and as an optional object for custom maps, which can be used by robbers to revive a teammate. It's a high-risk, single-use items that is visible while being carried around, so make sure to evade the cops while na
This update adds a new "Revive Kit" bag item to all official maps and as an optional object for custom maps, which can be used by robbers to revive a teammate. It's a high-risk, single-use items that is visible while being carried around, so make sure to evade the cops while navigating to the body, or make use of Tech's drone or Micros shrinking ability to carry the revive kit bag without getting spotted!
There are also a few balancing changes introduced in this update, with the Artist now earning more money and being able to spray graffiti to confuse the cops, Swarm being able to place more gadgets, and nerfs for Gym Buddy and Surge. A few icons have also been updated to improve readability, with the Sniper class now having a more fitting crosshair icon, and Crypo receving a new crypto currency icon for his passive ability.
There are also a few changes to the Arcade map, with a rework of the toilet area to make it easier for robbers to enter them unnoticed while wearing a customer disguise, multiple entry doors to the main hall to prevent cops from blocking the entrance, and a brand-new CCTV Screen has been added to the upper level conference room.
The new CCTV screen is also available in the level editor, next to a new "Skylight Intensity" setting inside the Light Config object, which will now allow map makers to configure the indirect lighting to more easily implement different map scenarios, like a night-time setting.
There are also lots of bugfixes and improvements included in this update, as well as other minor balancing changes, you can take a look at all changes in the full changelog below:

New
added "Revive Kit" bag, robbers can carry it around for a single-use revive
added new "CCTV Screen": shows the selected camera on its monitor, players can browse through cameras
added new world icon for running drills, also shows current drill progress
Changes
the game now uses raw mouse input, without any mouse smoothing
robber bots will now take robber respawn hearts if there are no human players on the robber team
revive bag icon now gets shown on the HUD for all robbers if another robber is dead
added painting HUD icon if the painter is dead or disconnected
muting a player through the scoreboard will now hide their pings
destroying a wall with a hammer now makes the same sound as running through it with Gym Buddy
updated class icon for Sniper
Class Changes
Swarm
increased initial "Idea Spark" ability resources from 5 to 7
made "GrumpyBOT" pickupable, restoring 3 "Idea Spark" ability resources
reduced "GrumpyBOT" damage from 8 to 5 HP, increased RPM from 400 to 600
added 5 bleeding damage to "GrumpyBOT"
increased NPC block radius of "GrumpyBOT"
reworked "GrumpyBOT" hit detection to be more reliable
Gym Buddy
reduced start ability placement stacks from 4 to 3
increased ability recharge timer from 15 to 30 seconds
Surge
reduced taser field range from 5 to 4 meters
reduced taser field stun duration from 1–2 seconds to 0.5–1 seconds
Joker
interacting with Joker's card now causes multiple pings over 8 seconds instead of just one
Joker pings are now more transparent to avoid blocking vision
active ability no longer blinds cops, only confuses their vision for 10 seconds
increased active blackout time from 0.2 to 2 seconds
Crypto
added new passive icon and made this icon his class icon
Queen Elizabeth
bullets that hit her shield are now reflected back at the attacker
Artist
increased "drawing this player for first time this round" bonus from $1,000 to $2,000 and added this to his ability description
added passive ability to spray up to 4 graffiti per round that look like robbers
Map Changes
Global
added one "Revive Kit" bag to all maps
added revive bag to Arcade, New York (Winter), and Arcade kitchen storage room
added garbage bin to Big Bank
New York & New York (Winter)
added two secret files to the PC room near cop spawn
Klepto Bank
added one secret file to desk near upper level elevator
added one secret file to lower office near construction site
Arcade
added multiple entry doors to prevent cops from blocking the entrance
added clothes basket and new kitchen door without AI blocker
reworked toilet area
added CCTV Screen to upper conference room
added small employee area to roof section
removed AI blocker from kitchen storage door
added Kitchen NPC to kitchen storage
fixed wrong customer/employee zones
fixed geometry gap near toilets
Fixed
fixed robber bots carrying money not triggering overtime
reduced rescue heli interaction timer when robbers have enough money, fixing helicopter escape timeout issue
fixed multiple revive bag bugs
fixed hitting a bot not counting for "Allow NPC Kills in Firefights" setting
fixed round ending after a cop got arrested, even if another cop was still waiting to respawn
fixed round ending if a player logged out while all cops were dead, even if one was waiting to respawn
fixed Tiger mask not working with Scout
fixed clan tag flicker in HUD round info
elevator doors now deal damage to players glitching through them
fixed elevator dealing wrong damage type, Madman now gets crushed correctly
fixed hot-join issue causing unbalanced teams
fixed dead body reported by Officer/Backup being reportable again after being picked up
fixed Actor spawning with wrong clothing material and not disappearing behind Agent's screen
fixed multiple elevator exploits
fixed Artist paintings going through ceilings
fixed Artist paintings not showing correct bonus amounts
fixed Gym Buddy throwing money bags through roof of getaway vans
fixed Light Config object defaulting to yellow light color
Level Editor
added optional "Use Logic" and "Logic Channel" to "Teleporter Entry" objects
added "Revive Kit" object
added "CCTV Screen" object
added "Skylight Intensity" setting to Light Config
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04 Apr 2025Developer post
Update 44: Robber BOT Rework, level editor improvements, and bugfixes!
This update brings many improvements and fixes to the behavior of the robber bots: Their pathfinding has been upgraded, and they will now plan their heists smarter! The way they consider which money they should steal has been reworked, allowing them to utilize smarter routes towa
This update brings many improvements and fixes to the behavior of the robber bots: Their pathfinding has been upgraded, and they will now plan their heists smarter! The way they consider which money they should steal has been reworked, allowing them to utilize smarter routes towards the money and to pick up more money at once, They now also use bomb bags and other gadgets like the Tommy gun drop from the Mafia Boss character more intelligently and can even set fires to enable additional exit routes.
All maps with an underground getaway van now feature a new escape elevator, which can be loaded with money, and then be used to escape from the bank through the underground in a more fitting way. There is also a new ignitable plant in the lower vault area of the Arcade map, allowing robbers to set fires and escape through the fire door instead of having to take the risky exit route up the elevator.
The level editor also received numerous updates with upgrades to the "Custom Money" object, brand-new "Custom Sliding Door", "Extra Horse Spawn", and "Escape Elevator" objects, and a long-requested rework of the "Custom Music" object, which now works a lot more reliable, can be integrated into logic circuits and can take both .wav and ,mp3 files.
Full changelog:
New:

added "Show Bot Debug Messages" setting, shows current robber bot states above their head to help figuring out bugs with them (setting only works for server host and only if he is a robber as well)
Changes:

greatly improved BOT Robber behavior and fixed multiple bugs related to them picking up money
robber bots will now try to ignite plants and cause a fire alarm if they get stuck in an area (for example lower vault on Arcade)
robber bots can now punch in glass that is in the way of their target loot (for example, on Arcade's claw machine)
Map Changes:
Arcade:

added igniteable plant to the bottom vault area
fixed claw machine collision preventing players from stealing the stuffed animals inside
Big Bank, New York and New York (Winter):

replaced underground escape van with new escape elevator
Fixed:

fixed Caesar not taking damage from the "Heli Rotor" type (also fixes Caesar not taking damage from Multi Purpose Zones on custom maps)
fixed players joining during a class-war/ban phase spawning under the map
fixed horse refusing to die in some scenarios
removed deprecated "Voice Chat Volume" setting that got replaced with the individual voice chat volume controls on the scoreboard
fixed robber bots grabbing every tommy gun out of Mafia Boss' tommy drop
fixed robber bots sometimes getting stuck trying to change clothes with a dead body
fixed Einstein's time dilation machine not moving with elevators
fixed Joker's poison affecting the wrong player if target player is controlling a drone
fixed bots sometimes getting stuck trying to path to Mafia Boss' tommy drop
Level Editor:

added new "Custom Money" object, "Custom Stealable Object" is now deprecated but will continue to work as before on existing maps (similar to the change from "Custom Object" to the new "Custom Mesh" a few months ago, the mesh importer has been updated to work more reliably but unfortunately changes import scale/rotation in a way that makes it impossible to integrate it seamlessly in the old object without breaking existing maps). The new object has faster runtime and loadtime performance, also fixes multiple bugs and inconsistencies with the old "Custom Stealable Object"
added "Custom Sliding Door" object
added "Extra Horse Spawn" object
added "Locked" and "Logic Input" settings for new Sliding Door
multiple "Custom Money" bug fixes
added "Money Type" setting to "Custom Money" object, can select between Default, Jewelry, Secret Files, and Gold
fixed "Multi Purpose Zone" not dealing damage to horses
fixed rogue, far-away ladder attached to the "Crane" object
reworked "Custom Music" object, now works correctly again, takes .wav or .mp3 files, and can toggle looping on/off
added support for setting default values of object settings (instead of values always starting empty or set to zero)
added "Volume", "Use Logic", and "Logic Channel" inputs to the "Custom Music" object
fixed deleted default robber spawn showing up in the class selection minimap
fixed duplicate default robber spawn in the level editor, resulting in it reappearing even after players deleted on of them
fixed "Birdseye Map View" not working correctly
added new escape elevator object
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22 Dec 2024Developer post
Update 43c: Level Editor Prefab and New York (Winter) fixes
Map Changes: New York City (Winter): fixed aurora borealis FX having collision, blocking Heavy's helicopter Level Editor: potential fix for level editor stairways resulting in weird behavior when characters used them at high speeds fixed prefab getting moved directly to a harddri
Map Changes:
New York City (Winter):

fixed aurora borealis FX having collision, blocking Heavy's helicopter
Level Editor:

potential fix for level editor stairways resulting in weird behavior when characters used them at high speeds
fixed prefab getting moved directly to a harddrive folder (like "C:/") if it got added to a map with an empty name (for example, after opening the level editor and then adding a prefab, and not loading/saving a map beforehand)
fixed bugged "ghost" object that always was hidden and at 0,0,0 appearing on the level editor actor list
fixed placed prefabs showing up as a prefab object and as an unpacked folder, even if they weren't unpacked yet
fixed level editor objects that reset ever yround (like "Vent Door" or "AI Customer") not working correctly inside prefabs
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14 Dec 2024Developer post
Update 43b: Swarm adjustments, Winter level editor objects and bugfixes
Changes: Swarm: - reduced Stun-O-Tron taser duration from 2.5s to 2s - increased Stun-O-Tron taser cooldown from 1.5s to 2.1s (to prevent players getting stun-locked) - "GrumpyBOT" motion detector will no longer trigger when cops walk through it - reduced "SweepO" cleaning robot
13 Dec 2024Developer post
Update 43: Swarm Rework, Level Editor Folders/Prefabs, and New York Winter map
This update adds a new holiday-themed version of the "New York" map, with snow-covered streets, new ambient lighting, and three secret holiday-related tasks that players can complete. Players who manage to complete all three of them are rewarded with a new achievement, and a new
This update adds a new holiday-themed version of the "New York" map, with snow-covered streets, new ambient lighting, and three secret holiday-related tasks that players can complete. Players who manage to complete all three of them are rewarded with a new achievement, and a new "Pine Tree" weapon pattern!
The "Swarm" cop class also received a full rework: The idea was to create a gadget-focused cop that could pro-actively set up defenses against the robbers, but the drone-based approach forced robbers into attacking him early instead of focusing on a stealthy approach, while his remote-controlled drones allowed him to be at multiple places at once. The old Swarm is now officially removed from the game, but can still be played by selecting the new "Removed" characters pack.
The new, reworked Swarm still focuses on gadgets, but can no longer remotely control them, and doesn't spawn with them anymore, instead, he places them into the world like most other classes. He can place an unlimited amount of gadgets, only being limited by his "Idea Sparks" resource which can be increased by reading Secret Files. His gadgets include a new "GrumpyBOT" motion detector, which automatically fires on characters that cross its laser detector, dealing around 20 damage. His Spark-O-Tron is a small robot that drives around aimlessly, bouncing off walls and stunning any characters that come too close, while his modified "Sweep-O" cleaning robot drives to nearby fires to automatically extinguish them.
The class selection screen also received some changes, robbers can now select their spawn by pressing directly on it, instead of having to cycle through all available spawns. Players can now also cycle through the different floors of the bank to make planning the perfect heist easier.
The level editor also got upgraded, map creators will now find a new "Create Folder" button, which will create a new folder that includes all selected items, making the object list more concise and allowing players to convert the new folder into a "Prefab". Created Prefabs can be used like any other existing object in the level editor, allowing creators to quickly place them inside their maps. Prefabs can also be uploaded and downloaded through the Steam Workshop, which makes sharing your favorite custom objects, logic setups, and setpieces.
A new "Multi-Purpose Zone" has also been added to the level editor, which allows map creators to quickly apply one or more of the following effects on players inside the zone:
change player class
prevent weapon usage
prevent punching
sprint speed modifier
jump height modifier
no fall damage
heal per second
damage per second
Full changelog:
New:

added new "New York (Winter)" map, players who complete all 3 holiday-themed hidden tasks on the map are rewarded with an achievement and the new "Pine Tree" weapon pattern (backend name for dedicated server owners: "NewYorkCity_Snow")
reworked Voice Chat system
added scoreboard functionality to change players mic volume/mute them, this is saved across sessions
added class icons to teammate widgets in the class selection menu
added interaction object highlighter outline (can be disabled in Settings->Graphics)
players can now press on spawns inside the map to choose them
removed spawn selection buttons to increase the size of the map by 25%
added option to view ground level/upper floor instead of just showing the roof perspective
added "Ground Floor Z" and "First Floor Z" variables to the "Birdseye Map View" level editor object, to allow map creators to change the ground level/upper floor map view cuttoffs, defaults to 300 and 600 respectively, which should work fine for most maps
the in-game menu "Server Options" tab now show read-only server settings for all players (only hosts/admins can edit them)
added new "Run Server Diagnostics" button inside the "Server Options" menu for owners of dedicated servers, runs memory and CPU profiling for a few seconds to debug performance issues
dedicated server admins can now remotely restart a round
Changes:
Swarm (Old):

reduced drone noise when flying
Firefighter can no longer place his ladder right next to other characters to prevent NPC checks
added new "Removed" class pack which only contains Swarm (Old) for now
Swarm (Rework):

available in the "Experimental" character category
original concept was a setup/gadget focused cop that can preemptively build defenses similar to Inventor & FBI, but drone-based implementation was too clunky and complicated for most players, forced robbers into early-round aggression and was very difficult to balance
Swarm rework is called "Swarm 2" for testing purposes for now
now has Pistol & Wrench has weapons
has a new "Idea Spark" resource cost for gadgets instead of cooldown/placement limits
gains new "Idea Sparks" for picking up his broken gadgets and reading Secret Files
can choose from 3 gadgets, currently all cost 2 "Idea Sparks":

Sweep-O: Drives around and extinguishes fires
GrumpyBOT: Motion Detector that fires on threats (gun can't move/track targets, currently triggers on cops too, for testing purposes)
Stun-O-Tron: Drives around in a straight lines, bounces of walls and stuns nearby non-cop characters
Map Changes:
Arcade:

fixed customer NPCs being able to walk into the employee desk near the entrance
Fixed:

fixed players joining during a ban phase not entering the ban phase widget, instead being able to run around below the map
fixed Hornet/Tech drones seeing the "Left Mouse Button" keybind hint even though they can't use it
fixed Janitor puddles blocking grenades that fly over them
fixed being able to movement check players with Janitor puddles
fixed drones getting stuck above Janitor puddles
fixed reworked Swarm's Sweep-O bot not extinguishing fires correctly
multiple potential fixes for players sometimes being able to pick other classes in a "Class Wars" round
potential fix for dedicated servers sometimes crashing without a crash report
fixed multiple grenade collision issues
fixed certain game settings not being correctly applied on dedicated server
fixed multiple UI issues introduced in previous beta versions
fixed Snipers selected ammo type not resetting correctly after a round ended
fixed a bug where clients got confused regarding the current pick phase type, resulting in issues like too many banned classes being shown for the client
reduced dedicated server log spam
Level Editor:

changed default location snap from 500 to 50
fixed being able to save/playtest a custom map while it's still loading
improved "Object List" performance
fixed selected objects "Settings" menu sometimes not appearing
object name font size now get scaled down if the objects name is too long in the object browser
added "Logic Random" object, randomly activates output channel A or output channel B if input channel is activated
replaced logic light emission to a solid, shiny color to improve performance and increase visible range
fixed "Logic Timer" not correctly resetting after a round, resulting in the output channel sometimes still being powered in the next round
fixed Folder Prefab not working correctly when combined meshes had non-default rotation and scale values
added "Master Thief's Diamond Spawn" object, Master Thief's diamonds will try to spawn at those locations before replacing jewelry
fixed object preview mesh not being visible after placing an object, forcing user to select object in the object browser again
added drag-and-drop functionality to the object browser
fixed "Bathroom Door" having its AI Blocker at the wrong location
fixed Micro being able to pickup more than 5,000$ from "Custom Stealable" objects
slightly improved level editor map loading time
destructible walls now show their red "X" marker in the level editor
added "Logic XOR" object
placed objects now instantly open their object settings menu, users are no longer required to press on the object again
added new "Custom Mesh" object, replaces now deprecated "Custom Object":

working collisions on Linux and dedicated servers
more consistent results when exporting from 3D modelling programs like Blender
greatly improved load times and FPS compared to the old "Custom Objects"
previously used "Custom Objects" will continue to work as before
added new folder system:

added new "Add Selected Objects to Folder" functionality, allowing users to create any number of custom-named folders
users can toggle the visibilty (level-editor only) of objects either individually, or for all objects in a folder
newly placed objects get added to a folder if the folder is selected
added "Insert Selected Objects to Existing Folder" and "Select All Objects in Folder" buttons to each folder
fixed deleted objects still appearing in their folder
added "Delete Folder" button
added new "Multi Purpose Zone", can toggle independently:

change player class
prevent weapon usage
prevent punching
sprint speed modifier
jump height modifier
no fall damage
heal per second
damage per second
added new "Prefab Folder" object:

added new "Create Prefab" button to the new folders, groups all objects in the folder together into a new .prefab file that can be used in any other map
placing a "Prefab Folder" object in any map will spawn all previously packaged objects in the correct position, rotation and scale relative to the "Prefab Folder" object
"Prefab Folder" objects can either be used like a singular mesh, or be unpacked to fine-tune settings of the included objects
prefab save location is inside /LevelEditor/Prefabs/
prefabs support custom mesh/money/door objects, the relevant files (.FBX/.png) are now included in the prefabs folder, and will be automatically added to the level editor project directory if the prefab is added
added "Prefab Origin" object, if it is included in a prefab, it sets that prefabs origin point to its location
optimized preview model to dramatically reduce the amount of new objects spawned by it, this should fix rare level editor crashes that were caused by hitting an object limit or memory issues
fixed certain some Extra/Props meshes not appearing correctly when using them inside prefabs
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12 Sep 2024Developer post
Update 42c: Swarm moved to "Experimental" classes + bugfixes
Changes: - moved Swarm to the "Experimental" class pack - reduced Happy and Grumpy gun damage from 20 to 16 Fixed: - can no longer spawn as Swarm mid-round - fixed Swarm drones sometimes becoming bugged out after being destroyed, resulting in them breaking the cycling of alive Sw
11 Sep 2024Developer post
Update 42b: Swarm adjustments, improvements and bugfixes
Changes: adjusted Swarm drone spawn locations removed weapon from "Doc" Swarm drone reduced "Grumpy" drone weapon noise slightly reduced Swarm drone motor noise while flying Fixed: fixed melee weapons still damaging teammates even if teamdamage is turned off fixed melee weapons h
10 Sep 2024Developer post
Update 42: New Swarm cop class, Gym Buddy rework and much more!
This update adds a brand-new free cop class called "Swarm", who has access to seven different drones, each with different abilities and weapons, allowing him to set up complex defenses and cover multiple locations simultaneously. As a trade-off for his drones, he can't carry any
This update adds a brand-new free cop class called "Swarm", who has access to seven different drones, each with different abilities and weapons, allowing him to set up complex defenses and cover multiple locations simultaneously. As a trade-off for his drones, he can't carry any ranged weapons, and instead is only equipped with a Wrench that can repair cop gadgets, and a Drone Remote, that allows him to command his drones to specific locations without having to fly them himself.
Here is an overview of his seven drones:
Doc (Green): can repair other downed drones
Grumpy (Red): has a bigger minigun turret (40 damage, 900 RPM)
Happy (Yellow): 30% faster than the other drones
Dopey (Purple): has no weapons, but can hide nearby money, making it nearly invisible and requiring robbers to first destroy Dopey before being able to steal it
Sleepy (White): has no weapons, can shut down, falling down and alerting Swarm if someone interrupts his sleep
Bashful (Pink): has no weapons, instead generates a small stun field around it after not moving for a few seconds
Sneezy (Blue): has a water hose instead of a gun, automatically sprays water that extinguishes nearby burning plants
The Gym Buddy robber class has also received a big update, with his Gym Bag being removed, he got a new Shirt Launcher weapon, that allows him to change the disguises of his robber teammates or NPCs from a distance. If he gets up to speed with the help of his treadmill, an equipped mask, or his teammates, he can run through cop gadgets and weak walls, taking 60 damage for each wall he destroys.
He also has access to two new gadgets, the Spa Steam Machine that covers an area in smoke, while healing nearby characters, and the Tennis Ball Cannon, which covers an area with suppressive tennis ball fire, that deals low amounts of damage but slows down hit players.
Additionally, lots of bug fixes and improvements are included in this update, as well as a new Fire Extinguisher object that can be found in the upper levels of New York, and on custom maps, that will release smoke for ten seconds after getting shot, allowing robbers to take cover or hide their escape. Cops will now be able to run through Officer barriers, Combat Medics get an additional Heartbeat Monitor if an NPC gets killed wearing one, and Crypto had his active EMP ability range reduced from 15 to 10 meters.
Full changelog:
New:

added new cop class "Swarm"
added new player avatar icon for fired cops, instead of just showing them as dead
added Fire Extinguisher object, shoots out smoke for 10 seconds after being shot at
added leaderboards for Artist & Surge
added new network connection quality info UI
Changes:

removed fire door UI popup for robbers, explaination when fire doors open is now displayed only while looking at the door
Officer can now longer report bodies killed by cops
cops can now walk through Officer's tape barrier
Combat Medic now gets an additional Hearbeat Monitor if an NPC dies with one equipped
reduced Crypto EMP range from 15m to 10m
Gym Buddy Rework:

removed Gym Bag
he can now run through weak walls if he's moving fast enough (requires treadmill or other sources of bonus speed)
new secondary weapon: T-Shirt Launcher (disguises and heals hit robbers)
added new "Quarterback" achievement that unlocks Golden T-Shirt Launcher skin
reduced money bag bounciness to make it easier for Gym Buddy to throw
made it easier to hit escape vans with thrown money bags
Map Changes:
New York:

added the new Fire Extinguisher to the upper employee area
Performance:

optimized UI to improve FPS
Fixed:

fixed missing collision/textures in background office building
fixed Combat Medic revives sometimes not working correctly
fixed "Sketchy Business" achievement progress sometimes not updating correctly
fixed money bags floating on treadmills
fixed money bags getting stuck between treadmills
fixed treadmills sometimes not pushing money off high enough so it can land inside the van
fixed crash while placing Marie Curies X-Ray scanner
fixed multiple chat focus bugs
fixed crash caused by invalid Steam Friends Interface
fixed Officer being able to infinitely report bodies carried by Janitor
fixed "Quickplay" often trying to connect players to servers that are already full
more Horse dismount bug fixes
fixed drones pitch angle getting reset when switching to it
fixed Horses spawning inside each other sometimes
banned classes now get cleared when changing maps
additional fix for ragdolls sometimes taking a while to appear for clients
Level Editor:

multiple fixes for island and empty sublevel custom maps not working correctly on dedicated servers (especially after a map vote)
added the new "Functional Fire Extinguisher" object to the level editor
fixed "Vent Door" object sometimes flickering in-game
potential fix for sometimes falling through the map when loading into a custom map
potential fix for "change robber spawn to the right" button sometimes not working correctly
added missing weapons to the Weapon object
bots will now try to walk off roofs, if there is no other appropiate path down (ladders/stairs)
added "Interrupt Channel" to the Logic Timer
fixed custom maps sometimes loading twice on dedicated servers
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13 Aug 2024Developer post
Update 41: Hitreg improvements, new pick phase types, and lots of bugfixes!
This update aims to improve hit registration, especially on crowded servers. An collision issue with the computer model has been fixed, which resulted in bullets getting blocked by it even if shot slightly above the visible monitor model. The server-side shot verification has als
This update aims to improve hit registration, especially on crowded servers. An collision issue with the computer model has been fixed, which resulted in bullets getting blocked by it even if shot slightly above the visible monitor model. The server-side shot verification has also been upgraded, to remove shots that were invalided by the anti-cheat protection systems, even if there was a clear line-of-sight from the shooter to his target.
Two new pick phase options have been added, "Ban Phase" will add a ban menu between the team and class selection menus, allowing players to pick up to 3 classes of the opposite team, with the three most banned classes of each team not being available in the current round. The second new setting is called "Class Wars", in which players will be able to vote for up to 3 classes of their own team, with the most voted class being locked in for all players of the team for this round.
Server owners will be able to decide which pick phase setting they would like to implement on their servers, they will also have the option to iterate through the different settings, allowing for different pick phases each round.
The Artist class has received a small buff, he will now get 1,000$ bonus value for each player on a painting, that has not been painted by him in the current round. "Custom Door" objects in the level editor will now work much more reliable, and their pivot point can now be offset to allow for more fine tuning.
New:

added new "Pick Phase Type" server setting: "Classic" (default), "Ban Phase", and "Class Wars"
"Ban Phase" will allow each player to select up to 3 enemy classes, the 3 most voted for classes from each team will be banned in the round
"Class Wars" will allow each player to select up to 3 classes available to their team, the most voted for class will be played by their whole team in the round
added "[Advanced] PickPhaseType = 0" dedicated server setting: 0=Classic, 1=Ban Phase, 2=Class Wars
added "[Advanced] PickPhaseTypes = 0,1,1,2" dedicated server setting, the server will iterate through the different pick phase types, and then start again with the first one
Changes:

Artist now gets a 1,000$ bonus for each player he draws, that he didn't already drew this round
Fixes:

fixed PC Monitors having a hitbox that extends too high up, blocking bullets
fixed ragdolls affecting server-side shot verification, resulting in some shots not dealing damage
reduced log size for players playing on custom maps
fixed rare bug resulting in other players being forced to spectate recently revived player
fixed Artist not being able to paint other Artists
fixed "Bank Interior" painting preview showing 3,000$ instead of 2,000$ value
fixed Backup not seeing dead teammates
fixed Backup being able to report fired teammates
fixed Janitor having limited Stamina, if he played Janitor the round before and the round ended while he carried a dead player
potential fix for players getting vote-kicked on server join even though they hadn't been vote kicked before
fixed Developer's antivirus not making noise
Level Editor:

fixed "Mesh" object property settings (e.g. "Custom Door"/"Custom Money" objects) not loading correctly when opening a map in the level editor
lots of "Custom Door" bugfixes
added new X,Y,Z offset settings to the "Custom Door" object
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02 Aug 2024Developer post
Update 40: Janitor and FED Chairman changes, bug fixes and improvements!
The Janitor class has received some changes in this update, he no longer can recycle dead NPC bodies on the spot, but instead now has to pick them up and throw them into garbage containers outside the bank to receive his recycle stacks and speed boost. He now is also able to carr
The Janitor class has received some changes in this update, he no longer can recycle dead NPC bodies
on the spot, but instead now has to pick them up and throw them into garbage containers outside the bank to receive his recycle stacks and speed boost. He now is also able to carry dead players, but he has limited stamina while doing so, and while he can't recycle them, he is able to hide them around the bank, to make it harder for the robbers to revive their teammates. The new garbage container has been added to all existing maps, including the city custom map template, and can also be hand-placed on custom maps in the level editor.
This update also brings some balance changes to the FED Chairman class, with his printers now getting pinged if he revives teammates, and his revive progress being lost on death, which should limit his strength in larger lobbies with multiple FED Chairmen and very frequent revives.
Surge's strength has also been reduced, with his bullet reflection now only dealing 50% of the incoming damage, instead of reflecting the whole amount of incoming damage. Micro, on the other hand, has received a slight buff, with him now being able to carry up to 5,000$, allowing him to sneak money stacks out of vaults or hacked ATMs.
Multiple other improvements and bug fixes are also included in this update, with robbers now being shown dead teammates while wearing the "Fox Mask", Heavy's helicopter behavior fixes, and an improved Buffered Input system.
New:

Class Info widget (default: "Y") now also shows mask information if applicable
added additonal Artist painting type
added new "Buffered Input Frames" setting, that limits how long the game retries to use a Buffered Shooting Input, after the player tried to fire a weapon that wasn't ready to fire again
Changes:

Janitor can now recylce Trampolines, Treadmills, Agent Screens, and Time Machines
Janitor can no longer recycle dead bodies
Janitor can now carry dead bodies
Janitor now has limited stamina while carrying dead players
Janitor now gets shown nearby garbage containers while carrying a dead body that isn't a player
Janitor can now recycle non-player bodies at garbage containers

FED Chairman now loses current "Required Money for Revive" progress when dying
FED Chairman no longer gains "Required Money for Revive" progress while dead
FED Chairman printers now get pinged 3 seconds after he uses his revive ability

dead bodies that were previously carried by the opposite team no longer have UI hints (Doctor, FED Chairman, Combat Medic, ..)
reduced Surge's bullet reflection damage from 100% to 50% of the original bullet damage
dead teammates will now be highlighted while having the Unicorn mask equipped, regardless of selected class
fired cops will no longer be highlighted for Combat Medic, since he can't revive them
changed teargas particle color to be more yellow, to make it easier to differentiate between teargas and poison smoke
Actor can no longer leap with the Tiger Mask while playing dead
Micro can now carry up to 5,000$ while tiny
Map Changes:

added garbage containers to all maps
Classic Heist:

fixed missing AI Blocker
Fixed:

fixed reflected Surge bullets still dealing 100% damage instead of only 50%
fixed Backup sometimes being able to report fired cops
fixed Backup getting UI hints for dead cops even if he can't report them
reduced heli debug log spam
reworked poison smoke system so the damage hitbox is more closely alligned with the visual smoke
fixed "Shooting Buffer" setting not saving correctly
fixed chat UI overlapping ingame menu
fixed "Round Ended" UI overlapping ingame menu
fixed unused chat input (Left Ctrl for example) being rerouted to player movement (so player crouched while hitting Left Ctrl while typing in chat)
fixed heli blades sometimes not spinning while the heli is mid-air
fixed Surge's bullet reflection inaccuracy only being visual, with the server-side damage calculation having no inaccuracy applied
fixed heli sometimes hovering over the ground instead of landing correctly
fixed heli sometimes not dealing damage when landing on characters
fixed "Press any key to respawn" screen sometimes getting stuck for cops getting revived by Combat Medics/FED Chairmen
fixed Artist sometimes being able to paint himself
fixed sometimes being able to interact with an object faster than intended, if that object changed it's interaction speed (for example Capone Tunnel: Stopping Drill - Fast Interaction and Using Tunnel - Slow Interaction)
Level Editor:

added default garbage container to the cop spawn
potential fix for island maps not working correctly since last beta update
added new "Garbage Bin" object
fixed stairway collision not scaling correctly
added money preview mesh to all ATM objects
added folder button that opens the current maps folder in the windows file explorer
Logic Timers now correctly reset after a round ended
potential fix for custom maps with emptyMap=true sometimes not working correctly on dedicated servers
fixed bot robbers sometimes trying to deposit money at the default van, even if it's deleted on the current custom map
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12 Jul 2024Developer post
Update 39: Anti-Cheat and NPC improvements, class changes and bugfixes!
This update aims to improve the behavior of NPC customers and employees, ensuring robbers can hide among them without being noticed by the cop team. NPCs will now have more complex reactions to players bumping into them, ranging from continuing on their path or taking avoiding ac
This update aims to improve the behavior of NPC customers and employees, ensuring robbers can hide among them without being noticed by the cop team. NPCs will now have more complex reactions to players bumping into them, ranging from continuing on their path or taking avoiding action to stopping their movement or picking a new target location. Their interactions with gadgets that block their movement, for example, Traffic Cop's barbed wire, have also been updated to reduce NPCs clumping near them.
Password-secured servers are now even more secure, with a new password encryption system and a new server setting that blocks players from circumventing the password checks by joining through the Steam friends list. The game's anti-cheat also received some upgrades, with interactions and abilities now having more rigorous server-side checks to prevent abuse through cheats or lag switches.
Micro is now able to pick up smaller loot (=< 3,000$) while tiny, Surge can now only use his active ability if his battery is fully charged. Karl Marx's UI has been upgraded to make it clearer at which commune sizes new ability upgrades are unlocked, and Al Capone can now place his tunnels at any store, instead of being limited to the ground and basement floors. Gym Buddies will have an easier time aiming the money and bomb bag throws, with the help of a new picture-in-picture camera that shows the predicted target location of the current throw.
Full changelog:

New:

added new Artist achievement (unlocks new Golden Bottle skin)
first person arms no longer feature gloves, and their clothing color is determined by current outfit
added new ability progress UI for Karl Marx
added new NPC responses to players bumping into them (continue pathing, try to avoid, stand still, look around, path to new target location)
added "Prevent Steam Friends from joining without password" setting
server passwords are now encrypted
added picture-in-picture preview for Gym Buddys throws, showing the predicted landing location (doesn't show characters)
Changes:

recently (re-)connected players can no longer participate in votes in the first 30 seconds after joining
added additional server-side anti-cheat checks for disguise abilties to prevent cheaters from freely choosing disguises with any class
added additional server-side checks for all interactions to prevent unintended behaviors from lagging/cheating players
old "Classic Heist 1.0" is now selectable again for server hosts
removed Artist's easel placement sound
bots can now correctly interact with Artist's paintings
Karl Marx's heal is now global
Albert Einstein's chrono launcher now speeds up robbers instead of slowing them down
increased Pot mask taser protection from 60% to 90%
Surge can now only use his electric field ability while his battery is fully charged
NPCs now sometimes turn around instantly, or after waiting/looking around a bit, after encountering a gadget that blocks their movement (e.g. Barbed Wire)
"Guarding Angel" achievement now counts FED Chairman and Combat Medic revives, as well as reviving bots
"Good Boy" achievement now also counts robber bot kills
Combat Medic now can see UI icons for dead teammates
bot robbers are now sped up by Einstein's chrono grenades
Artist achievement now shows the player the current progress (X out of 20)
Micro can now pick up up to 3,000$ while tiny (could already carry that amount before, but not pick it up while tiny)
Al Capone tunnels can now be placed on any story, not just on the ground and basement floors
improved Sword shader
Map Changes:
Classic Heist:

reflection and lighting fixes
New York:

added two additional micro vents
replaced red getaway van with new getaway pickup truck
added new bus next to the red getaway truck to provide robbers with a bit more cover
Fixed:

fixed Queen's crown sometimes floating next to her head when server host plays her on player-hosted
fixed Royal Crown event description typo
fixed NPC ragdolls taking too long to spawn for clients with high network saturation
fixed swapping clothes with ragdolls taking too long for clients with high network saturation
fixed dead robber wearing "Party Hat" mask still attracting nearby NPCs
fixed being able to select classes that were not allowed on the server for a short period after joining
potential fix for Heavy's helicopter sometimes flying to the wrong location
multiple potential bugfixes related to dismounting Sheriff's horse
fixed being able to select skins for melee weapons
fixed Surge's battery and taser heat UI overlapping
fixed Surge's battery overlapping with his face in the main menu showcase
fixed Traffic Cop's Barbed Wire having collision/navmesh issues with NPCs
fixed ambulances not showing their revive UI while carrying dead robber bots as Doctor
fixed Gym Buddy throw preview target getting blocked by destroyed windows
Level Editor:

"Light Config" now allows map creators to set X, Y, and Z angles of the sun
multiple "Light Config" bugfixes
fixed deleted objects sometimes re-appearing
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24 Jun 2024Developer post
Update 38: Classic Heist rework, level editor improvements and bugfixes
This update includes numerous changes to the oldest map in the game - "Classic Heist", the layout changes aim to limit sightlines, provide more cover for robbers to enter employee-only areas, and to give the robber team more entry and exit opportunities. The lighting has also bee
This update includes numerous changes to the oldest map in the game - "Classic Heist", the layout changes aim to limit sightlines, provide more cover for robbers to enter employee-only areas, and to give the robber team more entry and exit opportunities. The lighting has also been revamped, to increase visibility in darker areas, and provide a warmer sunset setting.
A new "Buffer Shooting Input" setting has also been added, this will buffer the mouse input of players in case they try to shoot a semi-automatic weapon that isn't ready to fire again, in this case the game will automatically retry firing in the following frame. This should improve the feel of semi-automatic weapons, especially at lower frame rates.
The level editor also received multiple updates, with the "Light Config" object now working correctly, allowing map creators to change the time of day and fog levels on their map in any way they'd like to create more atmospheric and unique maps! A new "World Space / Local Space" gizmo toggle has also been implemented, allowing users to move and rotate objects along their own axis, instead of only in world space:
Full Changelog:
New:

added "Buffer Shooting Input" setting, buffers shooting input for the next frame if semi-automatic weapon isn't ready to fire this frame
Changes:

dedicated server owners can now change maps without a vote
Map Changes:
Classic Heist:

reworked most areas to the standards of other official maps:
wider entrances and pathways
more protected customer->employee transition zones for the robbers
added customer stairs to the second floor
added new gameplay objects (lockers, employee clothing baskets, donuts, ..)
added kitchen area
reworked jewelry store area, added toilets to give robbers more places to hide
updated lighting
added more NPCs
added a way for cop/robber bots to get off the roof
added fire ladder to the roof from the first story employee drill room
added some loot to employee drill room
added door from customer area to toilets (customer NPCs are allowed to walk through it as long as it is open)
fixed multiple collision and missing windows issues
added NPC interest points in the customer->employee transition zones so robbers have a bit more customer NPCs for cover there
added wall infront of the big fire vault door, to block line of sight from the lobby to the vault
removed destructible wall leading into the big vault
Fixed:

fixed multiple crash issues
fixed being able to votekick the owner of a dedicated server
fixed kick vote switching to change money vote if the player that is being voted on disconnects
fixed disconnected players not getting temporarily banned from servers after being votekicked
fixed reconnected players not getting kicked after being votekicked
fixed language setting overlap issue
fixed money pickup showing the wrong error message when already carrying a bag
dead players no longer affect paintings
fixed bomb buggy exploding after getting recycled by Janitor
fixed more horse-related bugs
Level Editor:

fixed multiple bugs related to vertical elevators
vertical elevators now take their target coordinates in local space instead of world space
fixed Employee Clothes Basket description
added "Switch Gizmo Space" button to object transform menu at the top of the screen, allows users to switch between world space (default) and local space (new) when moving objects
added "Switch Gizmo Space" level editor keybind (default: "P")
fixed level editor crane object not being climbable all the way to the top
fixed multiple bugs related to "Light Config" not applying sun and fog settings correctly, especially when playtesting
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26 May 2024PCGamesN
Hectic Steam multiplayer game having free play period and 50% off sale
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25 May 2024Developer post
Get Perfect Heist 2 at 50% off in todays Daily Deal + Free Weekend
I am happy to announce that additionally to the ongoing Free Weekend, Perfect Heist 2 is now available at a 50% discount since it has been picked as today's Steam Daily Deal! Addtionally, the "Historic Characters" DLC is off 30% off as well! If you have any questions or feedback
23 May 2024Developer post
Perfect Heist 2 - Free Weekend is LIVE NOW
Perfect Heist 2 will be free-to-play for all users from May 23rd to May 27th. New players can access all 54 base game characters, host their own servers, or join other players on dedicated servers and fully explore the game's expansive level editor! If you have any questions or f
15 May 2024Developer post
Update 37: New Artist robber class, balance changes, crash fixes and more!
This update adds a brand-new, free robber class: The Artist will try to sneak around the bank and capture exciting moments in his paintings. Depending on what scene he has in front of him when painting, the painting's title and monetary value changes, a painting of a burning plan
This update adds a brand-new, free robber class: The Artist will try to sneak around the bank and capture exciting moments in his paintings.
Depending on what scene he has in front of him when painting, the painting's title and monetary value changes, a painting of a burning plant won't be worth as much as one of a tasered player, for example. But be careful not to get caught by the cops while finishing your perfect painting!
This update also features multiple smaller balance changes, as well as performance optimizations and crash fixes. A fix for a very rare crash when starting the game has also been implemented, affected players should now be able to enjoy the game without any issues after adding the "-NoAnalytics" launch option on Steam.
The level editor also received some updates, with numerous bug fixes accompanied by UI improvements and a new "Interaction Time" setting for custom stealable objects.
New:

added new robber class "Artist" (Modern Art: can paint 22 different scenes depending on what's in front of him, each giving different amounts of money; Lasting Legacy: his paintings increase in value after he dies; Auto Pistol + Bottle)
Changes:
Marie Curies X-Ray scanner can now be placed on ceilings and on the floor
Marie Curie now starts with 2 placeable X-Ray scanners
Marie Curies X-Ray first scanner now replenishes even if the second one hasn't been placed yet
reduced Heli sound distance slightly
BOT cops now only ping bomb bags that have been moved by a player
carried money amount UI text now changes to a golden color if robber currently carries enough to win the round
Performance:

reduced VRAM usage
multiple CPU optimizations (worth around 0.5ms frame time)
improved ESC menu opening performance (especially when user is subscribed to lots of workshop maps)
Map Changes:
Arcade:

fixed hole in the floor in the employee basement
Skull Island:

fixed hole in waterfall rock formation
Fixes:

added "-NoAnalytics" launch option that resolves startup crashes for some users
fixed typo in "Required Money" vote
improved Vigil's camera placement
fixed weapons not resetting for clients when a player died and respawned with the default weapons of his class
fixed Fed Chairman getting revives more often than intended
Level Editor:

fixed "Anti Grappling Hook Surface" not spawning for clients
multiple "Custom Stealable Object" bugfixes
fixed not being able to select certain lines in the level editor
added "InteractTime" setting to custom stealable objects
fixed custom stealable objects giving 80% extra money to Joker, instead of 60%
fixed custom stealable objects not spawning a Joker card after being stolen by him
fixed zones still having a collision after pressing "Hide Zones"
fixed "Police Helicopter" object looking like a police car
minor UI improvements
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24 Feb 2024Developer post
Update 36: New cop class, new robber mask, balancing changes and improvements!
This update adds a brand-new free character to the cop team! Surge specializes in electric fields, allowing him to stun all nearby characters, and to reflect incoming bullets back to their source, as long as his battery has enough charge! He makes up for his lack of intel gatheri
This update adds a brand-new free character to the cop team! Surge specializes in electric fields, allowing him to stun all nearby characters, and to reflect incoming bullets back to their source, as long as his battery has enough charge! He makes up for his lack of intel gathering with his great combat strength, especially against bullet-type weapons!
The robber team got a new "Cooking Pot" mask, which greatly reduces the impact of tasers and allows its users to quickly generate health points while inside a kitchen!
The main focus of this update is to negate some of the combat strength of the robber team, promoting even more stealthy and sneaky plays. Sticky grenades saw their area of effect damage slightly reduced, Heavys supply helicopter can now longer be glitched through walls, and players holding weapons now have a slightly slower sprint speed, making holding a weapon a more nuanced choice. The respawn protection duration has also been increased, allowing cops to clear the immediate proximity of their cop car more easily, while the mid-round regeneration at the cop car has also been increased.
There are also lots of performance improvements in this update, especially for CPU-bound players, from a large variety of main menu optimizations to multiple custom map improvements that should result in a 30% FPS increase for most users. Additionally, multiple smaller quality-of-life features have been added, like a new disconnect message explaining why the connection to a server has been closed, a new error message for invalid gadget placements, and a new button in the class selection screen allowing robbers to switch between mask and class selection.
New:

added new cop class "Surge" (Electric Field, Magentic Field Bullet Reflection, Bullpup Rifle, Taser)
added new "Cooking Pot" mask
scoreboard now shows server FPS
added server disconnect message
added new functionality for the Tiger Mask (robbers can now charge a powerful jump/dash)
added new "AFK Kick" server option, and "[Advanced] AfkKick = true" dedicated server config variable
added additional placement error messages
added small unfold button to the class selection, allowing robbers to switch back from the mask selection to read their classes abilties
Changes:

can no longer taser spawn-protected players
added small 5% movement speed penalty when sprinting while having a ranged weapon equipped
increased Dagger range slightly
Marie Curies bullets now also mark hit enemies with radioactive material
equipping a mask now restarts the mask tick timer (i.e. bandana mask interest)
updated translations with most recent community translations
reverted Karl Marxs commune invite cost back to 1,000$
greatly improved main menu, inventory and server browser UI performance
multiple in-game CPU performance improvements
increased grenade launcher reload speed by 30%
reduced sticky launcher reload speed by 30% (now has same reload speed as normal grenade launcher)
reduced sticky indirect damage from 8-80 to 7.5-75
increased Heavys support heli interaction time from 2s to 3s
Heavys support heli will now try to rotate to fit into tight spaces
Micros 500% bonus damage when tiny now only apply to bullet and melee damage
increased spawn protection base time from 3s to 5s for cops
increased spawn protection timeout when leaving the cop car from 1s to 2s
increased cop car resupply zone size slightly
increased cop car health and ability resupply tick rate by 50%
reduced incoming damage for time-slowed players by 30%
Fixed:

fixed swapping clothes not removing wet footprints for clients
fixed cops getting fired when taking fall damage if "No Random Kills" setting is on
fixed dead cops still counting as fired after being revived by FED Chairman, resulting in the game thinking they are dead forever when they got killed again, thus ending the round if no other cops where alive at this point
fix for crash report appearing when closing the game
fixed selecting "Community Map Showcase" in host game menu resulting in loading into an empty map
fixed round ending if a cop is still waiting for his respawn, but hasn't pressed any key yet to actually respawn
fixed inconsistencies with Demos Remote Explosive and FBIs motion detector placements
multiple potential fixes for horse unmount bug resulting in players getting stuck
fixed being able to press number keys that were higher than the amount of pie menu options, resulting in unexpected behaviours
fixed multiple issues with Madmans IED placement getting blocked
fixed Heavys support heli glitching through walls
Level Editor:

fixed "Custom Stealable Object" not working with custom meshes
fixed rotating Sculptures constantly forcing nav mesh updates, resulting in considerable FPS loss
CPU optimizations for custom maps with lots of meshes
city base map performance optimizations
minor GPU optimizations for maps with lots of light sources
CPU optimizations for maps with lots of objects
fixed not being able to select some of the cars in the city level
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