# PAYDAY 3 PAYDAY 3: Update 3.8.1 Changelog

- Product: PAYDAY 3 (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/payday-3)
- Vendor: Starbreeze Studios
- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1272080/view/705529654727934199
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/payday-3/releases/2026-08-27-payday-3-update-3.8.1-changelog
- Labels: Platforms: Windows, Xbox

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- **fixed** — Fixed AI targeting through smoke not being applied correctly, resulting in the smoke not protecting the player as intended
- **fixed** — Fixed the vision code of AI in stealth where their vision would detect players at a higher elevation than before the update
- **fixed** — Prevented audio from muting randomly during heists
- **fixed** — Fixed audio issues in the Tutorial, Penthouse, and the main menu
- **fixed** — Fixed the back button in the purchase menus not working when using a keyboard
- **fixed** — Fixed DualSense PS5 controllers not working on PC
- **fixed** — Fixed some DualSense controller vibrations not working consistently on PS5
- **fixed** — Players can no longer join lobbies that are set to Invite-only without an invite on XBOX
- **fixed** — Fixed AI getting stuck in the basement in Turbid Station
- **fixed** — Fixed Shields getting stuck in certain spawn locations in Gold & Sharke and Rock the Cradle
- **fixed** — Fixed AI getting stuck near the back gate in Boys in Blue
- **fixed** — Fixed the lighting in the evidence room in Boys in Blue
- **fixed** — Fixed AI getting stuck in Houston Breakout
- **fixed** — Fixed Crew AI from getting stuck on the roof in Fear & Greed

We are now rolling out a new Hotfix to address some of the issues that came up with the [3.8 Update](https://steamcommunity.com/games/1272080/announcements/detail/674003823632581987).

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._