Masks in PAYDAY 2 are either randomly given by the 'pick a card' screen at the end of each heist or are unlocked and granted to the player for free for completing certain achievements, joining the community group, or reaching a new level of infamy. Card masks can only be used once, however granted masks can be re-used by sending the mask back to your inventory (you will lose any colors and non-achievement patterns and materials though). You will not be able to customize it any further once you have finalized it. Even if you leave any of the 3 slots empty, you won't be able to fill it later.
Each player is only given a specific amount of mask slots, but masks can be sold or returned to free up a mask slot. Additional slots can be bought for $800,000 (up to 72 slots).
White items are dropped from cards, with some exceptions.
Blue items are unlocked by default.
Light Blue items are community items.
Yellow items are from a DLC.
Orange items are from a special event.
Magenta items are "Infamous" (rare) items.
There are 6 tabs in the Mask purchase screen (default does not appear, but are the first slot in the inventory when selecting the mask tab); Community, Normal, DLC, Event, Collaboration, and Infamous.
Any masks not possessed will be shown greyed out, with the exception of the Event tab which does not appear if no Event masks are owned or no Event masks can be obtained by achievements, and will not display masks you do not own, except for achievement masks. DLC items from DLC you do not own will have a red cross with DLC through it, infamous items you need to unlock have a red cross with a card on them. Items locked by achievements will be greyed out like others without any cross displaying the requirement, even those in the Normal tab.
Introduced in Update #176 were masks with night-vision capabilties, putting a green filter over the screen and making it easier to see in dark areas, activated by holding down the firing mode key ([V] by default). The update introduced the night-vision capable PNV - BriteNite, and gave night-vision to the Cloaker-san and Batshit Crazy masks.
Masks unlocked by default. They cannot be sold or unlocked via card drops. When you equip this mask, it changes depending on what character you are.
Note: All default character masks also exist as standalone versions.
Preferred Character
Equipping this mask slot will make you wear your preferred character's mask.
Collateral
These shades belonged to a colleague of John's that he was hired to kill.
It started like any other night. Only this night, he got a contract to kill another contract killer who was making rounds that day. John knew he had five stops to make and was using the same taxi cab between all of them.
In the end, he didn't even need to do the deed himself - he was already dead when he found him.
Hoxton Reborn
The Hoxton Reborn mask is a mask that Hoxton made while in prison. For him, it's a symbol of everything he experienced in the past years while the PAYDAY gang kept on going without him. No one knows how his experiences in prison has changed him, and he won't talk about it when asked.
All we can assume is that he has been changed forever, and that he is reborn into... Something different. THIS IS AN INFAMOUS ITEM!
Clover
Clover's mask represents what Clover both fears and hates most of all - wearing a mask as your normal face. The surgically-shrunken nose, the botox'd lips and the expression of all-consuming vanity and self-obsession - all are symbols of fear and weakness, twisted into a horrifying parody.
THIS IS A CLOVER CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Dragan
With a background like the one Dragan has, there's no surprise he aspires to greatness in the criminal underworld.
His mask represents a lot of his own characteristics, with the clear resemblance to some of the original crew's masks that tells of his ability to infiltrate and blend in while still having some features that tells of his unending ruthlessness.
The Croatian checker on the forehead serves as a reminder for both himself and his enemies to be aware that he is not your common western street thug.
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Richard Returns
Is this mask a reflection of a deep-seated psychological problem? Possibly a dissociative identity disorder? Schizophrenia? Trauma of a disturbed psyche? Or is it not a reflection at all, but instead something to cause them?
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Bonnie
Few nations have contributed to humanity as Scotland has. In every field of endeavor - science, arts, cuisine - it is the people of this blessed land that give freely and generously. With this mask, Bonnie is determined to reverse this trend.
Sokol
If playing as a grinder for the St Petersburg Bombers hockey team taught Sokol the value of one thing, it was the importance of a terrifying mask that protects his handsome Russian face.
THIS IS A SOKOL CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Jiro
Japan is a land of tradition. A land of warriors. Jiro's mask reflects this. The mask expresses Jiro's love for a traditional Japan, while the bared snarl represents his unshakable determination.
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Bodhi
Masks have always been used in spiritual traditions that relate to deities, the divine and those chasing the apotheosis of the self. Bodhi's mask reflects the man behind it. Strong, cunning, single-minded and centered.
Jimmy
Jimmy hasn't really made many masks before he made his signature mask - and it shows. His mask design captures his free spirit and his disregard to things as appearance, planning and such. Good is good enough for Jimmy, he doesn't get stuck in ideas and wants to move forward at all times.
Sydney
Smirk, Grin, Sneer - call it what you want. As you see this smiling punker mask approaching it's not synonyms that'll run through your head - it's bullets. Sydney will make sure of it.
THIS IS A SYDNEY CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Rust
The Devil is the moniker that has followed Rust for most of his life. Therefore, Rust's mask is a combination of a smiling clown with ominous horns protruding from his forehead, letting everyone know that the Devil is here.
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Scarface
Scarface came to the US with nothing more than two empty hands and a bad attitude, the darkness in his heart matched only by the brilliance of his criminal mind. His mask tells the story, complete with the trail of blood he left in his wake as he began to make his mark. THIS IS A SCARFACE CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Sangres
The skull is Death, Sangres' faithful companion throughout his career. The gold tooth is the coin that has been paid. The kill counter represents his past as a hitman, the blood-red ruby the new wealth he's seeking in the US. Sangres' name spreaks of the many bloody episodes in his life, and that red blood is also present on his mask.
Duke
Duke is a man of culture, virtue and stone-hard composure. Thus his mask has been modeled of of the(sic)great historical statues as a reflection of his personality. The mask is a window into the mind and heart of this determined agent of sophisticated crime, elegant and unbreakable in the face of any heist.
A big draw for Duke is his love for mystery- you never really know what's inside the safe until you open it, or behind the painting until you take it out of the frame. And with the Payday gang, the biggest mystery may be just around the corner...
Ethan
This mask exudes power and brute force, in stark contrast to the man who wears it. Equal parts clown-like sadness and begrudging anger, it perfectly captures the mood of someone who has somewhat reluctantly chosen to be a heister.
THIS IS A h3h3 CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Free
Hila
Something about this mask radiates a playful malice and most who gaze upon it immediately feel a sense of unease, which is just the kind of thing you need when you're robbing a bank.
THIS IS A h3h3 CHARACTER PACK ITEM!
Free
The Collateral glasses are a reference to the 2004 film of the same name, the mask resembling the glasses worn by Max Durocher throughout the movie, and the description referencing Vincent's mode of transportation to his hits.
These masks are available by joining the PAYDAY 2 Community Group. Once you join, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. You will also be able to obtain the Mark, Hockey Heat and Happy Santa masks via card drops. The other community masks can't drop during a PAYDAY and can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Mark
hello from Russia.
I think it will be the best game in the world.
It's just a bear.
Just before there was an empty.
Thank you
- Vasiliy
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
$7,250
Hockey Heat
A classic hockey mask.
A guy told me one time...
"Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner."
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
$9,000
Happy Santa
Santa, more known as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas and Kris Kringle (?) is a man of epic proportions. Words like legendary, mythical, historical and folkloric best describe this beast of a man.
This particular mask is the Happy Santa mask. Big smile and super jolly with red cheeks and all, wearing this you'll even bring the most negative of Bulldozers into a joyous smile.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
$7,500
Peter
Peter is a true legend and has been so for like, ever. A beast with a large, pointed, spiraling horn projected from its forehead, Peter is known by all of mankind as the go-to guy for whenever you need to touch the rainbow. No, touch it. Touch the motherfucking rainbow. Now taste it.
Shh. It's okay. You did good.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Firestarter
This clown used to be a master of pyrotechnics, having a fire breathing number that no one could top. His competitors in the not-so-known-firebreathing-clown-scene were unhappy with his success... And spiked his cocktail.
With third degree burns on his face and an evil look in his eyes he fought fire with fire and set the other clowns ablaze. But he didn't stop there, the fiery hatred in him burned too bright. Now he seeks to set the world on fire.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Spackle
Once a well renowned circus clown Spackle was the best make-up artist in the scene. Known for her skill and ability to make people look so unlike themselves, she became obsessed with the art.
With her own face as canvas she tirelessly applied layer after layer, each becoming more twisted. She was sent to an asylum after killing five people during their make-up process.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Gumbo
Little is known about the man known as the devouring clown, but for a long time people believed that his red eyes were part of his outfit. Needless to say, they were wrong. Now people fear the red eyed clown with a laugh so evil it makes even the most seasoned badasses quiver in fear.
Word on the street is that he haunts alletways in a demonic shape looking for something... Or someone. All that is known is that people end up dead, more dead than you thought possible...
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Smiley
There was once a clown who couldn't smile. He watched as the other clowns brought joy and happiness to both young and old. He grew enviuos and angry, so to the point that he stapled his lips to his cheecks, giving him a wide grin. But instead of making everyone happy, they were all afraid, why, he did not understand.
He came to the conclusion perhaps this was his calling, to make people afraid... Very afraid.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Reservoir Dog
These shades belonged to five strangers. John was hired to kill a group of people who were about to commit the perfect crime. They all dressed the same and had code names so they were easy to identify.
However, John arrived too late to the scene. The police were already there. He made sure the strangers were all dead before he left the scene.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Terminator
These shades belonged to an assassin from a distant land. The assassin John was sent to kill was built like a machine. This one would prove to be hard. He used a customized Improved Combined Tactical Vest. He was fully armored and very tough. Behind all that armor however, John knew there was only flesh and bones.
John managed to to kill him in the end. He knew however that when he removed him from his place, another would replace him.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Mad Lion
A horrifying mask shaped like the head of a lion.
Little is known about this mask. It is said it was made by a crazy Balkan scientist who had a sick fascination for lions. Only he could see the beauty in this mask.
The mask was given to you by someone who wishes you well.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Conquest
The identity of the first horseman of the Apocalypse, and exactly what he represents is something still greatly debated to this day. Some call him Conquest, some say he was Christ himself, and some claim he was even the Antichrist.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Death
The fourth and final horseman of the Apocalypse is Death himself. Wherever Death went, Hades always followed with jaws wide open, ready to devour the souls of the victims slain by Death.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Famine
The third horseman of the apocalypse is the embodiment of Famine, a force so powerful he would leave people starving to their deaths if they laid eyes upon him.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
War
The second horseman of the Apocalypse is War and the violent spirit of mankind. War believes humans are naturally vicious, and that they don't require a real reason to fight or kill. He rode a fiery red horse, suggesting that blood would flow wherever he went.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Cat
Agile as a Cat, and lucky as one too, you will dare any heist and successfully breach any defenses. When the shit hits the fan, you will always dodge and land on your feet. There is no better way to spend your nine lives - a stone-cold killer is what you are and everyone knows it.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Fox
The Fox - slickest and slyest of all predators. No locks can keep you out, no defensive plan can withstand your guile and artifice. You will take what you want and leave everyone wondering who did it, or if it even happened at all.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Rabbit
Mad as March Hare. As they stare into your crazed yellow eyes, they'd better hand the cash over quick. Then take the money and run. No one outruns a hare.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Mouse
Quiet as a Mouse, you'll enter and exit silently and none will be the wiser. And if they should spot you, who would expect such wickedness from such a small creature? But yes, you are capable of it - all of it.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Golden Dallas
To commemorate the day PAYDAY became the most played co-op game in a single day - 10th of June 2017. Some 221k heisters per hour were robbing banks together in style. Earning us the Top 5 Position among Most Played Games in a day of all time - PAYDAY leaves its golden mark on history. Dallas is pleased.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
A Proud Pilotka
This pilotka was found on a corpse near Lake Müritz in Germany. It was attached with a string around the poor, dead soldier's head. There were no other bodies next to unnamed fellow,(sic) and as the origin of the pilotka was russian,(sic) it's fair to assume that he stemmed from the same country. Speculations were many, none were true, but the most inspiring story was the one about a soldier so proud of the motherland that he tied a pilotka to his head before he died.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Officer's Hat
This item popped up at an auction in North France during the 1990s. Among the auction goers sat a woman in her 50s. She recognized it and even though she could not remember the name of the officer who wore it, she paid a hefty sum for it. As a young girl she visited a square to buy vegetables when paratroopers came dropping down. Gunfire, explosions and screams of fear and pain filled the air. The officer took her to a shelter in a government building. He had no reason but kindness to save her. But even as his life was on stake,(sic) he risked it to save hers. She was just a young girl, but still recognized the hat.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Survivor's Pilot Hat
A pilot in the Royal Air Force went down during WW2 a few miles outside Bialystok, Poland. Considered K.I.A, he was later found deep in the Bialowieza Forest where he'd survived on fish, roots and animals he managed to caught(sic) - alive and well but madness had sunk his teeth into him. He'd been forced to amputate his left leg. But still managed to survive without infections.(sic) A small hut was also found, together with salvaged parts from his aircraft.(sic) He was found in 1978.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Trophy Helmet
In the small village of Pomtsburg, you can find a small monument. Few read the plaque covered with moss, but it holds the tale of a young boy. As the Germans came marching into Pomtsburg he lead the resistance with bravery and determination. Pomtsburg was his birthplace and no one were to destroy it. The Battle of Pomtsburg never reached the history books, and few even remember how it ended. But the boy managed to steal this souvenir. Something to remind him and others you should always stand up to oppression.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Golden Chains
It's been four years. Four years of hard work, meth cooked, shots fired and loot hauled. But we've only just began. We do feel a bit nostalgic. It's been four years since we came to Washington and took on our first heist here and now we're pros. And when it's someone's birthday, you need to get them a gift. Therefore we've poured 24k hot, luscious gold all over Chain's Mask. Happy Birthday PAYDAY 2!
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Golden Wolf
Has it been five years already? Damn. Not many make it this far into the life. This last year has been hard. Real hard. The family has been hit where we are most vulnerable, the cops are getting closer every day, and we're almost in over our heads. This situation would have killed most heisters or put them away forever, but we're not just any two-bit crooks. We're PAYDAY. We always get it done right. And we always get the gold.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Golden Hoxton
I remember the first time I put on a mask. Was it really seven years ago? When you've been doing something for a long time, you eventually end up at a crossroads. In this line of work, you're either staring down the barrel of a gun or looking at the sweet life. Everybody has to make their choice. Everybody has to decide what that choice is worth risking. For Payday, it's always been all-or-nothing!
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Golden Houston
So this is it- the time of reckoning. Our family of heisters against a power we haven't seen the limit of. I know one thing- we'll either come out of this together or die trying. We're the Clowns, the fucking gods of thieving, and we play by our rules. So, whatever comes next, we're ready for a blaze of golden glory.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The mask worn by McCauley in Heat. This was likely the inspiration for the Hockey Heat mask. Unsurprising, seeing how Overkill Software seems to enjoy paying homages to this film.
The Mark mask was added in PAYDAY 2 as a reference to Mark from Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number, which the developers of the game were able to play a very early build of.[1]
The Overkill bomb logo can be found in the eyes of the mask.
The Hockey Heat masks were worn by the main character's crew, most notably the heister McCauley, in the 1995 film Heat. The same character wearing the same mask in the screenshot on the right is likely the inspiration of the Armored Transport DLC splash card as well.
The Terminator glasses are a reference to the 1984 film of the same name. They are based on the glasses worn by the eponymous antagonist throughout the film, with the description referencing the Terminator's origin ("an assassin from a distant land", "built like a machine").
The Reservoir Dog glasses are named after the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs. The glasses resemble those worn by the main characters, who had indeed all worn the same clothing and had codenames.
These masks are available by joining the Dead by Daylight Community Group. Once you join, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't drop during a PAYDAY and they can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Devourer
This mask, heavily inspired by the Great Old Ones that rule below the seas was recovered from a police storage where it had been kept since it was found during a raid on a murderous cult. It's monstrous look makes you wonder what beings lurk out in the dark.
THIS IS A DEAD BY DAYLIGHT COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Unborn
A once great actor who claimed to have become possessed by a demonic spirit started to wear a mask to hide his deformed appearance. The mask one day broke and what was hiding underneath could never be sealed again.
THIS IS A DEAD BY DAYLIGHT COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
Blister Head
This blister stricken creature is the embodiment of true terror. All your childhood fears poured into something unfathomable and horrendous. Question is if you will even need bullets anymore.
THIS IS A DEAD BY DAYLIGHT COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Clawer
On gloomy nights when the moon is bright, one might witness how the Clawer emerges from the watery depths. It yearns for fresh meat and won't stop until its hunger is still. The Clawer is one of those urban myths that campfire teens tell - just before The Clawer strikes. Afterwards, it returns to the deep. Hibernating until its stomach growls yet again.
THIS IS A DEAD BY DAYLIGHT COMMUNITY ITEM!
Free
The Killer
Even stark raving mad Killers need cash. It's a fact. So sometimes you simply must take a break from slashing teens and hang up the blood stained machete. But killing can be done in so many ways and it's real important with a hobby - and remember that cops bleed too.
This mask is available by joining The Solus Project Community Group. Once you join, you will unlock 1 of the Planetary Tomb Guardian mask. It can't drop during a PAYDAY and it can't be sold. Instead, it can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Planetary Tomb Guardian
Being a Planetary Tomb Guardian is a lonely job. But a job that must be done. Eons of time float by without a single living organism in sight. Stars and suns brighten the day and night. But solitude is a horrid thing. But then one day, a spacecraft breaks the silence and you are not alone anymore. Someone is visiting this planet you call home.
Normal masks are unlocked via card drops. The chance of getting a mask ranges from 9.8% at level 1 to 15% at level 90+.
Alienware
Based on the visions of a madman who thought he saw an extraterrestrial being.
It is strange though, as the powerful materials is not from anywhere on Earth.
$7,250
Baby Rhino
Who would not want to wear the head of a baby rhino. Is it not cute? Putting it on makes you feel a little stupid, maybe because how it looks.
While wearing it, you are worried that it is a bit hard seeing through the mask. You will do fine as long as you do not wander off with your pig-headed friends.
$7,250
The Big Lips
Throw someone a lip by wearing this mask.
The thing that gets people is the two fleshy folds that surround the mouth of this mask, the biggest lips you ever saw.
Open your mouth and say 'aaah', directed the bank robber.
$7,250
Blackhearted
Evil and treacherous in a haunting way, this mask is said to change the wearer in mysterious ways.
Worn long enough, it is said it turns the wearers heart into a black one, filled with lust for black deeds.
$8,250
The Brainiac
This is the mask of someone who has a lot on his mind.
Putting on this mask sparks an excessive, almost explosive desire to learn more about crimes and how to commit them.
$9,000
The Bullet
Worried about getting shot in the face with a high powered firearm?
Scared that you will get stomped by a bulldozer, cloaker and a shield at the same time?
Wearing this mask will not help you, but you will get downed in style. The Bullet - out in Black Markets near you, right now!
$7,250
Calaca
A skeleton mask connected to the Mexican Day of the Dead festival.
Origins have been traced back to Aztec imagery, but no one is really sure.
Wearing the Calaca is all about finding the joy in death happening all around you. The death of others should be a joyous occasion!
$7,250
The Cannula
This mask is made of strange materials, holding it feels awkward. Wearing it feels even stranger.
Putting on the mask, you feel like an outsider, a foreigner, someone who constantly changes locations, staying away, not wanting to be recognized by anyone.
$7,000
The Crybaby
Is there anything sadder than a crying clown?
Probably crying civilians, being shouted to the ground by a criminal wearing a horrific mask.
Or maybe a bank manager with an empty vault.
$7,500
The Dripper
The Dripper was made by atomization of a larger mass of liquid, somehow made into a hard material while retaining a smooth surface.
Everyone who looks at it sees different things.
What do you see?
$11,000
Doctor Crime
Doctor Mayhem is an American fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books by OVERKILL Comics.
The character was created by writer-editor David Goldfarb and designed by artist Max Elmberg Sjöholm.
He made his first appearance in "The Amazing Career Criminals: The PAYDAY gang meets Doctor Mayhem!"
$7,250
The Gagball
Take a walk on the submissive side with a gagball stuck to your face.
People wear these for a variety of reasons, one being roleplays involving bondage. This isn't necessarily the case though, as gagballs apparently can be used in bank robberies too.
$7,500
Greek Tragedy
A mask that symbolizes all the parts in a greek tragedy.
In old Greece, masks were used to worship the gods in ceremonial rites and celebrations.
This particular mask summarizes every heist in existence; the anger of someone triggering the alarm, the joy of opening the vault and the tragedy of being caught.
$9,750
Hockey Mask
A hockey mask is a mask worn by hockey goaltenders to protect their heads from injury.
It is also the iconic robber mask, hand-crafted using only high-quality materials. Instead of protecting you from pucks, it protects you from being recognized while going about, doing your thing.
You know, the thing you do so well. Stealing.
$8,250
The Hog
You have a new message! *BEEP*
Salutations, this is 'Almir' at OVERKILL. The Mask that you ordered should be delivered by now...
A list of instructions is included...
Make sure that you read them carefully!
Do you like hurting other people? Then this mask is for you.
$7,250
The Horned Beast
A beast that came from the abyss.
It has a lion's body, bear feet and a leopard's mouth.
Not much else is know of this beast, nor who designed the mask.
$13,500
The Jaw
Protect your glass chin with a metal jaw.
The only thing you will be chewing from now on with your jaw is law enforcers, right?
$7,500
Kawaii
Lovable, cute, aborable, cool and hip, charming, non-threatening, innocent, happy-go-lucky.
These are words not commonly used in crimonology.
Because of you, they now are.
$7,250
Kenneth
A horrifying mask shaped like the head of a demon.
Not much is known about it other than the name - Kenneth.
Now, this vengeful spirit has returned to earth to haunt mankind once more.
$7,250
Mrs. Mannequin
The Female Mannequin.
The face of an articulated doll used by tailors, dressmakers, artists, windowdressers and now bank robbers.
They are most often used to display or fit clothing, but are also used to simulate how to teach first aid, CPR, tracheal intubation and now bank robbery.
$7,250
Mr. Mannequin
The Male Mannequin.
The face of an articulated doll used by tailors, dressmakers, artists, windowdressers and now bank robbers.
They are most often used to display or fit clothing, but are also used to simulate how to teach first aid, CPR, tracheal intubation and now bank robbery.
$7,250
Mr. Sackcloth
Discourage crows, sparrows and law enforcers from entering your field of terror.
The legend goes that in distant lands, there lived a god who knew everything yet could not walk. The greed of man found the god and beheaded it, thinking they could gain its wisdom.
$9,750
Mr. Smooth
This mask somehow simultaneously conveys and expresses opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, and motivations.
Legends says that four creatures merged together, forming a greater entity with the face of this mask.
To summarize, it is a scary fucking mask.
$7,000
Monkey Business
Worn by someone who does not take life that seriously.
Because it is a mask of a monkey.
$8,250
The Mummy
The face of a mummy that has had its skin and organs preserved. Either intentional or incidental exposure to extreme cold (ice mummies!), low humidity, lack of air or chemicals might have caused this.
Who knows what part of the world it is from? Having been preserved for the longest time, its ready to be exposed to the world again.
$7,250
Oni
The Oni is a Japanese devil.
They are hideous, gigantic ogre-like creatures that have sharp claws and two horns growing from their heads.
Their skin may have any number of colors, though red and blue are the most common.
$7,500
The Outlander
Have you ever had that feeling when you have no mouth but feel the urge to scream?
That is how you are going to feel if you are a civilian looking at a criminal wearing this mask, pointing a gun at you, shouting you to the floor.
$7,250
The Perfect Stranger
The mask of a stranger in a strange land.
Masks like these were used in a lost civilization, in war, on soldiers; ceremonially, for burial rites and for shamanistic ceremonies to drive away evil spirits.
$7,500
The Pout
The pout is a facial expression that humans can make.
It is a protrusion of the lips, especially as an expression of sullen discontent.
Who would not be discontent, having had their horns sawed off like that.
$7,500
The Rage
Probably one of the angriest looking clown masks you have ever seen.
It almostputs Wolf's mask to shame.
Almost.
$8,250
The Shogun
Don the mask and feel like a Japanese general from a distant past.
It is said that this mask was the mask of a mad and desperate warrior, who rose above the ranks and became a great general, winning many battles.
Common sense will not accomplish great things. You must become mad and desperate to do so.
$9,000
The Shrunken Head
Ritually prepared, the cranium is removed fromthe head, eyes and mouth sewn shut. Boiled in hot water, dried with hot rocks and sand and molded to keep the features of a human face.
Taken by ship to the Americas by Westerns long ago, it now somehow has ended up in your possession.
$7,250
The Starved
This mask has a hideous appearance, a bony facial structure and dehydrated skin.
It is the kind of mask gives you nightmares.
$7,250
The Troll
Now here is a troll that is tired of hiding under the bridge.
Why not see the world, pillage a village, take the local inhabitants gold treasures and flee from the the angry mobs instead?
$7,250
The Undead
An undead is a being that is dead yet somehow behaves like it is still alive.
Created in mysterious ways, this might as well be a zombie as it could be a Vampire.
If you are going to rob a bank, why not scare the living hell out of people while doing so?
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The Vampire
The Vampire is a mythological undead creature, said to feed on the blood of the living.
Vampires can appear as normal humans.
When attacked they will reveal their vampire visage where their face changes and they grow fangs and pointed teeth.
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The Zipper
The zipper mask consists of two parallel tracks of teeth that can be interlocked or separated by the pulling of a slide between them.
Separate the zipper when you need to communicate.
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The Zombie
A zombie is an animated corpse that somehow has been brought to life again.
Brains?
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The Alienware mask is a promotion from a computer hardware company called Alienware, Dell's subsidiary; the mask is the company's mascot, the Alien. It must be found like the rest of the masks in PAYDAY 2, unlike in PAYDAY: The Heist where it's given exclusively to anyone with an Alienware computer.
Kenneth is credited as "Janitor" in the Payday 2 credits.
Mr. Smooth is based on singer David Bowie, bearing a strong resemblance to the his Ziggy Stardust persona. The masks' description of merging beings is likely an homage to Bowie's many different characters and personas.
The Outlander mask is a reference to I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, a short story by Harlan Ellison, published in March, 1967. It later turned into a point-and-click adventure game in 1995 by The Dreamers Guild. The story was based in a post-apocalyptic future set 109 years into the future after the Cold War escalated into a World War controlled by a Super Computer named AM in which it nearly wiped out the human race in a massive genocide. The mask represents the ending of the protagonist turning into a gelatinous blob creature wanting to scream of the horrors it suffered but cannot due to its lack of a mouth, forever condemned to its thoughts.
The Shrunken Head mask is from a practice that includes severing and shrinking a human head that is used for rituals, trophies, or for trade.
The Vampire mask is based on the iconic vampire Count Dracula.
These masks are an achievement reward. They can't drop during a PAYDAY and they can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Almir's Beard
Some say that real men don't shave, but the truth is that real men can't shave. Ordinary razors simply bounce off the dense, magnificent foliage that is a truly full Almir beard.
When Santa is flying through December skies, someone has to stay home and keep the elves in line. No-one does that better than the whip-cracking, cigar-smoking kommandant of the Claus household.
This is the Champ mask. Based on a bad day for Dallas. How bad?, imagine being on the business end of thirteen rounds with a professional boxer. Swollen brow, concussions, dislocated jaw - you name it, and this mask has it. Yeah, a really bad day for Dallas.
Some say his racing leathers are made from bleached dolphin skin, and that his oily secretions are prized in Chinese medicine. All we know is... he's called The Tids.
The Funnyman knows how to make people laugh. The Funnyman might go too far and take a hit or two. Beware though, because a person who can control others laughter knows how to get the last laugh.
It's not only the American government that uses specially trained operatives for infiltration missions. Japan has their own unit called the Anbu, and while this mask is only a prototype, it's very similar to the actual thing they use.
Activate Night Vision Mode by holding down the Fire Mode button.
The future is now. This special mouthpiece is believed to be developed for soldiers of the future, acting not only as a gasmask but also give the wearer the ability to breathe under water. Unfortunately, this one seems broken, but it still looks cool.
A scientist inspired by the virtual-reality sex scene in Demolition Man made his own attempt at building a device where no physical contact would actually be needed when performing intercourse. The experiment was an utter failure but a few of the prototypes still exist.
Paycheck Chains longs to be completely bonkers. But truth be told, behind that mask he's just a regular guy trying to make an indecent living. When trying to push his normal self into craziness, he took a poodle hostage during a robbery when a police(sic) showed up. What crazy person would do that, right? But he picked the wrong vicious mongrel to mess with. The dog ended up biting everyone in the crew before they managed to escape the beast. News report(sic) after the robbery claimed the dog showed symptoms of rabies. Maybe Paycheck Chains will finally become as crazy as he wants to be...
Paycheck Dallas finally made the decision to stop using black plastic bags for concealment. He gathered the nerve to order a real Dallas-mask to honor his idol, but that online printing service didn't exactly deliver the real deal... Even so, with the mask, he's trying to step up his game and convinced the Paycheck gang to raid a china shop. The CCTV footage shows that Paycheck Dallas accidentally broke the biggest vase while storming in. That made him apologize to the owner, grabb(sic) all small changes(sic) from the register and run for the door. Probably blushing like a tomato behind that smiling neon mask.
The Tids is a reference to The Stig, a recurring character in the British TV show Top Gear. The helmet is based on a Simpson Diamondback helmet which The Stig wears.
Three of the four masks introduced on the final day of the 2015 CrimeFest are based on internet memes: While the Dawg and No Me Gusta masks are based on the Doge (and name probably a reference to Yo Dawg) and Me Gusta memes respectively, the Rageface mask is a mix of the LOL, Rage, and Y U NO memes.
The Funnyman mask was originally named Baitface, and its original appearance and description was based on the Trollface meme, but the mask's appearance was changed to what it currently is in Update #90, and its name and description were changed later on. No official reason has been given but it's likely because the creator of the Trollface put a copyright on the image.
The Rudelf mask is a reference to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the mask's name is a pun on "Rudolph" and "Elf", and could be interpreted as a pun on "Rude" and "Elf" as well.
According to the achievements required to unlock the Greedy the Elf and Rudelf masks, they were originally named "Christmas Cap" and "Rudolph", respectively.
Masks unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. You will also be able to obtain these masks via card drops. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Baba Yaga
Occasionally villainous, always mysterious. The Baba Yaga stalks the dark forests of Slavic myth. She flies around in a mortar, wields a pestle and lives in a hut that stomps about on giant chicken legs.
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Russian Hat
The world would be very different were it not for the howling, freezing Russian winter. Napoleon and Hitler both learned this. History could be very different if they only packed a warm hat.
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Sputnik
Despite being just a tiny, beeping sphere, the original Sputnik sent political shock-waves across 1950's Washington. Send some criminal shock-waves around the capital with this vintage-yet-pimped version.
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Tiara
Okay, it doesn't hide your face and it is certainly not going to stop any bullets whizzing your way....but, damn. You're going to look like the belle of the ball wearing Mrs Volkov's wedding tiara.
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Vlad Armor
"Hey! Payday clowns! Vlad here with a little something from the Motherland. I wore this beautiful heavy bastard all through my days in Donetsk. It ain't pretty like your delicate American masks, but it kept me pretty!"
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Le Castle Vania
It's modern, dynamic and a real crowd-pleaser. It's sleek, slick and totally stylish. It's both the music of Le Castle Vania, and his mask.
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Eggian
In 'Xenogogs', this creature embodied fear itself, as it tore its way from the butt of Troy Templeton during that scene.
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Fatboy
It's the full-cheeked, pink, healthy face that represents the wonderful, magical alchemy of deep-fried dough and sugar found in the lobby of theaters across the States.
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Oliver
"And the nominees for The Greatest Heisters In The World are....."
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Pirate
In 'Buccaneers Ahoy!', these swashbuckling undead heisters terrorized the treasure-laden galleons of the Caribbean for years, proving forever that....pirates arrrrrrrrrrrr cool.
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Groucho
A perfect disguise doesn't have to mean dying your hair, changing your iris and burning off your fingerprints. Sometimes looking obviously strange makes people uncomfortable enough to look away and pay you no mind.
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Tinted Love
Murder, extortion, violence, destruction, drugs, guns, and theft. These are all crimes associated with Vlad, but none are as great as his fashion sense.
Masks unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Al Capone
The original mobster that really made the criminal way of life something to strive for. A given member of the PAYDAY crew if he were alive today. But now you can at least cosplay him, making the police scared as they think they’ve seen a ghost.
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Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Considered the "father of modern organized crime". Not clear why he’s nicknamed "Lucky", but he did managed to get arrested 25 times, but never spent one day in jail. And he survived a throat slashing as he refused to join another mob. Either way, he’s a true inspiration.
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George "Bugs" Moran
The rival of Al Capone. Two men battling it out as the prohibition era turned booze into gold for anyone who could get their hands on some bottles of whiskey. Capone even tried gunning him down in the infamous Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. But he failed.
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Stephanie "Madame" St. Clair
This is one tough cookie. The criminal part of St. Clair was born as she went through hell one dark night. After that, she dove deep into the shady world of illegality. But she was also an advocate for civil rights and police corruption. Like a modern day, twisted version of Robin Hood one might say.
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Commando
Chains had this beret custom made in preparation for a mercenary operation in West Africa. What he did while wearing it is something he won’t talk about, though.
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Dawn Patrol
Way back in the day, on a secret and highly dangerous mercenary mission in Southeast Asia, Chains acquired this old US Army helmet. No one knows who the previous owner was.
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Martial Law
This is an old souvenir that Chains keeps as a memory of two long, boring months spent in Central America doing VIP security after an armed coup. Effectively, it reminds him of the kind of military monotony that made him leave mercenary life behind.
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Pickle Face
Lean, mean, green killing machine. The perfect mask to wear when you’re in a pickle and need to make like a banana and split. Be water, my friend.
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The Awkward Seal
That moment when you're going to finish off a Dozer but when you pull the trigger you're out of ammo. Or that moment when you're throwing the last bag straight into the sea. Or that moment when other robbers compliment your mask but you didn't put any effort into it. Or that moment when someone is repairing the drill at the same time as you.
The Dawn Patrol helmet has an Ace of Spades card strapped to it, referencing either the 506th Infantry Regiment and their helmets having a spade painted on the side, and/or the the practice of soldiers leaving ace of spades cards on killed Vietnamese and wearing them on their helmets in the Vietnam War, out of belief that the Vietnamese saw the spade as a symbol of death and bad luck.
The Pickle Face mask references Bain's memetic line "Chains is in a pickle!", said upon the heister in question going into bleedout. Clicking on the mask a second time on the Hoxton's Housewarming Party website will even play this line. The mask itself seems to be based on the Squash from the Plants vs. Zombies franchise.
The Awkward Seal mask is a reference to the Awkward Moment Seal meme, which is also a Steam emoticon. A large number of players asked for a mask based on it to be put in the game, though, as noted on the announcement site, many of them were only ironically asking for one.
Additionally, the mask's textures and other internal asset files all refer to it as "urf" as a probable reference to League of Legends' unofficial mascot of the same name. Alternatively, it's an onomatopoeia of the noise seals make.
The following masks were added on April 1, 2017, and are unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Black Beanie
Most robbers choose this snug, concealing headwear to help them blend in with the night. Unfortunately it won't do you much good to conceal yourself carrying all that equipment.
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Green Beanie
A murky green that adds a touch of subtle mystery to your profile. The FBI will appreciate your fondness for their own green uniformed team. Not that it won't stop them firing on you openly anyway!
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Navy Beanie
This fetching number will make you the talk of the town. You'll guaranteed(sic) to hear things like: "SEND IN THE TAZERS!", "THIS IS THE POLICE, COME OUT WITH YOUR HANDS UP!", or "WHO ARE THESE GUYS, EX-MILITARY?!"
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Red Beanie
This supposedly "three million dollar hat" is either soaked in the blood of your enemies, or was just made with some red woolen material. Just wash it after each heist!
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The following masks were added on April 1, 2018, and are unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Chains, The Weapons Expert
When there's only one copy of something left in the world, it becomes priceless. Know what you can do, and what others can do better. Get the job done. Don't get carried away by jealousy: that's fear talking. Fear brings you down. It doesn't come from love. When you really love someone, you trust them. Trust them enough to not get mean over priceless things.
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Dallas, The Chief
Some people expect a free ride through life, cruising on good looks and luck. The world doesn't work that way, even if it sometimes looks like it. Talent is just the start; it takes education, dedication, determination. As a leader, you gotta make up your own mind. Respect your decisions, and others will too.
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Hoxton, The Infiltrator
The friends you have right now, may not be all the friends you'll ever need. Don't miss out on a future gain by keeping friends away. It's easy to get lost in the desert. One wrong turn is all it takes. And when you do, those new friends just might be your ticket to an oasis.
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Wolf, The Maniac
Knowing when not to quit is harder than knowing when to throw in the towel. Don't get sidetracked by vanity or foolish pride. Sometimes, you get so wrapped up in a problem that you don't see what the problem really is. It gets everyone in a lot of trouble. Bad trouble. So do what's right, and you can't go wrong.
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After the April event was over, the beanie mask descriptions got changed, the original ones below:
Black Beanie: Most robbers choose this snug, concealing headwear to help them blend in with the night. Unfortunately it won't do you much good to conceal yourself. Carrying weapons and bags tends to have that effect when up against living security. Matches your suit, though!
Green Beanie: A murky green that adds a touch of subtle mystery to your profile. You'll look hip and trendy in front of all your career criminal friends with this beanie. So trendy in fact, that the FBI will appreciate your fondness for their own green uniformed team. Not that it won't stop them firing on you openly anyway!
Navy Beanie: Dark, deep, and classy color that isn't quite as edgy as black would be. This fetching number will make you the talk of the town. Things like "SEND IN THE TAZERS!", "THIS IS THE POLICE, COME OUT WITH YOUR HANDS UP!", or "DOUBLE TAP TRIPLE TAP!"
Red Beanie: This one is either soaked in the blood of your enemies, or was just made with some red woolen material. Honestly it doesn't matter, it is just end up covered in blood with all that cop murder you've been known to dish out. Just wash it after the heist, alright?
The April 2018 masks may be references to Borderlands, as they use a similar outlined and colorful art style as well as using the same name-title format as the Borderlands player characters.
Masks unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Byrne
Byrne is gone. He's our koala and our "pet". But we don't want him back. He's boring and tedious and all he does is eat eucalyptus leaves. And we mean like ALL day. He doesn't like when you touch or even talk to him. So now he's gone and we wanna keep it that way. If you find him (he looks like a douchebag pet) you can keep him or whatever. Consider this a warning of boredom.
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Fluffedup
Our darling Fluffedup is gone. He's 95 years old, and part of our family. Fluffedup is a happy little individual who's absolutely not been trying to throw himself into the blender or off the roof several times. We just want to keep him forever, and never let him go. So it's super important that we get him back to us, to our home where he lives and loves and absolutely doesn't hate.
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Stoibs
Stoibs is a bit frantic and "speedy". He ran away last tuesday night and we would be glad to get him back. We have had a hard time finding a chinchilla with a good pedigree. So for us to start over again with a new one, feeding him corn to get him fat and tender will be tedious. If you find him, we'll invite you to dinner where we enjoy Stoibs!
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Tempy
Tempy is our tame lion. He's been away for 2 weeks now and we miss him. Tempy loves all kind of cuddle, as long as it's done by us. If you spot Tempy: do not approach him in any way. Please tell us where you've seen him. But you will get mutilated if he gets close. Other than that, he's a doll and loves sleeping in the sun. Also don't let him see any kids...that doesn't end well.
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Keelhauled Alex
Every ship come bearing tales of ghost. Restless phantoms seen by tired spotters late at night. Everything from Krakens to mermaids. But the tale of Keelhauled Alex is maybe one of the most feared. Alex had been stealing food during a long sail out at sea. As he was caught, he was sentenced to be keelhauled. Not a serious crime, but a serious punishment. But as Alex was beneath the boat, another ship opened fire, and Alex was forgotten on the bottom of the ship. As the dust settled, his corpse was thrown into the depths. But ever since then, Keelhauled Alex walks ships at night, staring down everyone from captains to simple deck hands. It is said that he can gaze into your soul and devour it.
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Nilam
Nilam grew up among buccaneers, pirates and corsairs. She knew rum before she could speak, and held a sword before she could walk. Nilam was without family, and instead she found the nomadic lifestyle of a pirate her destiny. She was swift with a blade and few could match her in combat. All she sought was the same respect her peers got, but this was a world ruled by men. Finally Nilam had reached her limit. Those who wronged her were "sentenced" by getting their throats slit. Her reputation preceded her, and harbours feared the bloodshed she brought with her when her ship "Verdict" came sailing in.
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One-Eyed Jessicah
With two eyes, Jessicah would never have been famous. After a shipwreck, she managed to swim to a small islet. Circled by a shark, with no rescue in sight, she was caught. With only a broken knife, her only choice was to kill the shark, so that she could safely swim to shore. But she needed a decoy, a lure so she could surprise the shark. The loss of a finger to toe would make swimming difficult, so instead, she scooped out one of her eyeballs and threw the bloody mess in the water. Then she dove in.
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Schneider
One of the most brutal and ruthless pirates to ever exist. But also one of the most unknown. Just the way Schneider wanted it. Instead, Schneider's moniker "the Devil" was much more well known. He found it more profitable if nobody actually knew his face. But tales of how the "devil" sailed the seven seas traveled among bars in the Caribbean. To "spot the Devil on the horizon" is a common saying whe someone had disappeared out at sea. But the truth was that Schneider had forever buried them in a watery grave.
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The Day 6 masks are references to four of the missing animal posters in Heat Street.
These masks are Side Job rewards. They can't drop during a PAYDAY and they can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Kurgan's Gas Mask
Kurgan doesn't wear the gas-mask to keep the fumes of war out. He wears it to keep the flames of fury in. Betrayed by his own side, Kurgan barely survived an ambush by armored flamers. Inside the mask, there is only the smell of his own immolated flesh, a constant reminder to trust no-one.
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Rivet's Bandana
Rivet is American, and Americans value tradition. From the office of the President, to the lowliest scum-sucker in the land, tradition matters. So if you're going to stick a gun in a chump's face and demand they "hand it over" you better damn well know your history. Like Jesse James, like Billy The Kid,(sic) you wear a bandana.
Unlocked through Side Job
Sterling's Beret
It would be lovely to think Sterling earned the beret and badge through hard-training and combat. The truth, however, is that he saw how it impressed a couple of young fillies at the Officers Club. An invitation to step outside, a few dirty punches and a knocked out Colonel later, and Sterling had his very own red beret. And a couple of fillies. Smashing!
Unlocked through Side Job
Wolfgang's Cap
This cap may look like a normal, standard-issue M43 field cap. And you may think such humble headgear is an unusual choice for a man as vain as Wolfgang. But this cap holds special meaning for him. It may surprise you that Wolfgang can truly love. Pinned inside is a picture of his beloved. For whom he fights the good fight.
Unlocked through Side Job
Inspecting Wolfgang's Cap reveals the picture referred to in the description is of Wolfgang himself.
Masks unlocked by default. Upon launching the game, you will unlock 1 of each mask in your inventory. They can't be sold. Instead, they can be returned to your mask stash for free, but any pattern, color or material as well as the customization fee to put these together will be lost.
Retro Chains
Combat and shooter games that simulate intense situations between players is a great way to keep up your skills in between jobs. Chains likes games that train your situational awareness and award skillfull(sic) play by gaining the upperhand in a fight.
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Retro Dallas
A good tactical game is the perfect way to prep before a big heist. Dallas prefers to kick-start his strategic mind with something difficult and calculating where you need to manage units and resources to achieve victory.
