PayDay 2 update broke SuperBLT or triggered crashing, reset event side jobs & locked players out of Copycat (potential workaround inside)

Overkill Software recently released an update to PayDay 2 that introduces bug fixes to some known issues and a new in-game social hub that can assist with cross-play across PC platforms.

For instance, the update addresses issues where Rami Suppressor and Dourif Muzzle were not equipable on the Miyaka 10 Special SMG and one could equip incompatible mods on the Compact-5 SMG.

The latest patch also fixes the graphical bugs that appeared when one held the Thanatos.50-cal Sniper Rifle or tried to use a mod on the Plated AR Magazine.

However, it looks like the recent patch has introduced some issues as well.

According to reports (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10), multiple PayDay 2 players are experiencing frequent crashes after installing the recent update. It has been alleged that the latest patch has broken the SuperBLT mod as well.

And to add to their troubles, one now has to deal with decreased stability, poor server connectivity, and slower loading times. Notably, some are even unable to launch the game on their Windows machines.

Gamers also allege that event side jobs are not being marked as completed, preventing them from accessing rewards.

This issue has become more significant after the recent update and makes it impossible for one to obtain different cosmetics and perks.

Game refused to start even after reinstalling. Had to delete WINSOCK32.dll for mods to get it to start. Now COPYCAT and all the side job unlocks are locked. I also paid money for the latest McShay 4 DLC and apparently I’m allowed to use some of the weapons but not the Deimos shotgun with certain mods on it.
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Guys this is a big problem when today’s update dropped my game doesn’t launch, no it doesn’t crash it just doesn’t launch, and before this update it worked just fine!!! Is this issue with windows 11.
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In addition to this, players are also experiencing issues using mods and unlocks for the Christmas side job.

Even though they are able to launch the game after deleting the ‘WINSOCK32.dll’ file, ‘COPYCAT’ and all other side job unlocks become locked.

Without a doubt, it is quite disappointing that gamers are facing multiple issues after the recent patch. Those affected are now requesting the developers to resolve this issue so that they can enjoy playing the game as intended.

Luckily, Overkill Software is aware of the issue and is currently working on fixing it. However, no official ETA for the bug fix has been provided.

Fortunately, we have come across a potential workaround that might help solve your problem. It is recommended that you remove both the WSOCK32.dll and IPHLPAPI.dll files from PayDay 2’s installation directory.

After doing so, you will be able to play the game normally.

We will keep an eye on the issue where the PayDay 2 update has broken SuperBLT, triggered crashing, reset event side jobs, and locked players out of Copycat and update the article accordingly.

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