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PAYDAY 2: McShay Weapon Pack 2
DLC
(released 2 years ago)
OVERKILL - a Starbreeze Studio.
Starbreeze Publishing AB
TL;DR

It is a DLC for PAYDAY 2 that adds new weapons and modifications to the game. Players can now enjoy three new firearms and various mods to enhance their heists. Because who doesn't want to commit crimes with a fancy new shotgun?

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Genres:
Action
RPG
Tags:
Action
RPG
Gore
Violent
Likely Inspirations:
Borderlands
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Counter-Strike
Left 4 Dead
Rainbow Six Siege
Steam Review Analysis – Total (updated Jan 29, 2025, 6:27 AM)
Disclaimer: This analysis is independently conducted and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.
Review Summary - 152
73%
Mostly Positive

108

40

97%

Purchased on Steam

3

1

3%

Purchased Elsewhere

0% Primarily Play on Deck

Conclusion

Overall, the PAYDAY 2: McShay Weapon Pack 2 has received a mix of positive and negative feedback. Players enjoy the fun and unique weapons, particularly the Hailstorm, while expressing concerns about balance, pricing, and the locking of achievements behind the DLC. The new weapons, especially the revolver and shotguns, have sparked varied opinions regarding their performance and effectiveness.

Strongly Positive
Fun Weapons

Players enjoy the new weapons for their unique mechanics and fun gameplay.

~16%
Hailstorm Weapon

The Hailstorm is frequently praised for its fun concept and gameplay mechanics.

~11%
Positive
Overpowered Weapons

Some players find the new weapons to be overpowered, leading to a fun but potentially unbalanced experience.

~8%
Weapon Customization

Players appreciate the customization options available for the new weapons.

~7%
Animation Quality

The quality of weapon animations has received positive feedback for being improved.

~7%
Neutral / Mixed Opinions
Shotgun Mechanics

The new shotguns are seen as either fun or forgettable, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness.

~6%
Negative
DLC Pricing

Some players feel that the DLC is not worth the price due to the similarity of the new weapons to existing ones.

~8%
Revolver Performance

The new revolver is criticized for being underwhelming compared to existing options.

~8%
Gameplay Balance

Concerns are raised about the balance of gameplay with the introduction of new weapons.

~5%
Strongly Negative
Achievement Locking

Players express frustration over achievements being locked behind the DLC, making it feel mandatory.

~7%
This analysis is powered by OpenAI’s language models and may occasionally contain inaccuracies. For the most precise details, please consult the reviews directly on the official Steam store page.

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Updated on Jul 9, 2025, 11:24 PM