Astral's Revamped AI V1.5 (NO LONGER UPDATED)
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 56 AI Modification mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The update is cancelled, sorry.
I don't have the time or motivation to continue the work on this mod, and knowing everything will just break again next game update is not helping it. If you're looking for a replacement, you can either use other mainstream AI mods (RoNHIC, Jug's, SWAT and Suspects AI Overhaul, etc), or if you're looking for bigger sized AI mods similar to this mod, try Immersion Improved or Valhalla, those also change the game completely.
IIIxeIII has made an updated version of this mod, with my full permission given
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FEATURES
This mod aims to make each encounter with suspects more fun, unpredictable, and unique. Each map has been tweaked appropriately with this in mind, and you may start seeing a NPC doing stuff they don't usually do, such as hiding, running away to ambush the SWAT team somewhere else, or perhaps even pointing a gun at you without any intention of actually shooting you if they're on your side. How surrender works has been tweaked as well, now suspects will surrender more often, unlike how in vanilla they would always open fire, it's now worth the effort to not immediately open fire at an armed suspect and take your time with them, since they might hesitate or give up now.
NPC
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[]Morale curve for surrender has been tweaked, expect more compliance from armed suspects in general
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]Redone NPC archetypes, most suspects are now using new archetypes, some of them may start hiding on levels with hiding spots, or perhaps even start executing hostages if they managed to escape after seeing a SWAT...An unfortunate victim[]Reaction time has been tweaked based on a map's difficulty and suspect's skill level, a run-of-the-mill gangbanger won't react as fast as a prepared ex-military terrorist
[]Movement speed has also been adjusted for all suspects, while your common criminal will move slower while shooting to maintain their accuracy (unless it's a methhead who's way to
Astral's Revamped AI V1.5 is an AI modification for PAYDAY 2 that overhauls NPC behaviors to make the game more dynamic and fun. It adjusts how NPCs use cover, surrender rates, reaction times, and weapon choices based on the mission. Note that this mod is no longer updated, but it has a solid following with 545 endorsements and over 46,000 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 545 endorsements and 46k downloads
- Makes NPCs smarter with better cover usage and mission-specific loadouts
- Aims to increase fun and enjoyment by making encounters more dynamic
⚠️ Cons
- No longer updated, so may break with future game patches
- Potential conflicts with other AI overhaul mods
- Compatibility with current game version is uncertain
For PAYDAY 2 players who want more challenging and reactive enemies without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of predictable AI and want NPCs that actually use cover and adapt to the mission, this is for you. Skip if you prefer the vanilla AI or want a mod that's actively maintained.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is no longer updated, check the game version compatibility before installing to avoid crashes.
- If you use other AI mods, disable them to prevent conflicts, as this mod changes core AI behaviors.
- Test on a lower difficulty first to see how the new AI feels before jumping into Death Wish.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Readyornot Mods
- Author
- Astral
- Version
- 1.5.5
- Downloads
- 46,015
- Endorsements
- 545
- Category
- AI Modification
- Created
- 2/14/2024
- Updated
- 11/11/2024
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