- About Steam Deck - 21 January 2026
Currently there is no native Linux support but the game should work on Steam Deck using Proton Experimental.How to enable Proton Experimental:Steam Library - Pako 4 - Properties - Compatibility - Force the use of specific Steam Play compatibility tool - Proton Experimental
- Gameplay changes - 18 December 2025
What's changed: Gameplay loop Instead of different missions, the gameplay now focuses on looting as much money as possible within the time limit. After a timer, there's an escape available by getting into the helicopter. If player doesn't survive to the escape helicopter, all the loot will be lost. Crew In stage selection menu, player can unlock up to 3 slots for assigning crew members. Different members grant different bonus effects into gameplay. Indoor areas When doing a robbery, there's now indoor areas where player can move, find a stash and escape. Powerups Sometimes looting a stash gives a random time limited powerup effect instead of money. That's it for now, please let us know what you think on the Steam community forum!
- Update notes for Oct 23 - 24 October 2025
Game difficulty adjusted to easier at the beginningVarious tweaks and bug fixes
- Update notes for Oct 6 - 6 October 2025
- Various bug fixes and tweaks - Advanced settings page added to Settings menu (keyboard shift / gamepad triggers). If you encounter performance problems you can try lowering the draw distance and switching off shadows in addition to Quality setting - "Airport Island" can be unlocked now. Please note the area is still under development and will have more content in upcoming updates - Patched a recently found potential Unity security issue (https://unity.com/security/sept-2025-01)
- Little Finland - 5 September 2025
- General changes in level design - New starting area "Little Finland" - Graphics redesigned - Tweaks and improvements with cars' movement - Changes with robberies: when not doing any mission, the robbery targets activate when the crime level increases - Changes with npc buddies: up to 3 crew members can be picked up from the level. Crew members auto-loot robbery targets fast but player can also loot targets manually if not having a crew. - Added Top-down camera view option - Added new missions If you encounter problems with this update, please try reseting saved data in Settings: Delete saves
- Chase Cam update! - 24 July 2025
Hi! we are testing some new things. + Camera view: “Chase cam” can be toggled in pause menu or with keyboard \ / gamepad dPadDown + There’s “Getaway driver” missions which are PAKO2 style taxi runs and have temporary leaderboards also. Tip: Try shooting with the crew. + Various minor tweaks and fixes The getaway driver missions will be bigger part of the game eventually. And we are at the same time prepping the new areas to be part of the game, which will prob mean some modifications to the North Paw area existing now. These are going to be pretty cool things eventually but we need to cook it bit more! Meanwhile, please give us lots of feedback on these new things + old things + thing that are not there, it is Early Accesss so we like to keep the dialogue open!
- New locations WIP - 10 July 2025
Hello, heres a sneak peek to upcoming locations. This is still Work In Progress material so things and overall look will change a bit. We have few other locations under work too so what you are expecting and what would you like to see? -TMG
- PAKO 4 Early Access is on SALE right NOW! - 27 June 2025
PAKO 4 Early Access is on SALE right NOW! We dropped a new update #6 yesterday and today there is a sale! Lucky eh? During summer we plane to update the game on steady pace with new job opportunities, missions and mayhem. Maybe they will even finally fix some of the bridges..? Stay tuned for more content and join the fun!
- UPDATE #6 - 26 June 2025
New work!Honest Hank has some jobs for you, waiting by his car lot (that still is closed but hey, anyday right??) In addition, we are rolling now update with: -More streamlined HUD / UI regarding both graphical elements and audio-Tons of bug fixes-Tidying up some early access areas -Graphic / weather tweaks Once again, your feedback is very valuable, so come check what is up with this one and head to the forums! Sorry for the wait for this one, we wanted to iron out some under the hood things.
- UPDATE #5! - 31 May 2025
Hey! Update #5 is out now including: Mike VS Ike Guy called Ike stole Mike's bike! This battle over a bmx starts a new storyline and here is the first bits of it. bug fixes and optimization We have done some optimization that we would like to know if they are helping! other stuff -new replayable missions involving busses and bikes -slight tidying up of the map
- Update #4 - 23 May 2025
This week in addition to bug fixes and general tidying up we have couple more involved stories. Music Biz is 5 missions, Mark Repairs saga is 6 missions. Both include lots of driving, picking up things, dropping off things, and shooting lots of things. Enjoy! Music Biz BB Talent Agency is having problems arranging a gig at Raveyard. Gain BBs trust and get the party going! Mark Repairs Tech wizard of North Paw needs some help to track who is listening to him! Additional things Gang wars have been moved to separate mission brances -Bug Fixes -Map visual upgrades -Ability to turn off weather on settings As always we are happy to hear feedback! Game is taking its planned form steadily!
- Update #3 - 16 May 2025
Fast Food Wars is here! Bella Pizzeria has new competition in town and Bella does not abide. Help the notorious pizza chain to take down Wiener Meisters disruptive operation with a small story of 6 missions. This is something we are interested to do, small story of chained together missions, do you like this? Bellas HQ is located near the northern bridge, answer the phone next to this Bella location and go for a ride in world of fast food business! Additional stuff! Also, there is now possibility to buy a spawning point from the map and also you can choose who you want as your companion and what kinda ride! This is still very much WIP but a little taster. And minor stuff! -visual upgrades on the North Paw area -bug fixes -dynamic weather conditions As always, we are happy to get feedback. next week, maybe a new small story in the hell hole called North Paw, maybe Hank finally opens his…
- Update #2 - 9 May 2025
Hello you Criminals! The long-awaited second update has finally arrived! We appreciate your patience and support. What's New: New Vehicles: New rides added to appear around the North Paw (quite rare so look out for these!) New Weapons: New guns available from merchants and enemy drops Map: Reworked mainly the seaside areas Also implemented under-the-hood improvements and squashed many bugs you've reported. Thank you for helping us make PAKO 4 better. Keep em coming if you find one! Coming Soon: Car shop purchasing functionality (atm works as a showroom) Teasers of the new map areas What else? Let us know on the community what you miss the most! Thanks for being part of our community. Stay tuned for more updates, and have a nice weekend! -TMG
- Update #1 - 17 April 2025
North Paw gets little bit moodier and neon soaked! Also, word on the streets is that Honest Hank is moving his business to the city, though for now you can just take a peek on whips and not buy the, Odd Frequencies FM has a takeover from another city, Moondust FM made a mix of slowed down chopped and screwed synthwave tunes. New things: -Honest Hanks Car Shop is almost open, take a look at the current vehicles (tai ei) -Visual update with moodier lighting -Odd Frequencies FM gets a takeover! Minor fixes; -Backyard areas refined -Fine tunings on explosions -Muzzle flashes more visible -Blood more visible -Car Paints tuned -Alternative way to escape from the police: survive the time limit -Leaderboards page for Early Access boards -Added some merchants that are selling pizza and armor -Buddy accomplice can now be revived after getting shot (if you have cash) -Many bug fixes As always, giv…
- PAKO 4 - NOW IN EARLY ACCESS! - 10 April 2025
PAKO 4 - NOW IN EARLY ACCESS! Welcome to the City of Crime, Chaos, and Chases! Hey everyone! We’re beyond excited to finally unleash PAKO 4 into the wild in Early Access here on Steam! The city of North Paw is open, the crimes are ready, and the cops are already on your tail. We’ve poured our love for arcade-style action, old-school mayhem, and chaotic co-op vibes into this game — and now it’s time for you to dive in and help shape its future. As it says in the tin, we are on early access, so expect unfinished areas on the map and other roughness for now as we keep working. What’s In the Game Right Now? Freeroam mayhem — run or drive through the streets of North Paw Crime missions galore — from bank robberies to wild hijinks Retro-inspired early 2000s graphics A fully explorable city — steal any car and keep moving! Twin-stick style shooting NPC buddy system — your AI accomplice has you…
