Payback Evolution
This is Evolution Works' biggest, most expansive, and most comprehensive mod to date, bringing together numerous improvements and new additions to the streets of Fortune Valley. You ready to take down The House once more?
Features
Graphical Enhancements
A slew of graphical upgrades have been done to improve Payback's look, bringing the fidelity closer to how it is in the pre-release trailers, demos, and in-game FMVs. Chief among these upgrades is the return of volumetric clouds - previously thought to be unrestorable, they now cover the skies of Fortune Valley, completing the look of the game.
Also included are tweaks to improve motion blur and terrain, as well as enabling the option for HBAO Full.
Expanded Vehicle Customization
Stand out against Silver Rock's moguls with even more options to make your ride yours. Wheels from BBS, Enkei, Rays, and American Racing are now available, as well as revised license plate, brake caliper, and stance tuning options. New bodykits are also available for a few cars, including the return of the RTR Hoonicorn bodykit for the classic Ford Mustang.
Additional aftermarket brand decals have also been added to the Wrap Editor roster, with mirroring for the top, front, and rear of the car enabled to improve the wrap-making process.
Wanna swap vehicle types with your current car? Now you can by going to the dealer with a maxed out car and changing the vehicle type via catch up packs.
New Character Car Presets and Custom Cars
Every single boss car has received the Evolution Works makeover, making them look less daft and a bit more sensible (besides Nova's... her car's still daft). The Outlaw's Rush roster has also been given the same treatment, with every opponent given fresh rides and fresh paintjobs.
All boss, hero, and abandoned cars that were no longer accessible are also available in their respective Race, Drift, Runner, and Drag dealerships, take 'em out for a spin and beat the Leagues in style!
Audio Tweaks and Soundtrack Expansion
Of course, it's never Evo Works without tinkering with the audio. New engine sounds have been implemented, with a few vehicles now having a unique note instead of sharing with another car.
The soundtrack has also been expanded, adding brand-new songs from the likes of Sleeping With Sirens, The Qemists, Dizzee Rascal, Flume, and more. These tracks are especially curated to complement the base game's soundtrack and fit with the world of Payback.
Improved AI and Bait Crates
Opponent cars are more competitive, and the police (plus The House) pack more of a punch. For the latter, Bait Crates have also been given its own mini progression path to complement this change - the more Bait Crates you open, the more cops will go after you... and the more aggressive they'll be.
Add-Ons
To further customize your Evo Works experience, several add-ons are available. 4K wraps, high quality roads, vintage tires... pick your poison.
Credits
Evolution Works Team:
aSwift, Jzborder, Clxbsport, Pottis, Rattler, James, Elaymm4, Brawltendo, NFSLYY, Yorpie, Lactate, Laura, Marcoaskal, Compton1017, Cringeneer, Arthur, Zino, Jesul, Hargabt
Evolution Works Media:
Wanderer, Clxbsport, Marcoaskal, REC
Patch Notes
Payback Evolution 1.1
IMPORTANT: WITH UPDATE 1.1 THIS MOD IS SINGLE PLAYER ONLY!
- All boss, hero, and abandoned cars are now in the correct dealers to purchase
- Updated VEs
- You can now swap vehicle types in the shop as a catch up pack when your car is maxed out at level 18
- Level 16 catch up pack restored
- M3 GTS kit for the E92 with the correct wheels for only the E92
- E46 CSL wheels for the only for the E46 M3
- Rachels car updated to match the cover UG2 car
- New wheels added. American Racing Torq Thrust, Buddyclub P1 Racing G1, Advan RG1 GTR, and Volk GT-C
- Added 115 new decals
- New Nos sound
- New sounds for: 350Z, Viper, Belair, and E92
- New idle sounds for: 69 Charger; 65 Stang, 302 Boss; 67 Camaro SS; 918; AMG GT; Aventador; Bel Air; BRZ; C7; Challenger; Cougar; Cuda; DB11; E30; Evo IX; F132; F-Type; GNX; Huayra; Huracan; LS7; Murcielago; P1; R32; R34; R35; R8; Regera; RSR; RX7; S15, 180SX; S2000; Viper; Vulcan
- New startup sounds for: 67 Camaro SS; Cuda; F132; Huayra; Murcielago; P1; Regera
- New loading screens
- Cops and bait crates updated
- Fixed Killswitch Cops not using the Killswitch
- Added siren echo to all Cop cars
- Fixed some roadblocks hovering
- QoL fixes
Comments
AlexJolteon123 (April 29, 2026 @ 15:58)
mod can crash my game when i play a Highway Heist mission
Danny254 (April 25, 2026 @ 08:14)
is there a way to fix the "Purchase Failed" error when I buy some vehicles, some are purchasable
EvolutionWorks (April 24, 2026 @ 05:22)
PLEASE NOTE: With the changes done with update 1.1, the mod is now exclusively for Singleplayer-only. Going in multiplayer may result in unforeseen issues with your savegame. Make sure to back it up just in case!
ASNAPS0G (January 07, 2026 @ 20:38)
Hello, i love this mod, however i would like to know if its possible to change the payout values for each campaign missions? i kinda hate i get like easy 20k per race, its alot more easier economy wise, i want a more grindy gameplay... i know it sounds insane but i cant for the love of god find the values, ive checked frosty editor and tried to change the "rewards" section but those are only for speedlists.. not actual normal races, also i know, i exported the mod and used it in mod manager, still doesnt