Developer Starbreeze has announced a three-day "technical open beta" for Payday 3, allowing players on Xbox Series X/S and Steam to stress test the servers ahead of the game's full launch on September 21st.
Payday 3 will have an open beta on Steam and Xbox from September 8 to 11, allowing players to test the servers before the game's official launch on September 21.
Payday 3, the long-awaited successor to Payday 2, offers a promising gameplay experience with a balance between accessibility for newcomers and challenges for returning players, as well as a wide range of options for loadouts and customization.
Payday 3's early-access version has seen impressive player statistics, including over 3 million stolen bags and 20 million kills, with the CAR-4, Reinfeld 880, and SA A114 being the top weapons used.
If you're experiencing login or matchmaking issues in Payday 3, here are some steps you can take to check the server status and potential solutions to fix the problem.
Payday 3 offers a streamlined and accessible entry point for newcomers while still maintaining the familiar heisting fun that veterans of the series will appreciate.
Payday 3's launch has been plagued with crashes, slow matchmaking, and disconnected servers, leading to disappointment and frustrations among players, highlighting the negative consequences of always-online requirements in gaming.
Payday 3, the cooperative heist FPS sequel, offers improved stealth mechanics and new game engine, but is hindered by a lack of content, outdated gameplay, underwhelming AI, and unfinished cutscenes.
Payday 3 has received mostly negative reviews on Steam due to server disasters, long queues, and the lack of an offline mode.
The highly anticipated first patch for Payday 3 has been delayed, with the developer, Starbreeze, apologizing for the lack of communication regarding the patch's release date and the server issues that plagued the game's launch.