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Payday 3 Matchmaking Fixed, Concurrent Players Peak Over 124K But Reviews Still Negative

  • After disastrous launch, Payday 3 developer Starbreeze says matchmaking issues are now fixed. Game saw peak of over 124,000 concurrent players.

  • Since September launch, Payday 3 has had over 3.1 million unique players. Starbreeze to "intensify" marketing after initial pause.

  • First major update coming in October, focusing on quality of life improvements. More updates to follow adding content and functionality.

  • Roadmap includes new DLC "Syntax Error" coming this winter.

  • Despite fixes, Payday 3's Steam page still has "mostly negative" recent reviews. More playing Payday 2 currently.

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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, 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.
Starbreeze Studio's co-op heist shooter, Payday 3, is hosting an open beta from September 8 to September 11, allowing players to experience one playable heist and test the servers.
If you are experiencing the Payday 3 Nebula data error, you can try fixing it by logging into your Starbreeze account without linking your Steam account, restarting the game and your platform, creating a new account, or contacting Nebula Support for assistance.
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'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.
Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren has apologized for the server issues that plagued the launch of Payday 3 and acknowledged that they should be able to do better in the future.
Payday 3 players have been experiencing ongoing server disruption, making it difficult to play the always-online heist shooter, but the developer, Starbreeze, is working to resolve the issues.
Developer Starbreeze plans to take the crime caper game Payday 3 offline for several hours in an effort to improve server and matchmaking stability following a disastrous launch and connection issues.
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios is facing delays in releasing the game's highly-anticipated first patch, leading to frustration among players and a decline in the player base.
Developer Starbreeze has announced a second delay for the first patch of Payday 3 after identifying issues that need to be fixed, following the game's rocky launch in September.
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.
Starbreeze Studios has issued an apology for the delay in releasing a major patch for Payday 3, citing critical errors with their update pipeline that needed to be addressed to ensure player progression and a solid test environment.
The launch of Payday 3 has been problematic, leading to more players choosing to play its predecessor on Steam, prompting developer Starbreeze to apologize for the lack of communication and explain the delay in releasing the game's first patch due to critical errors in the update pipeline and the need to ensure player progression is not wiped.
Starbreeze shooter Payday 3 has faced challenges since its launch, but the development team is focused on addressing issues, ensuring consistent patching, and delivering more content updates in the future.