Payday 3 Developer Responds to Launch Woes with Plans for Offline Mode and Upgraded Matchmaking

Payday 3 developer looking into adding offline mode due to matchmaking issues at launch.
Players frustrated by always-online requirement and matchmaking problems leading to negative Steam reviews.
Starbreeze blames third-party matchmaking partner for issues handling player influx at launch.
Developer working on upgrades and evaluating options for matchmaking services long-term.
Starbreeze aims to regain player trust through consistent work and upgrades to improve stability.

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9/5/2023

Payday 3 is having a three-day technical open beta starting this week

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.

9/22/2023

Payday 3 Launch Marred by Always-Online Issues

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.

9/23/2023

Payday 3 Launch Marred by 2 Days of Server Issues Preventing Many Players from Connecting

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.

10/16/2023

Payday 3 Patch Delays Lead to Plummeting Players and Mixed Reviews

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.

10/16/2023

Payday 3's Major Patch Delayed Again Due to Quality Issues

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.

10/25/2023

Payday 3 Developers Apologize for Delaying Major Update Over Technical Issues

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.

10/25/2023

Starbreeze Apologizes for Payday 3 Launch Issues, Vows to Regain Player Trust with Upcoming Patches

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.

10/26/2023

Payday 3 Developers Address Rocky Launch, Promise Patches to Fix Progression and Matchmaking Issues

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.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 1:39:14 PM

Payday 3 Developer Responds to Launch Woes with Plans for Offline Mode and Upgraded Matchmaking

Payday 3 developer looking into adding offline mode due to matchmaking issues at launch.
Players frustrated by always-online requirement and matchmaking problems leading to negative Steam reviews.
Starbreeze blames third-party matchmaking partner for issues handling player influx at launch.
Developer working on upgrades and evaluating options for matchmaking services long-term.
Starbreeze aims to regain player trust through consistent work and upgrades to improve stability.

ign.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Payday 3 is having a three-day technical open beta starting this week

9/22/2023

Payday 3 Launch Marred by Always-Online Issues

9/23/2023

Payday 3 Launch Marred by 2 Days of Server Issues Preventing Many Players from Connecting

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.

10/16/2023

Payday 3 Patch Delays Lead to Plummeting Players and Mixed Reviews

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.

10/16/2023

Payday 3's Major Patch Delayed Again Due to Quality Issues

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.

10/25/2023

Payday 3 Developers Apologize for Delaying Major Update Over Technical Issues

10/25/2023

Starbreeze Apologizes for Payday 3 Launch Issues, Vows to Regain Player Trust with Upcoming Patches

10/26/2023

Payday 3 Developers Address Rocky Launch, Promise Patches to Fix Progression and Matchmaking Issues