Payday 3 Launch Marred by Persistent Server Issues Despite Starbreeze Apology and Fix Efforts

Starbreeze Studios CEO apologized for Payday 3's server issues at launch. He acknowledged infrastructure didn't hold up and said they "should be able to do better".
The CEO said they are working to restore services so players can "get back to heisting without issues".
Less than 24 hours after the apology, Starbreeze said server issues should be fixed, but some users still report problems.
Those with early access also reported server problems in the days leading up to launch.
IGN's Payday 3 review awarded the game a 7/10, noting the "cooperative heists are off to a strong start".

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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 Developers Apologize for Rocky Launch, Promise Things Are Now Back on Track

Payday 3 experienced server issues and slow matchmaking during its launch, leading to an apology from Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren, but the developer is confident in resolving the problems and has plans for post-launch DLCs and updates.

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.

10/17/2023

Payday 2 Outperforms Payday 3 on Steam Amid Delayed Patch and Lack of Communication

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.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 7:38:12 PM

Payday 3 Launch Marred by Persistent Server Issues Despite Starbreeze Apology and Fix Efforts

Starbreeze Studios CEO apologized for Payday 3's server issues at launch. He acknowledged infrastructure didn't hold up and said they "should be able to do better".
The CEO said they are working to restore services so players can "get back to heisting without issues".
Less than 24 hours after the apology, Starbreeze said server issues should be fixed, but some users still report problems.
Those with early access also reported server problems in the days leading up to launch.
IGN's Payday 3 review awarded the game a 7/10, noting the "cooperative heists are off to a strong start".

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 Developers Apologize for Rocky Launch, Promise Things Are Now Back on Track

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.

10/17/2023

Payday 2 Outperforms Payday 3 on Steam Amid Delayed Patch and Lack of Communication