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.
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, 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heist FPS sequel, offers improved stealth mechanics and new game engine, but is hindered by a lack of content, outdated gameplay, underwhelming AI, and unfinished cutscenes.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 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.
Payday 3 has received mostly negative reviews on Steam due to server disasters, long queues, and the lack of an offline mode.
Payday 3 developers are lightening the mood after a rocky launch by trolling players with classic Rickroll pranks hidden in the game.
PAYDAY 3's launch has been plagued with server and matchmaking issues, leaving players unable to access the game, prompting an apology from the CEO.
Leveling up in Payday 3 is crucial for unlocking new skills and weapons, and the best ways to level up fast include completing challenges, focusing on combat and heist challenges, and farming XP in specific heists such as Dirty Ice and Road Rage.
Payday 3, the long-awaited sequel to Payday 2, has had a daily peak player count of approximately 66,286 since its launch in 2023, despite server issues affecting player connectivity and resulting in negative reviews.
The player count for Payday 3 on Steam has decreased by 90% in less than a month, while its predecessor Payday 2 is experiencing a surge in popularity, with Payday 3 struggling to retain only 10% of its peak playerbase.
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.
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.
