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Posted 10/2/2023, 10:06:11 AM

Payday 3 Matchmaking Fixed, Major Updates Planned for October and Beyond

Payday 3 matchmaking issues have now been fixed by the developer. Matchmaking is reported to be stable.
Developer will intensify commercial activities for Payday 3, including a major update in early October.
October update will include 200+ quality of life improvements across platforms.
Additional updates planned for October/November and November, bringing more improvements, content, and functionality.
Winter 2023 DLC "Syntax Error" will launch as planned. Platform-specific updates also forthcoming.

eurogamer.net

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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.

9/7/2023

Payday 3 preview: Starbreeze sets up the next decade of Payday - Dexerto

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.

9/6/2023

How to play Payday 3 open beta: Dates, platforms, content, more - Charlie INTEL

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.

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.

9/22/2023

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

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.

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.

9/26/2023

Payday 3 Goes Offline Temporarily to Address Launch Issues and Improve Server Stability

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.

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.

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.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 10:06:11 AM

Payday 3 Matchmaking Fixed, Major Updates Planned for October and Beyond

Payday 3 matchmaking issues have now been fixed by the developer. Matchmaking is reported to be stable.
Developer will intensify commercial activities for Payday 3, including a major update in early October.
October update will include 200+ quality of life improvements across platforms.
Additional updates planned for October/November and November, bringing more improvements, content, and functionality.
Winter 2023 DLC "Syntax Error" will launch as planned. Platform-specific updates also forthcoming.

eurogamer.net

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

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

9/7/2023

Payday 3 preview: Starbreeze sets up the next decade of Payday - Dexerto

9/6/2023

How to play Payday 3 open beta: Dates, platforms, content, more - Charlie INTEL

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.

9/22/2023

Payday 3 Launch Marred by Always-Online Issues

9/22/2023

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

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.

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.

9/26/2023

Payday 3 Goes Offline Temporarily to Address Launch Issues and Improve Server Stability

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

10/25/2023

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