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

  • Payday 3 players have endured 2 days of server issues preventing them from playing
  • Issues started at launch on Sept 21 and recurred the next evening at peak times
  • Starbreeze has apologized and said they are working to fix the matchmaking instability
  • Some fixes were deployed but issues persisted for 15+ hours overnight
  • As of this morning, Starbreeze says things are improving but some users still report problems connecting
eurogamer.net
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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.
The second beta test for co-op heist game Payday 3 is currently underway and is open to all players, with developers requesting participants to stress test the servers by logging on during specific hours.
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'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, 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heist FPS sequel, offers improved stealth mechanics and new game engine, but is hindered by a lack of content, outdated gameplay, underwhelming AI, and unfinished cutscenes.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 is a multiplayer game, but you can play solo by changing the lobby type to 'Friends Only' or 'Invite Only' and playing with AI teammates.
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.
Developer Starbreeze has announced that the matchmaking issues in Payday 3 have been resolved, paving the way for a big update in October, with plans for future updates, bug fixes, and new functionality throughout the rest of 2023.
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.