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Payday 3 Launch Marred by Always-Online Issues

  • Payday 3's always-online requirement caused major issues at launch, with crashes, slow matchmaking, and disconnected servers.

  • The CEO of Payday 3's developer apologized for the infrastructure not holding up and said they are working to restore services.

  • Players across PC, PS5, and Xbox faced problems like endless matchmaking searches and game crashes.

  • There are calls for games to move away from always-online requirements after this rocky launch.

  • Reviews say Payday 3 shows promise but the launch issues mean people may want to wait for more content and patches.

kotaku.com
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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 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.
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.
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heist FPS sequel, offers improved stealth mechanics and new game engine, but is hindered by a lack of content, outdated gameplay, underwhelming AI, and unfinished cutscenes.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 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.
Payday 3 developers are lightening the mood after a rocky launch by trolling players with classic Rickroll pranks hidden in the game.
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.
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.
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.