Payday 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic action game Payday 2, has encountered serious problems just two days after its launch. The game’s developer, Starbreeze, has issued an apology for the game’s poor state and acknowledged that they should have done better.
The main issue plaguing Payday 3 is its unstable servers, which have resulted in connectivity problems for the majority of players. This has been particularly frustrating for fans as the game can only be played online, with no offline mode available. As a result, the game has received mostly negative reviews on Steam.
Starbreeze CEO, Tobias Sjögren, has promised to work tirelessly to fix the game’s issues and restore all services. However, the damage may already be done, as Payday 2 continues to be more popular than its sequel. Despite being over a decade old, Payday 2 has over 40,000 concurrent players compared to Payday 3’s maximum capacity of 67,000.
The stark difference in player ratings between the two games is significant, with Payday 2 having 88% positive reviews on Steam compared to Payday 3’s 31%. It remains uncertain whether Sjögren’s promise of resolving the issues will be enough to salvage the reputation of Payday 3.
Overall, the future of Payday 3 looks uncertain. While there is a possibility of recovery, the current numbers suggest a gloomy outlook for the game. Only time will tell if Starbreeze can rectify the situation and regain the trust of their players.
| Game | Positive Reviews on Steam | Concurrent Players |
|---|---|---|
| Payday 2 | 88% | 40,000+ |
| Payday 3 | 31% | 67,000 |
Source: DOTESPORTS
