Payday 3 Developer Shares Update Following Turbulent Release
Get the latest scoop on Payday 3's post-launch progress as Starbreeze reveals their ongoing developments and improvements in response to the game's initial hiccups
Payday 3, the shooter game developed by Starbreeze, has faced numerous challenges since its launch two months ago. However, the development team has been dedicated to addressing these issues and recently shared an update on the current status of the game.
In a blog post dedicated to Payday 3, the team emphasized that their primary focus is delivering the promised patch to players. Additionally, they are committed to establishing a smooth patching process that enables them to consistently release updates in the future.
Continuing the post, Starbreeze understands that its fan base might be fatigued by repetitive information. In an effort to enhance transparency within its community, the studio has disclosed its ongoing endeavors:
The initial patch has been dispatched and is currently undergoing rigorous testing and certification procedures. As we have pledged to our players to maintain uniformity across all platforms, this stage is crucial in fulfilling that commitment.
We apologize for the delay in releasing the first patch. The reason for this delay is complex, but in summary, we encountered major issues with our update pipeline shortly after the game was launched. If left unaddressed, these issues posed a high risk of wiping player progression. Therefore, we took the necessary steps to ensure a stable testing environment.
We appreciate the feedback regarding the progression system. Our designers are currently reviewing how to adjust the system to maintain a balance between the challenge system and offering infamy points for each heist. We will provide more information on these changes in the near future.
As soon as we achieve a consistent patch delivery, the team will proceed with our plans to introduce additional content for the game. Anticipate the arrival of free content updates for the game by the end of this year. We will provide more details regarding the nature of these updates at that time.
The launch of Payday 3 has encountered several challenges, including frequent instances of the game going offline throughout the week and server issues that have resulted in slow matchmaking.
