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Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Appoints New Interim CEO

Payday 3 Developer Starbreeze Appoints New Interim CEO

Former Focus Home Interactive CEO Juergen Goeldner will act as interim CEO until the Board finds a permanent replacement.

Payday 3 – Update 1.1.1 is Live, Adds Rotating Security Modifiers for Tougher Heists

Payday 3 – Update 1.1.1 is Live, Adds Rotating Security Modifiers for Tougher Heists

The quality-of-life patch offers 300 bug fixes and improvements, alongside a unique weapon charm for Cook Off on Overkill difficulty.

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Payday 3’s 2024 Plans Include Offline Mode, Infamy Improvements, New Features, and More

Starbreeze Studios has revealed its plans for upcoming updates and improvements coming to the co-op shooter throughout this year.

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

Payday 3 is Performing at “Significantly Lower Levels” Than Expected – Starbreeze

"Our biggest focus and absolute priority, both during and after the quarter, are the efforts needed to ensure that the game lives up to expectations," says Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren.

Payday 3 Team is “Well Aware” of Player Dissatisfaction; Will Discuss Improvements in February

Payday 3 Team is “Well Aware” of Player Dissatisfaction; Will Discuss Improvements in February

Starbreeze wants to "shape the game into the heisting experience you expect from a Payday sequel in both the short and long term."

Payday 3: Syntax Error DLC is Out Now

Payday 3: Syntax Error DLC is Out Now

The gang ventures to Scry Digital and goes up against a dangerous AI. A new Weapon Pack and Tailor Pack is also available.

Payday 3 Developer Confirms Only One Player Needs to Own DLC for Others to Play

Payday 3 Developer Confirms Only One Player Needs to Own DLC for Others to Play

Similar to Payday 2, if you don't own the DLC and join the lobby of someone who does, you can play the new heist for free.

Payday 3 – Update 1.0.2 Buffs AI Crew Mate Health, Adds Recommended Challenges and More

Payday 3 – Update 1.0.2 Buffs AI Crew Mate Health, Adds Recommended Challenges and More

Crashes are fixed, and Xbox Series S performance is improved, but you can no longer earn XP fast in the 99 boxes heist.

Payday 3 Legacy Heists Are Now Live, New Trailer Released

Payday 3 Legacy Heists Are Now Live, New Trailer Released

Turbid Station and Cook Off from Payday 2 have been reimagined. There's also a new Skill Line, preset weapon, mask, and more.

Payday 3 – New Transporter Skill Line and Interaction Animations Detailed

Payday 3 – New Transporter Skill Line and Interaction Animations Detailed

Transporter Skills allow for carrying two bags, negating movement penalties when lifting objects or bodies, throwing bags farther and more.

Payday 3 Developer Details Upcoming Legacy Heists

Payday 3 Developer Details Upcoming Legacy Heists

Cook Off and Turbid Station are receiving some changes to add depth and align them with the sequel's gameplay mechanics.

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

Payday 3’s Initial Sales Exceeded Starbreeze’s Expectations, but Slowed Down Afterward Due to Launch Issues

However, the developer says it's confident that sales will pick up again as the game gets more updates as part of its live service plans.

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

Payday 3 is Performing “Below Management Expectations” – Embracer Group

The company says this is "due to a softer launch where an unforeseen error relating to external matchmaking software impacted the experience for gamers."

Payday 3 Free Update Coming in November, Adds 2 Legacy Heists and Infamy Points as Payouts

Payday 3 Free Update Coming in November, Adds 2 Legacy Heists and Infamy Points as Payouts

Cook Off and Murky Station from Payday 2 are coming to the sequel. There will also be a new Skill Line and over 200 bug fixes.

Payday 3’s First Patch is Finally Live with Over 100 Fixes

Payday 3’s First Patch is Finally Live with Over 100 Fixes

Last Man Standing and Armor Up will also receive some changes in the next patch, but "big nerfs" aren't planned for other Skills.

Payday 3 Developer Looking at Offering Infamy Points for Each Heist

Payday 3 Developer Looking at Offering Infamy Points for Each Heist

Free content updates will also arrive before the year ends, though Starbreeze will reveal more after sorting its patching process.

Payday 3’s First Patch Delayed Due to “Critical Errors” That Could Wipe Progression

Payday 3’s First Patch Delayed Due to “Critical Errors” That Could Wipe Progression

The patch has been sent for testing and certification to ensure platform parity, but there's still no ETA after multiple delays.

Payday 3 Patch is Delayed Again

Payday 3 Patch is Delayed Again

"We have identified some issues that need to be fixed," says Starbreeze, who will provide an ETA on the patch when it's sure of delivery.

Payday 3 Patch Delayed to Mid-October

Payday 3 Patch Delayed to Mid-October

The delay is to "ensure its stability" with "some changes that would require us to go through console certification again", per Starbreeze.

Payday 3 Crossed 3.1 Million Unique Players in September

Payday 3 Crossed 3.1 Million Unique Players in September

Starbreeze also outlined its roadmap, with the first patch live in early October with over 200 quality-of-life improvements.

Payday 3 Developer Looking Into Quick Play, Lobby Chat, and Improvements to Challenges

Payday 3 Developer Looking Into Quick Play, Lobby Chat, and Improvements to Challenges

Starbreeze can't give a "clear yes or no answer" on an offline mode but is evaluating "every possibility going forward."

Payday 3 Hit 218,250 Peak Concurrent Players in Launch Weekend

Payday 3 Hit 218,250 Peak Concurrent Players in Launch Weekend

Despite matchmaking errors over the period, Starbreeze's co-op heist shooter had nearly 1.4 million unique daily active players.

Gotham Knights, Payday 3 Lead September’s Wave 2 Game Pass Lineup

Gotham Knights, Payday 3 Lead September’s Wave 2 Game Pass Lineup

COCOON, The Lamplighters League, and Party Animals are also set to join the service's catalog in the coming days.

Payday 3 Early Access Goes Live Today for Silver and Gold Edition Owners

Payday 3 Early Access Goes Live Today for Silver and Gold Edition Owners

The co-op, heist-focused shooter is available on September 21st for Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, while also launching on Game Pass.

Payday 3 Trailer Showcases Heisters Pearl and Joy, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed

Payday 3 Trailer Showcases Heisters Pearl and Joy, Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed

The first paid DLC, Syntax Error, launches in Winter 2023. Additional content will include new weapons, characters, and more.

Payday 3 is Getting an Open Beta on PC and Xbox from September 8-11

Payday 3 is Getting an Open Beta on PC and Xbox from September 8-11

The beta will include four playable characters in Dallas, Hoxton, Chains, and Wolf, in addition to a bank heist.

Payday 3 Producer Promises “At Least” 18 Months of Post-Launch Content

Payday 3 Producer Promises “At Least” 18 Months of Post-Launch Content

Lead producer Andreas Häll Penninger also said the team would free and paid content, including characters, weapons, heists and outfits.

Payday 3 Gets New Trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 Showing off New Gameplay

Payday 3 Gets New Trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 Showing off New Gameplay

The latest Payday 3 trailer also shows off quite a bit of gameplay of how you can expect a typical heist in the co-op game can go.

Payday 3 Teaser Features Live-Action Heisting, Full Trailer Coming Soon

Payday 3 Teaser Features Live-Action Heisting, Full Trailer Coming Soon

"Follow the Money" sees the gang doing what they do best - robbing a bank - before the game's release on September 21st.

Payday 3 Removes Skill Trees for Skill Lines, Introduces C-Stacks and Master Nodes

Payday 3 Removes Skill Trees for Skill Lines, Introduces C-Stacks and Master Nodes

Players can now choose the upgrades they want after unlocking a Base Skill or take Mastery Nodes to benefit other builds.

Payday 3 Has Security Modifiers Based on Difficulty, Will Expand Hacking Post-Launch

Payday 3 Has Security Modifiers Based on Difficulty, Will Expand Hacking Post-Launch

Hacking is more focused on "systemic, non-objective" mechanics, but Starbreeze has plans to expand on it with more content later.

Payday 3 Includes Soft Fails for Stealth, More Uses for Civilians

Payday 3 Includes Soft Fails for Stealth, More Uses for Civilians

Players will no longer be cuffed immediately when trespassing, and Starbreeze is adding more to the unmasked experience.

Payday 3 Launches with 8 Unique Heists

Payday 3 Launches with 8 Unique Heists

"We're always asking ourselves, what unique gameplay element does this heist have, and how do we make it look and feel unique?"

Payday 3 Closed Beta Announced for August 2 to August 7 on PC and Xbox Series X/S

Payday 3 Closed Beta Announced for August 2 to August 7 on PC and Xbox Series X/S

The Payday 3 closed beta will feature the four mascot characters for the game, and one mission—the No Rest For The Wicked bank heist.

Payday 3 Dev Diary Details Art, Animation, and Micro Destructions

Payday 3 Dev Diary Details Art, Animation, and Micro Destructions

Levels have extensive details, as players can knock over fruit bowls, cause printers to spew out paper and more in chaotic fights.

Payday 3 PC Requirements Revealed

Payday 3 PC Requirements Revealed

The minimum and recommended requirements for the upcoming co-op heist shooter's PC version have been revealed.

Payday 3 is Always Online, Even When Playing Solo

Payday 3 is Always Online, Even When Playing Solo

"You must have a connection to play because it's in Unreal Engine. It uses cross-progression and cross-play," says Starbreeze's Almir Listo.

Payday 3 Trailer Showcases Stealth Gameplay, Takedowns, and Gadgets

Payday 3 Trailer Showcases Stealth Gameplay, Takedowns, and Gadgets

Instead of going in guns-blazing, sneak past security, crouch through vents and destroy security cameras to procure valuables.

Payday 3 Guns Have Separate Progression Paths, Preset and Overkill Weapons Revealed

Payday 3 Guns Have Separate Progression Paths, Preset and Overkill Weapons Revealed

Earning experience with weapons unlocks more mods, while Overkill weapons are usable after completing enough heist objectives.

Payday 3 Has No Health Regen, Armor and Enemy Types Detailed in New Dev Diary

Payday 3 Has No Health Regen, Armor and Enemy Types Detailed in New Dev Diary

The Bulldozer and Cloaker have received some buffs, while new enemies like the Nader and Zapper can mess with your movement.

Payday 3 Has Four Difficulty Options, Overkill Will be “Brutal” and “Unfair”

Payday 3 Has Four Difficulty Options, Overkill Will be “Brutal” and “Unfair”

They all have the same enemy types, but their numbers, accuracy and damage will be adjusted, per Starbreeze's Miodrag Kovacevic.

Payday 3 Aims to Emulate the Feeling of a “Hollywood Heist,” Developer Says

Payday 3 Aims to Emulate the Feeling of a “Hollywood Heist,” Developer Says

"We want to emulate the feeling you get watching a heist movie or a TV show," says brand director Almir Listo.

Payday 3 is Only on Current-Gen Consoles to “Create the Best Version of the Game” – Starbreeze

Payday 3 is Only on Current-Gen Consoles to “Create the Best Version of the Game” – Starbreeze

Players must also sign up for Starbreeze Nebula for cross-progression since it maintains a "single community across all platforms."

Payday 3 Dev Diary Details Setting, Heists, Gameplay Improvements, and More

Payday 3 Dev Diary Details Setting, Heists, Gameplay Improvements, and More

Starbreeze Studios has released its first developer diary for its upcoming co-op first person shooter to reveal new details on what players can expect.

Payday 3 Receives Explosive First Gameplay Trailer, Coming September 21st

Payday 3 Receives Explosive First Gameplay Trailer, Coming September 21st

Reuniting after the events of Payday 2, the gang is back at it again to rob banks, battle cops, and make off with tons of cash.

Payday 3 is Due Out in September – Rumour

Payday 3 is Due Out in September – Rumour

According to a new leak, Starbreeze's long-awaited co-op heist shooter will launch in September for PC and consoles.

Payday 3, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Expected to Launch by March 2024

Payday 3, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Expected to Launch by March 2024

The Embracer Group also confirmed that it has several "unannounced notable titles" to be revealed this fiscal year in its latest report.

Payday 3 Has Been Wishlisted by Over 1 Million Players on Steam

Payday 3 Has Been Wishlisted by Over 1 Million Players on Steam

Developer Starbreeze says planning for the game's long-term post-launch support is also underway in the lead-up to its release this year.

Payday 3 Gameplay Reveal Coming This Summer

Payday 3 Gameplay Reveal Coming This Summer

Starbreeze and Prime Matter have confirmed when they will finally be unveiling gameplay for the co-op heist shooter.

Payday 3 is the Same Game on Consoles and PC

Payday 3 is the Same Game on Consoles and PC

The long-awaited shooter releases this year for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Details on the release date and other features are coming later.

Payday 3 Reiterates 2023 Launch with New Teaser

Payday 3 Reiterates 2023 Launch with New Teaser

Starbreeze Studios and Prime Matter's upcoming co-op FPS can now also be wishlisted on Steam.

Payday 3 Development is “Coming Along Really Well” – Starbreeze CEO

Payday 3 Development is “Coming Along Really Well” – Starbreeze CEO

CEO Tobias Sjögren says the team can't say more at this point about the heist simulator but promises that it's "going to be a lot of fun."

Payday 3 Will be Set in New York, Features the Original Gang

Payday 3 Will be Set in New York, Features the Original Gang

Dallas, Hoxton, Chains, and Wolf will be returning to the spotlight, while the story will involve software giants, cryptocurrencies, mass surveillance, and more.

Payday 3 Will be Published by Koch Media, Out in 2023

Payday 3 Will be Published by Koch Media, Out in 2023

The publisher has also invested €50 million towards the game's development and marketing.

Starbreeze is in a “Much Stronger” Financial Position, Payday 3 Development Progressing Well

Starbreeze is in a “Much Stronger” Financial Position, Payday 3 Development Progressing Well

The company has taken "key steps in putting Starbreeze back on the map as an industry leader."

Payday 3 Being Developed on Unreal Engine, Currently in Design Phase

Payday 3 Being Developed on Unreal Engine, Currently in Design Phase

Release date is still "TBA."

Payday 3’s Publishing Plans “Impeded” By COVID-19 Pandemic

Payday 3’s Publishing Plans “Impeded” By COVID-19 Pandemic

Starbeeze also manages to cut overall losses.

Payday 3 Is Coming, But You Have To Wait A Very Long Time For It

Payday 3 Is Coming, But You Have To Wait A Very Long Time For It

Don't expect to see the shooter any time soon.

Starbreeze Raises $30 Million To Speed Up Payday 3 Development

Starbreeze Raises $30 Million To Speed Up Payday 3 Development

As well as to market Overkill's The Walking Dead.

Payday 3 Production Has Officially Begun

Payday 3 Production Has Officially Begun

Will be done "when it's done".

Payday 3 Announced, Coming “In the Future”

Payday 3 Announced, Coming “In the Future”

Heisting lives on.

Versus Mode And Police Control Hinted At For Payday 3

Versus Mode And Police Control Hinted At For Payday 3

David Goldfarb speaks to the future of Payday.