PAYDAY 3 News

Is Payday 3 matchmaking down? Current server status

Are Payday 3 servers down? The third installment in the Payday series went straight to the top of the Steam best sellers chart on release day, but its immediate success came with a downside as servers were slammed, matchmaking crashed, and error codes started popping up. While developer Starbreeze has been open with communication and quick to fix issues, there may still be a rocky road ahead.

For most multiplayer games, server issues come with the territory. When too many people try to play the game at once, sometimes those servers just can't hack it. Payday 3 is no different, and too many heisters spoil the... heist. Or something. In fact, since Payday 3 is an 'always online' co-op game, there's no real way to get around it. If you're having issues, here's the current lowdown on whether Payday 3 matchmaking is down right now.

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Payday 3 reveals early access stats, with "staggering" heist numbers

Payday 3 is shaping up to have one of this year's biggest FPS game launches, with Starbreeze Studio hard at work on its recently released early-access version. With the full Payday 3 launch nearing closer each day, the developer is sharing more information about the ins and outs of heisting in-game. We recently got to glance at some interesting early access player statistics, showcasing what lucky fans are up to while exploring the pre-release build. From heist stats to kill numbers, players are definitely keeping busy with the game's current content.

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How to remove your mask in Payday 3

Want to know how to remove your mask in Payday 3? Being incognito is one of the most important things you can do as a bank robber, so we're told. With the amount of surveillance these days, simply wearing a stocking over your head just isn't going to cut it; you're going to need something a lot more robust. A clown mask it is, then.

The heists in Payday 3 are an adrenaline rush of bullets, stealing, and escaping incarceration, our Payday 3 review says as much. But can you take a breather in the midst of the carnage? Is it possible to remove your mask of dastardly deeds and go back to a normal life?

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Payday 3 tanks on Steam as Starbreeze fights new matchmaking problem

Payday 3 matchmaking issues continue as the heist FPS faces a tough response on Steam, where it now has a 'mostly negative' rating based on player reviews. Users cite issues with getting into Payday 3 matches and also the game's always-online functionality. Wait times and some performance issues are also cause for complaint, with only 33% of all Payday 3 Steam reviews now offering the shooter a positive notice. Developer Starbreeze also reports that it has encountered a fresh problem with Payday 3 matchmaking that as of this writing it is still attempting to stabilize.

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Payday 3's matchmaking woes already starting to "look better"

Payday 3 is finally here, but the Starbreeze always-online heist shooter has already had quite a rough launch. Matchmaking issues have plagued both the early access period and yesterday's full launch, but Starbreeze is saying that things are already starting to "look better" with more fixes and improvements on the way.

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