One of the most-anticipated new shooters of 2023, Payday 3 had a seriously troubled launch. The heist sequel faced criticism due to performance problems, missing features, unwelcome tweaks and overhauls, and the always-online functionality that impacted matchmaking. Starbreeze has since initiated an expansive campaign to try to save Payday 3 - veteran developers from the first two games have been arranged into a 'strike team,' and a series of resuscitative updates called 'Medic Bag' are underway. Seven months since launch, one of Payday 3's biggest problems is now being fixed. Could this be the start of a comeback?
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