Starbreeze Secures Payday 3 Rights, Promises Faster Development

Starbreeze Studios has secured the publishing rights to Payday 3, aiming to enhance the development and expand business opportunities for the franchise. After a troubled launch in September 2023 that faced matchmaking issues and an unpopular online-only requirement, Payday 3's player base dwindled, prompting Starbreeze to take charge of the publishing responsibilities from Plaion. This move, supported by a new financial strategy that includes issuing shares, is seen as a way to revitalize the game and set the stage for future Payday projects. The new leadership plans to significantly accelerate content development and lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration with Plaion on upcoming titles.

Starbreeze intends to enhance Payday 3 through accelerated content development and expanded business strategies now that they have acquired publishing rights. This includes addressing feedback from players and potentially introducing new features to improve the game experience.

Payday 3 is the latest installment in the popular cooperative first-person shooter franchise where players take on the role of criminals executing heists. The game follows its successful predecessors, offering fans the excitement of heisting gameplay with teamwork elements. Despite its rocky start, the franchise has a dedicated community, and Starbreeze is determined to revitalize it through consistent updates and support.