Are you a fan of the Payday franchise? Or would you like to play a game where you wear a scary mask on your face and get into action to rob a bank? If yes, this news is for you.
In its recent financial update, Starbreeze announced plans to reduce the size of the Payday 3 development team and invest “significantly less” in the game’s second year of content. Despite these cutbacks, the company assured both players and shareholders that the quality and value of the game would not be compromised.
Starbreeze’s report highlighted that Payday 2 continues to generate 50% of the revenue Payday 3 has brought in, showcasing the enduring success of the previous title. Payday 3, which faced a challenging launch due to technical issues, has struggled with player retention, but the company is optimistic about its future.
Interim CEO Mats Juhl emphasized that the company is leveraging its successful franchises and remains committed to Payday 3. Despite the lower investment in the second year, Juhl assured that players will still receive substantial updates, citing the recent launch of four major DLCs, a new user interface, a server browser, and other key features. The sentiment around Payday 3 is reportedly improving, though the game’s player base has declined since launch.
Starbreeze is also focused on expanding the team to support Project Baxter, a new game currently in development. While content updates for Payday 3 will continue through 2025, these will likely arrive at a slower pace as the company diverts resources to the new project.
What do you think about this news? Do you think the game will be affected by the shrinkage of the development team? Share your ideas in the comments!
