Payday 3 Steam Reviews Reach Positive Milestone One Year Later!
Payday 3 Steam reviews are positive for the first time since launch, marking a major turnaround for the heist game.
Fans of Payday 3 are finally seeing a turnaround as the game reaches a significant milestone. A year after its rocky launch, Payday 3 Steam reviews have achieved a "mostly positive" rating. After months of patches, fixes, and gameplay improvements, developer Starbreeze Studios celebrates this hard-earned achievement.
Payday 3's Rocky Launch
Payday 3 Steam reviews are positive despite early struggles.
Released in September 2023, Payday 3 faced numerous challenges that led to a dip in player count and review scores. Issues such as matchmaking problems, an always-online requirement, and concerns over DLC pricing frustrated players. As a result, the game’s initial reviews were largely negative, causing many to return to Payday 2 or abandon the game entirely.
Starbreeze's Turnaround Strategy
Updates lead to Payday 3 Steam reviews positive ratings.
Over the past year, Starbreeze Studios has focused on addressing player feedback. Two updates, in particular, have been well-received. The first major improvement was the new armor 2.0 system, allowing players to customize their defensive tools based on play style. The second was a smaller yet crucial feature: the ability to pause mid-heist. These updates targeted the community’s biggest complaints and helped restore some player's faith in the game.
Positive Reviews on the Rise
Payday 3 Steam reviews are positive as recent changes take effect.
On October 3, the average review score for Payday 3 on Steam finally shifted to "mostly positive" for recent ratings, reaching a 70% approval rating. While the overall score remains "mixed," this change marks a huge improvement from the game’s earlier "mostly negative" standing. With over 40,000 reviews, it will take time to fully rebuild the game’s reputation, but this milestone is a clear sign of progress.
Starbreeze shared their excitement on Twitter, responding to one user who joked about the celebration: “We’re making progress with the game, and we celebrate the small wins. Not cooked, cooking.” This optimism is also reflected in the player community, and Starbreeze is eager to continue improving the game with future updates.
What’s Next for Payday 3?
More updates could push Payday 3 Steam reviews even further.
While Payday 3 still trails behind Payday 2 in terms of player count, recent improvements suggest a possible comeback. With the game now receiving discounts of up to 60% during Steam sales, more players may return to give it another shot. Could Payday 3 follow the path of games like No Man’s Sky, which turned their troubled launches into redemption stories? Time will tell, but this latest milestone is a promising step forward for Payday 3.