Another game grappling with the always-online requirement is Payday 3, which was released last month on both PC and consoles. The game encountered a plethora of server and matchmaking issues during its launch, hindering players from diving into the action. While developer Starbreeze Studios has since announced that these problems have been resolved, the studio acknowledged the need for a more reliable matchmaking partner in the long run. They also expressed the possibility of making Payday 3 less dependent on online services.
Tobias Sjögren, the CEO of Starbreeze Studios, provided further insight on Twitter, mentioning the exploration of an “offline mode” but refrained from confirming its development. No further information has emerged regarding this concept since the initial discussion.
