"Payday 3 Developer Admits Disappointing Sales, Focuses on Long-Term Success"
TL;DR
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Entertainment acknowledges that the game's sales and player engagement are "significantly lower" than desired, with a focus on improving the game's performance and meeting expectations. Despite initial server issues and communication problems, the company remains hopeful for the future, citing examples of turning initial challenges into long-term success in the gaming industry. However, dwindling player numbers on Steam indicate ongoing struggles for Payday 3 compared to its predecessor, Payday 2.
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