It would not be an exaggeration to suggest that the launch window of Payday 3<\/em> has been a worst-case scenario for developers Starbreeze Entertainment. The situation went from bad to dismal this evening; its latest patch is now delayed to \u201cmid-October\u201d.<\/p>
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As one would expect, early reactions have skewed mostly towards the negative. \u201cThey were so unclear about what would be happening leading up to today,\u201d a Reddit user complained<\/a>. \u201cI get things happen, but the lack of communication is entirely their fault.\u201d This is a completely reasonable take as, despite the many fires they are currently trying to extinguish, the responsibility still lies with Starbreeze to own the situation. Communication is of more importance now than had the game\u2019s launch gone smoothly.\u00a0<\/p>
Some are choosing to view this latest setback more optimistically. \u201cI\u2019d rather have a working patch than rushed out mess,\u201d a Twitter user said<\/a>. \u201cTransparency goes a long way!\u201d Very reasonable points, well made. Although not the ideal course of action, everyone will be complaining a lot less if this patch fixes as many issues as players demand.\u00a0<\/p>
Others were quick to support Starbreeze in improving key areas of hurt with haste. \u201cCredit where credit is due, the matchmaking is so much better than at launch,\u201d another Twitter user said<\/a>. \u201cTesting a release properly takes time.\u201d Unfortunately, time is against those in control of this game\u2019s ultimate fate. Sitting at a \u2018Mostly Negative\u2019 rating on Steam, many prospective players will be convinced to spend their hard-earned cash elsewhere.\u00a0<\/p>
