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Intel showcases 10% boost to gaming performance on Lunar Lake devices running new drivers

April 30, 2025 | Intel Core Ultra 200V devices with integrated Arc graphics, like the latest MSI Claw handhelds, just got a free boost to gaming performance.

Payday 3 misses expectations, controversial matchmaking issues to blame for 'soft launch'

December 1, 2023 | Payday 3's launch missed Embracer Group's expectations, and the matchmaking issues at launch are to blame for the game's 'soft launch' performance.

Online-only Payday 3 unplayable at launch, faces controversy

October 10, 2023 | Payday 3 has launched to controversy as the always-online shooter is rendered unplayable due to server issues, players respond with Steam review bombs.

Payday 3 still coming in 2023, Starbreeze close to paying back debt

June 1, 2023 | Starbreeze plans to release Payday 3 in 2023 on consoles and PC, and has secured new financing for its new upcoming planned games for 2025 and 2027.

Payday reveal: OVERKILL confirms 2023 is the year of Payday 3

February 5, 2023 | Payday 3 now has an official Steam page as OVERKILL re-confirms the heist shooter will release in 2023 on both consoles and PC, also reveals new details.

Payday 3 development proceeding according to plan, still releasing in 2023

January 4, 2023 | Starbreeze gives a quick update on Payday 3, says the game's development is progressing according to plan and should meet its announced 2023 release.

Payday developer wants to ship its next game by 2025, will be set in new IP

December 31, 2022 | Starbreeze is capitalizing development expenditures for a new IP, wants to ship its next game past Payday 3 in 2025 and will be set in a non-Payday IP.

Payday 3 news: Development is in full production for 2023 release

March 24, 2022 | Payday 3 update: Starbreeze says Overkill's new Payday sequel is going 'according to plan,' still set for a 2023 release.

Payday 3: Crypto robbery, set in New York with original heisters

November 19, 2021 | Overkill and Starbreeze share new details about Payday 3, which is coming in 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S next-gen consoles & PC.

Payday 3 company Starbreeze shrinks its losses by 95%

June 14, 2021 | Starbreeze only lost $486 thousand in Q1'21, a reduction of 95% over last year, and latest financials show positive uptick.

505 Games will get a cut of Payday 3's future earnings

May 4, 2021 | 505 Games no longer publishes Payday games, but a contract shows the company will still receive a cut of future Payday 3 earnings.

Payday 3 finds a publisher for 2023 release, Starbreeze is saved

April 18, 2021 | Starbreeze signs a 50 million Euro publishing deal with Deep Silver's Koch Media, Payday 3 is coming to consoles and PC in 2023.

Starbreeze still hasn't secured a publisher for Payday 3

March 6, 2021 | Ailing publisher Starbreeze has yet to find a publisher for Payday 3, but development on the sequel is still in high gear.

Payday 3 now in development

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze is now developing Payday 3, but don't expect it any time soon.

Payday is Starbreeze's new hope for survival

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze Studios is failing amid big losses, and is banking hard on its successful Payday IP.

Payday 3 coming in 2022 for PS5, Project Scarlett

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze lays out release targets for Payday 3, which should launch on next-gen systems.

If Payday 3 can't get published, Starbreeze may have to sell Payday IP

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze's financial turnaround hinges on Payday 3, but what if the game doesn't happen?

Starbreeze saved from financial ruin, now has five years to pay debt

November 3, 2020 | Payday publisher gets approval for five-year debt payback plan, no longer in immediate financial risk.

Starbreeze may sell Payday IP if it doesn't get more funds by Q4 2020

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze has a 2020 deadline to secure more cash or a Payday 3 publishing deal.

Starbreeze buys time for Payday 3 with 250 million SEK second offering

November 3, 2020 | Starbreeze opens a second offering for shareholders to raise more capital in order to pay for Payday 3's continued development.

Payday 3 might be powered by Unreal Engine 5 on PS5, Xbox Series X

November 2, 2020 | Payday 3 is still in active development and design phases as Starbreeze has yet to secure a publishing deal for the new shooter.