From Glory to Despair The Current State of Payday Series

Embark on a captivating exploration of the Payday series in our video titled "From Glory to Despair: The Current State of Payday Series." Join us as we delve into the triumphs and tribulations that have shaped this beloved heist-themed game franchise.

In this video, we'll take a closer look at the rocky road Payday has traveled, starting with the unfortunate server issues that plagued its release day. We'll discuss the impact of these server problems on the initial player experience and the frustration it caused among the community.

Furthermore, we'll delve into the disappointment surrounding the first update, which not only suffered from delays but also failed to deliver any new content. We'll analyze the implications of this missed opportunity and the effect it had on player engagement and satisfaction.

One of the most significant challenges faced by the Payday series was the staggering loss of player base, with a staggering 90% decline on Steam. We'll examine the factors that contributed to this decline, including issues with updates, lack of fresh content, and potential competition from other games in the genre.

But amidst the despair, we'll also explore the question of whether Starbreeze, the studio behind Payday, can make a comeback. We'll discuss potential strategies and changes that could help revitalize the franchise and regain the trust and interest of the player base.

Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of the Payday series, from the servers dying on release day to the massive loss in player base. Together, we'll ponder the future of Payday and whether Starbreeze can rise above the challenges and reclaim the glory that once defined the franchise

Timestamps
Intro 0:00
Payday 2 Update 0:10
Payday 2 recap 0:50
Prerelease/release of Payday 3 2:52
Following week of Payday 3 3:45
First update Delayed 4:24
Current player amount 5:20
Update is HERE! 5:32
Testing game ? 6:36
No testing 7:21
PS5 Items 8:06
No New Content 8:16
Can They Come Back? 8:33
No My Reasons 8:44
Reviews 9:36
Why so Bad? 10:22
Lose Progression 12:18
Last Mentions 13:19
How to Come Back? 14:22
Hold Them Accountable 14:58
Has Great Potential 16:54
Making Friends 18:27
Long Term Content 19:13
Outro 20:11