Despite the mixed reception of Payday 3, some fans are still interested in playing it—for free. One fan decided to ask Starbreeze Studios for a free copy, and the developers responded with unexpected candor.
The fan's request was met with a simple, yet direct reply:
Dude, we need money.
The internet appreciated Starbreeze's honesty. The humorous exchange provided a brief distraction from the company's controversial decision to reduce Payday 3 content production due to the game's financial underperformance.
Payday 3 launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series in late September 2023. The game failed to replicate the success of its predecessors due to technical issues, the lack of offline play, and other shortcomings.
