The player count for Payday 3 has significantly decreased in the months following its release, leading to many labeling it as a “dead game.”However, there are still individuals actively playing the game. The question remains: how many people continue to play Payday 3 and is it truly considered a dead game?
Following several essential updates, players of Payday 3 were able to resume playing and experience some much-needed new features that the game was lacking. In the time since its release, Starbreeze has integrated additional heists, weapons, and quality-of-life improvements to the title.
Despite Starbreeze’s initial hopes, it has not proven to be as effective as they anticipated. In response, the company has announced plans to assemble a team to tackle the frustrations players are experiencing. They are also expected to release a roadmap this month, outlining upcoming updates and fixes for the game.
Therefore, how many individuals are currently engaged in playing Payday 3? Here is all the information we have regarding the Payday 3 player count as of June 2024.
The Payday franchise is extremely popular thanks to its unique co-op experiences.
Payday 3 Player Count in 2024
According to Steam Charts, Payday 3 on Steam had an average of 333 concurrent players in May. Additionally, its peak player count during that time reached a total of 1,641.
From the month prior, the game on Steam experienced a significant increase in player numbers, with an average of 243 players in April 2024 and a peak of 518 players, representing a 37.19% increase compared to the previous month’s numbers.
| Month | Avg. Players | Gain | % Gain | Peak Players |
| May 2024 | 333 | +90.4 | +37.19% | 1,641 |
| April 2024 | 243 | -52 | -17.70% | 518 |
| March 2024 | 295 | +9.0 | +3.15% | 891 |
| February 2024 | 289.1 | -315.9 | -52.46% | 648 |
| January 2024 | 602.1 | -954.3 | -61.31% | 1,680 |
| December 2023 | 1,556.4 | +441.8 | +39.64% | 4,475 |
| November 2023 | 1,114.6 | -4,881.8 | -81.41% | 5,115 |
| October 2023 | 5,996.4 | -22,625.2 | -79.05% | 28,721 |
| September 2023 | 28,621.6 | – | – | 69,112 |
Keep in mind that these figures solely reflect the player count for Payday 3 on Steam and do not include those on Epic Games, Xbox, or PlayStation.
It is possible that player numbers may be significantly higher for those who play the game on Microsoft’s subscription service, as it is available on Xbox Game Pass.
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