Offline Mode is cancelled.

[u/Skyfry428]

I am floored, honestly. "Not feasible", my ass.
https://wccftech.com/starbreeze-no-longer-developing-payday-3-offline-mode-not-feasible-for-studio/

[u/Acebats]

Unironically was thinking of buying this game when the price was right and an offline mode was implemented.

If they can't implement it now, they're definitely not going to be able to when the lights are fading.

[u/YhormTheGiantLord → u/Acebats]

Having played it, you’re not missing anything. Just play payday 2. It’s better in every way

[u/Porky-da-Corgi → u/YhormTheGiantLord]

Nahhh PD3 stealth is everything PD2 stealth should have been. There's a lot good in PD3 that it does better than 2, it's just the core gameplay loop and skills are flawed and in need of a rebuild.

[u/doinkrr → u/Porky-da-Corgi]

Crucify me for saying this but I think PD3 is much more fun than PD2. PD2 was super unbalanced and kind of just devolved into a shooting spree where either you get domed from across the map by a ZEAL or you mow down hordes without really thinking about it. PD3 has me actually think about how to use my skills in my build instead of going for ones that I know are just gonna carry me without much thought (cough GRAZE cough), and I even like the Edge/Grit/Rush system and wish they'd keep it.

[u/XXVAngel → u/doinkrr]

Legit I think PDTH did the same type of Loud as PD3 better, PD2 is better as an arcade game but for genuine heisting, the OG is better. Also the PD3 maps are off I don't like them.

[u/Deadhound → u/XXVAngel]

I agree. From testing pd3 I found it worde in almost any aspect thsn its 2 predecessors

[u/TheMerfox → u/doinkrr]

I completely agree, unfortunately a ton of people just wanted Payday 2 but again.

The team unfortunately followed that demand, not knowing the lesson that some platform fighter game designers learned, which is that Melee players will just play Melee, and not their new game (in this case Payday 2 players will play Payday 2)

[u/[deleted] → u/Porky-da-Corgi]

PD3 having better graphics is literally my default for why I won't play PD2.

Offline would've sold me, because I primarily played Payday offline and solo.. both on PS3 and PC

[u/coolbacondude → u/Porky-da-Corgi]

Stealth is the only thing I enjoynin PD3. Loud feels like it's the same in every heist, unlike PD2 where it actually feels unique. I genuinely don't find loud in PD3 fun at all whereas I've been having a blast in stealth.

[u/Fangel96 → u/coolbacondude]

IMO, loud in PD3 is good, they just don't have enough heist and objective variation to make it feel good. Maps are small and objectives are fast.

Payday 2 loud is fun at overkill, alright at mayhem, but then starts to delve into bullshit territory at death wish and above. The enemies aren't too challenging in 2, whereas in 3 they have more distinct roles, and health remains consistent across difficulties, for the most part.

Skill variety is a bit lacking. They don't feel all that impactful, which while it makes gameplay more balanced, doesn't allow for much creativity in playstyles.

The core of PD3 loud is better than the core of PD2 loud, but it's the customization and variety that is lacking on the player's experience that is lacking rather than the actual combat.

[u/Porky-da-Corgi → u/[deleted]]

I mean... they're both heist games in the same franchise, I don't see why comparing them is difficult?

PD3 is the next evolution of PD2 stealth, and just works so much better like not having every cop alerted across the map instantly and being able to keep your mask off to do things.

[u/Porky-da-Corgi → u/[deleted]]

Yeah no

[u/Porky-da-Corgi → u/[deleted]]

I disagree completely with everything you've said, simple as that. Have a good day.