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Overkill has promised to fix the matchmaking issues affecting the Xbox One version of Payday 2 by the end of 2015.
Apologising to fans in a video update, producer Almir Listo acknowledged that the developer is aware of players “having issues with matchmaking in the game. It’s frustrating for us, but it’s obviously even more frustrating for you.
“We’re making some radical changes to how the matchmaking works in Payday 2 in order to ensure that you, in a simple way, can join games going forward. We’re working on these changes right now and we hope to add them as soon as possible, and no later than the end of the year.”
Many Xbox One players have reported ongoing connectivity issues when attempting to join multiplayer matches since the game’s launch in June, something the developer has long apologised for.
In order to fix the issue, however, Overkill has to completely rework the game’s netcode, Listo suggests.
“We are currently working on a radical change – a full remake of the matchmaking system which will simplify the way you join games and improve the matchmaking,” he added in a post on Reddit. “This is a solution that is built from the ground up, as the previous matchmaking system we have for PS4 and PC doesn’t work well with your platform. Right now this is our number one priority.”
The producer adds that he hopes to see the fixes made “within the coming weeks”.
“On behalf of the rest of the team here at Overkill Starbreeze, we’re sorry that it’s taking so long,” Listo concludes in the video. “It’s frustrating for us, but of course it’s more frustrating for you guys.”
Source: reddit.com
