Payday 3 Introduces Controversial 'Offline' Solo Mode

Despite player demands, the new solo mode still mandates an online connection, sparking mixed reactions.

The solo mode is part of Operation Medic Bag, aimed at addressing player concerns.
Players must remain online to start and save progress in the solo mode beta.
Developers acknowledge performance issues as server tasks are shifted to local hardware.
Future updates promise a fully offline mode and additional features like hosted co-op.
Payday 3 continues to struggle with low player counts and ongoing technical issues.