Starbreeze Studios CEO Departs After Payday 3 Launch Issues

Interim CEO Juergen Goeldner steps in as Starbreeze seeks new leadership amidst Payday 3's troubled reception.

Starbreeze Studios CEO Tobias Sjögren has been removed from his position following the underwhelming launch of Payday 3.
Juergen Goeldner, with over 40 years of industry experience, has been appointed as interim CEO while the search for a permanent CEO is underway.
Payday 3 faced significant challenges at launch, including server issues and gameplay bugs, leading to a negative reception from players.
Despite initial high expectations, Payday 3's player activity and sales have been significantly lower than anticipated.
Starbreeze is focusing on leveraging its IP portfolio and developing new projects, including a co-op Dungeons & Dragons game slated for 2026.