Payday 2 DLC Bundle $50 Price Hike Was 'An Error,' Starbreeze Insists

Starbreeze, the developer of Payday 2, has acknowledged an error in its recent pricing decisions. The company had introduced a premium subscription service and hiked the price of its $100 DLC bundle by 50%, causing backlash from the game's community. According to Starbreeze, the $50 price increase for the DLC bundle was unintentional and "an error." The company has since reverted the price to the original $100, apologizing for the mistake. Starbreeze's move to introduce a premium subscription service alongside the DLC bundle price hike was met with criticism from Payday 2 players, who felt the changes were too expensive and diminished the value of the game's content. The developer has acknowledged the community's concerns and promised to address them moving forward. The incident highlights the importance of transparent communication and maintaining a positive relationship with a game's player base, especially when introducing significant changes to pricing and content.