After the unsuccessful launch of Payday 3, Starbreeze is partnering with an Australian studio to contribute its expertise in release management to the Fortnite Island

Payday 3 has encountered significant difficulties following its disastrous launch, which left fans disappointed. The promised patch to address the issues keeps getting postponed with no clear release date. However, the development team remains resilient and is actively seeking solutions.

In an unconventional move to mitigate the situation, Payday 3 developers have collaborated with an Australian studio to create an island within the popular game Fortnite. This island, known as 'Turtle vs Turtle,' offers a unique player-versus-player (PvP) experience centered around two massive moving battle platforms. Players are divided into two teams, ranging from 1v1 to 8v8, and engage in battles while collecting resources to build defensive structures and take down their opponents' platform.

The strategic partnership for 'Turtle vs Turtle' was formed in conjunction with the renowned Torus Games studio from Australia, known for its extensive experience in developing licensed games. Despite the initial surprise of this collaboration, considering the challenges faced by Payday 3, Starbreeze, the parent company, has contributed its expertise in areas such as marketing, community management, real-time service, development funding, analytics, and release management to assist in the development of 'Turtle vs Turtle.'

Despite the initial hurdles, this collaboration holds the potential for a fresh start and increased popularity for Starbreeze. 'Turtle vs Turtle' is already available for play in Fortnite, allowing players to experience this innovative project. According to Starbreeze's management, this venture is just the beginning of their exploration in the world of Fortnite, and they hope to continue their partnership with Epic Games.

Bill McIntosh, the CEO of Torus Games, acknowledged Starbreeze's pivotal role in bringing their vision to life, and with their support, they have created a unique island that they believe will resonate with players.