Payday 3, the latest installment in the popular heist-themed video game series, offers an exciting multiplayer experience. One that you would surely enjoy with your friends. And with crossplay supported, it does not matter what platform your friends are playing on. However, some players have encountered difficulties when trying to invite and play with friends in the game. So, in this guide, we will explore this issue and list some potential workarounds suggested by the community.
Many players have reported issues when attempting to invite friends to their Payday 3 party. The problems seem more pronounced when cross-platform play is involved. Some players on Steam and Xbox Game Pass PC have struggled to see each other in their respective friends’ lists and have encountered invite-related problems. The same is the case for console players as well. So, is there a fix yet for this problem? Keep reading to find out!
Payday 3 Unable to invite friends issue: Is there any fix yet
While there is no official fix yet for this issue, players facing this error have been discussing the same on Steam and other forums and even suggesting workarounds for it. What we have done is compile a list of all the workarounds that have worked for one or more players. In the absence of an official fix, you can try these potential fixes. But remember that they are just potential fixes and may not work for everyone.
Enable Crossplay
A workaround that worked for Steam user analogi teppo is to enable crossplay via the game’s settings menu. By enabling this option, your friends who have the Microsoft Store version of Payday 3 (and are playing on a PC) should appear in your social menu, facilitating easier party creation and sending invites. So, head to the main menu of Payday 3, select the More tab, and click on Settings. Now, find the Gameplay tab, and inside it, scroll down until you come across the Disable Crossplay option. Make sure this setting is turned off.
Restart the Game
Sometimes, restarting the game can help resolve these multiplayer issues. Some reported success in connecting with friends after both parties exited the game and then relaunched it. This simple step may help fix any minor issues causing the invite system to not work properly.
Check Internet Connection
It’s crucial to ensure that both you and your friend have stable and reliable internet connections. Poor connections can lead to issues when joining or hosting multiplayer sessions. To make sure everything is fine from your end, try restarting your router or switching to a different network. If possible, try using an Ethernet cable for better connectivity.
Ensure both players have the same version of Payday 3
Make sure that you and your friend are running the same version of the game. Outdated or mismatched versions can cause compatibility problems. The best thing to do would be to check the game for updates and ensure that your friends are also on the latest version.
Verify Game Files
Regardless of the launcher you are using to play the game on PC, you need to verify the integrity of game files to make sure that corrupted files aren’t the reason behind this. To do this on Steam, right-click on Payday 3 in your library, go to ‘Properties,’ navigate to ‘Installed Files’, and select ‘Verify Integrity of Game Files’. On Epic Games Launcher, head to the library and click on the three-dot symbol below Payday 3. Click on “Manage” and select the “Verify” button. If you have the Gamepass version, right-click on Payday 3 from the list of installed games. After this, click on “Manage” and head to the “Files” tab. Here, you will see the verify option.
For now, these are the only workarounds you can try to fix the unable to invite issue in Payday 3. Perhaps an update in the future will solve issues with inviting friends to your party. But when will that happen? Well, unless the developers mention it, we cannot say for sure. Anyway, we hope this guide provided you with all the information you needed. For all your gaming-related queries, don’t forget to visit Digistatement first! Read more: Payday 3 Plugin ImgMedia failed to load Issue: Is there any fix yet
