Potential Fixes for Failed to Fetch Game Config in Payday 3

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the gaming world has seen its fair share of technical glitches and bugs, but the ongoing “failed to fetch game config” issue in Payday 3 is truly testing my patience. I’ve been a fan of this franchise since its inception, and to see it plagued by such an issue is disheartening.

After the latest update of the game, Starbreeze Studios added Houston Breakout DLC, which includes a new heist, tailor pack, and weapon pack. However, some players are unable to join a lobby when they buy the entire Chapter 3 bundle. This issue seems to be increasing over time. Here are some potential solutions for those experiencing the “failed to fetch game config” error in Payday 3!

How to (Potentially) Fix Failed to Fetch Game Config in Payday 3

If you’re one of the numerous gamers grappling with this issue that has been persistent since Payday 3’s release, take comfort in knowing you’re not facing it alone today. Innumerable players have encountered the “game config” error, preventing them from playing. Although these solutions aren’t definitive, here are some possible workarounds for the problem:

Create an entirely new Starbreeze account and link it to your game via Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation.
Verify the game files on Steam by right-clicking the game in your library, selecting Properties, then Installed Files, and then “verify integrity of game files.” It will need to check every file, so be patient!
If that doesn’t work, delete the contents of the % appdata%LocalPAYDAY3 folder and attempt to verify the game files once more.
Attempt to log in repeatedly until it connects.

Though it’s not perfect, implementing a few adjustments might enable you to explore the fresh content in the Houston Breakout DLC at last!

Related: Starbreeze Admits Payday 3 is ‘Lagging’ in Report

What Causes the Game Config Error in Payday 3?

The exact reason behind the “failed to fetch game config” error in Payday 3 isn’t explicitly clear. Some players have mentioned it as an issue with their internet connection. However, in most cases, it seems to be a problem on Starbreeze’s side. Rest assured, it’s not your fault.

It appears that Starbreez has yet to resolve the issue, as observed so far. This problem was evident on the game’s release day, and now, almost a year later, it continues to affect numerous players.

Payday 3 currently finds itself in a somewhat disorganized state, given that its parent company, Starbreeze, has parted ways with its CEO. However, we remain optimistic that the development team will manage to rectify the situation and produce an outstanding cooperative heist game for future generations!

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