Summary
TheRobloxheist shooterNotoriety,heavily inspired by thePaydayfranchise, is getting an official relaunch with the full endorsement ofPaydaydeveloper Starbreeze under the new nameNotoriety: A Payday Experience.A game made entirely withinRoblox, Notorietywill now use official assets from thePaydayseries including characters and heists, and is set to launch on December 16.
Robloxis one of the biggest platforms when it comes to user-made content, offering countless online experiences ranging from competitive shooters striving for realism to fully fledged MMORPGs and practically everything in between. The platform is also home to a variety of licensed experiences, withgames based on popular anime likeOne Piece,often made in collaboration with the IP owners.
Such is the case forNotoriety: A Payday ExperienceinRoblox,as the game’s creator, a developer by the name of Evan Pickett, announced the December 16 relaunch ina press release from Starbreeze. According to him, the collaboration provides a unique opportunity to retain the developer’s original vision for the game while merging with the thing that inspired it with full support from Starbreeze, who is reportedly interested in opening up thePaydayfranchise to new audiences.
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Considering the originalNotorietygame inRobloxhas attracted hundreds of millions of players throughout its lifespan, it may prove to be a compelling way for Starbreeze to get more eyes on its flagship franchise. Despite the previous game’s success,Payday 3largely failed to impress fanswhen it launched back in October 2023, causing the series to struggle with its audience despite successive content updates.
This was perhaps a surprise to many, asPayday 2proved a massive success, with fans praising its high-stakes heist action, comparing it to the likes ofGrand Theft Autobut with a stronger focus on strategy and teamwork. With over 227 million visits to the game onRoblox,Notorietyhas enjoyed similar success and may continue to grow as it enters a new era with official collaboration from Starbreeze.
In any case,Robloxitself has enjoyed a heap of successes in recent years as well, as its number of active users remains steady, and it continues to receive major support from official developers and third-party IPs. As for the heist game niche,Notorietymight be a great alternative for those disappointed inPayday 3.Grand Theft Auto 5just received another major content updateleading to the launch of its own sequel, so fans have no shortage of options.
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