How to fix the failed to fetch game config data error in Payday 3

Aden Carter

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Have you been receiving the “failed to fetch game config data” error in Payday 3? The newest game in the Payday series created by Starbreeze Studios has not had a great launch and instead has been riddled with issues.

Whether it is needing to work around a firewall, reset your internet connection, or restart your device. Many fixes have appeared online for the myriad of server issues affecting the game.

Throughout the process, Starbreeze Studios has been very open on social media to show gamers that they are working on getting the servers running smoothly for everyone. Other issues like the Nebula connection error already have small fixes in place. This guide will show you how to fix the failed to fetch game config data error in Payday 3.

What causes the failed to fetch game config data error in Payday 3?

This particular error message is connected to Payday 3’s servers. Because of this, the issue may persist until the servers are running smoothly and could last for a while.

The error message is similar to that of the Nebula account error message. Currently, there are some fixes that you can try to get back to completing heists.

How to fix Payday 3 failed to fetch config data error

If you have been getting the failed to fetch game config data error in Payday 3 on your Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, or PC, try the following to fix it:

• Create a new Nebula account – Some players have stated that creating a new account and linking it to your Steam account or another account has worked.
• Verify the game files (Steam) – Those on Steam can select the game in their library and go to properties to verify the game files.
• Restart the game – One of the easiest fixes is to simply restart the game and login again.
• Check the server status – You can check the server status for Payday 3 by visiting the official Twitter page for the game.
• Use a VPN – Logging out of the game and using a VPN when logging back in has been shown to help.

Starbeeze Studios is aware of the issue and is currently working on fixing all of the login errors that players shave been receiving.