DayZ Dev Tracker

Hey Survivors,
The holidays are here and the spirit of Christmas has descended upon Chernarus and Livonia. We’re mixing it up this time with yet another celebration: DayZ’s 10th anniversary. Christmas events will run from December 14 to January 9. Let’s jump right into what you can expect.



The classic and much-beloved singing Christmas trees are making a comeback this year. They can be found in the center of town in both Chernarus and Livonia. Gift boxes will spawn around the trees and serve as hotspots with high engagement rates. The boxes will offer loot from various tiers and double as reusable wrapping paper, so you can embrace the spirit of giving by sharing the joy with fellow survivors.


Infected Santa and his sleigh will be crashing into forests and rooftops. Please note that they won't be replacing normal dynamic helicopter... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Hello, Survivors!

As the cold winds howl and winter blankets the post-apocalyptic landscapes, the chilling savings emerge with The Day After Survival Sale! DayZ & Icarus, are braving the winter storms and offering a frosty discount on both games. Gear up, tighten your laces, and seize this icy deal to plunge into the heart-pounding realm of real open worlds!

We're thrilled to announce a monumental partnership for all you survival and action enthusiasts out there. For a limited time, immerse yourself in two of the most adrenaline-pumping titles on Steam at incredible discounts!

Icarus:

ICARUS is a PvE survival game for up to eight players. Explore a savage wilderness in the aftermath of terraforming gone wrong. Survive the Open World, complete timed Missions or build your Outpost. Explore, build, craft and hunt while seeking your fortune and prospecting for exotic matter!

DayZ:
There are no map markers, daily quests, ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Hello Survivors!

As we approach the end of an incredible year, we are thrilled to announce that DayZ has been nominated for the prestigious Steam Award - Labor of Love. Your ongoing support and dedication have brought us to this moment, and we couldn't be more grateful for the fantastic community that makes DayZ what it is today.

Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Growth and Adventures

This year has been nothing short of exhilarating for the DayZ community, and we want to take a moment to share the journey we've been on together. From hitting an all-time peak player count to celebrating our 10th anniversary, the milestones and memories we've created are a testament to the incredible bond we share.

Update Highlights:

Update 1.20 - Laying the Foundation for a Dynamic Year ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Greetings, Survivors!

Update 1.23 is now live on Steam! We’ve brought highly anticipated changes to Vybor Air Base on Chernarus (commonly known as NWAF), the sky has gotten a massive visual upgrade, and spawning into the game has changed. Check out our change notes (Steam, Consoles) for all the details, or keep on reading for an overall summary of what you can expect.

One of the update’s most exciting changes is the way the day and night skies look. Clouds are generally a lot more defined now, and the transition between day and night is smoother than ever before. We even developed a custom sky setup for Chernarus and Livonia so now they feel different from each other. We truly hope these changes will help make you feel more immersed in the environment.

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Hello, Survivors!

As the moon rises and shadows grow, the spook-tacular savings emerge from the dark!
DayZ & Dying Light 2 Stay Human are creeping into the Steam Halloween Sale, offering a hauntingly good discount on both games. Gather your survival gear, tie up your parkour laces, and grab this chilling deal to dive into the heart-pounding realm of the post-apocalypse!

We're thrilled to announce a monumental partnership for all you survival and action enthusiasts out there. For a limited time, immerse yourself in two of the most heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping titles on Steam at incredible discounts!


Dying Light 2 Stay Human:

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night. Show no mercy, for ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Hey Survivors,

Fall is here, and the spooktacular end of October is imminent. Our annual Halloween
celebration has returned. We have set the duration from 17th of October the 7th of November.
During this time, we're not just reintroducing seasonal assets and scenery changes but adding
some exciting twists. Let's briefly discuss them.
The beloved spooky zones are back, so make sure you're dressed warmly with good insulation,
as the temperature can significantly drop, casting an eerie blue tint over your surroundings.
Keep your senses sharp, for these spooky areas are now haunted by the lingering spirits of
the departed.



The seasonal infected types, from the pumpkin-infected to the formidable mummy variants,
will be spawning in spooky zones and cemeteries, respectively. Of course, we're also
br... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

📢Hello, survivors!

We're thrilled to announce that the experimental phase for the much-awaited game update 1.23 has begun. For those on Steam, dive right in and experience all the enhancements we've made. From major additions like player spawn groups to quality of life improvements in the server browser, this update promises an enriched gameplay experience. Check out the full change notes[forums.dayz.com] on our forums, and join us in shaping the future of DayZ.



One of the major additions in this update are player spawn group... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Greetings, Survivors!

Update 1.22 is here! While it may be light on the content side, the update offers a bunch of interesting fixes, changes, and additions. As usual, you can find the full list on our official forums[forums.dayz.com]

The biggest highlight of this update is the addition of new low tier bags, as well as a major rebalance pass of existing backpacks. We’ve always felt that the early game was lacking in variety, and we’ve tried to fill that gap with this update. Additionally, bigger backpacks are now more rare than before.

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

📢Greetings, Survivors!
We’re excited to announce that game update 1.22 is now available on experimental branches on Steam!
We’ve got a lot of new bugs bags and backpacks – coming in this update. We won’t dive deep into what they are or how they look, but let’s just say that our focus was on increasing the variety in lower tiers. That’s because we felt there weren’t enough options, and it was fairly easy to obtain a high-capacity backpack early on in the game.



Next on the menu is a major balancing pass on melee combat. We introduced the mace and sword in update 1.21 and observed that it was fairly difficult to balance how these weapons behaved against each other. As a result, we did some balancing on both the attacking and defending side of things, and tried to do a better job distinguishing between tools and weapons in th... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.