Survivors, With the 1.27 Stable Update launching on February 25th, marking the first milestone of 2025, we’re gearing up for a Fantastic February to kick off another exciting year. To celebrate, we’re hosting the Fantastic February Sales, offering up to 50% off DayZ until February 26th.
What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus - how far will you go to survive?
The 1.27 Update goes beyond just stability improvements, introducing a range of exciting reworks—from sound design and quality-of-life changes to new assets and points of interest (POIs) in Sakhal. Read more about 1.27 Update with our EXP Release Article here. Speaking of Sakhal, the DayZ Frostline Expansion is also on sale with 20% off!
What is DayZ Frostline? Sakhal harbors both beauty and danger, offering an experience DayZ fans have never seen before. As you explore, hunt, survive, and unfurl the mysteries hidden beneath the frost line. Unite with fellow survivors or forge your path alone; the choice is yours in this perilous winter wonderland. Preparation is the key to survival, and as the frost sets in, only those with Ice in their veins and Fire in their hearts will endure.
Deluxe Edition & Cool Edition More comprehensive versions of DayZ in Deluxe and Cool Editions are also on sale with up to 50% and 35% off, respectively.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran diving into the new expansion or a freshie just stepping into the world of DayZ, the ultimate survival experience awaits. So, grab your copies, spawn in, and see if you have what it takes to survive!
1.27 Experimental Release
Greetings, Survivors! The first milestone of the new year is here - the experimental release of game update 1.27! As with previous first-of-the-year updates, the focus is primarily on the stability of the build, as well as various internal tools and processes that will help us prepare for the rest of the year. Considering the scale of our previous update, however, we couldn't leave things totally untouched. So we made a few changes and additions based on our data and your feedback. Here are some of the improvements we made to DayZ Frostline:
We reinforced the eastern coast with more places to loot. Aniva city has been expanded, Baikovo hamlet has been turned into a village, and other smaller locations have been added along the eastern coast.
The main island of Sakhal has been populated with more new snowy variants of broken down houses, which offer loot opportunities in the wilderness.
Navigation between the vast sea ice plains has been simplified thanks to the addition of buoys and small military outposts which can be found on small islands, primarily around the island of Burukan.
A minor deforestation pass was conducted on Burukan island in order to make the area a bit more dangerous to move around in.
New static outdoor thermometers were added to Sakhal; curious players can now understand why their characters are freezing, even when the weather appears sunny and warm.
Lastly, we added a major point of interest on the southern island of Shantar, and coupled it with a simple game mechanic as well.
If you’re a fan of the changes we made to bandaging (i.e. the ability to bandage multiple bleeds with the single hold of a button), then you’ll be happy to hear that we have implemented the continuous factor to more actions, such as repairing. Domestic animals like cows, goats, and sheep are now more likely to run away than before. Speaking of animals, we also looked at your feedback on fishing and decided to make an additional balancing pass. Fishing takes longer and is less effective now with incomplete fishing tools.
We also took a look at the mechanics behind bloody hands and food poisoning while cutting up freshly obtained fish. Bloody hands will now result in different diseases depending on which animal was processed. For example, bloody hands from fish will almost always give food poisoning now, and not salmonella as before. It’s still highly recommended to wash your hands before eating, though some animals aren't as dangerous as before. Meanwhile, food poisoning has been reworked to reflect different types and quantities of food more accurately. It will no longer decay on its own. Rather, it will now disappear slowly as a player battles its symptoms.
One of the things we anticipated when we added boats to the game was that they would be left in places that are hardly accessible without the use of another boat. To make sure new boats continue being spawned, we implemented a boat decay mechanic, which is fully configurable on the server-side as well. Furthermore, as a follow-up to update 1.26’s inventory cargo size reduction pass, we decided to increase your ability to carry a bit more with the addition of new tool slots to most backpacks. We also generalized the glowstick and radio slot, which now accept both, as well as more items!
The audio side of the game received a lot of attention as well:
We heard your feedback regarding the boat audio and overhauled the audibility from both close-up and far points of view.
We balanced the audibility of character footsteps by boosting the middle range so they would be more audible and not get lost in the mix of the environment’s sounds. Some surfaces (like forests) now have the additional sound effect of stepping on clutter.
Adding to the intensity of your survival struggles, you can now hear your character’s teeth chattering while they’re cold.
Bullet cracks were reworked and all submachine guns had their shot and tail sounds updated.
Sakhal also received a number of tweaks to environment sounds. An example of this would be the fact that when a character walks through an evergreen tree (with branches on the ground), it will make a sound. We believe this is going to be a healthy change to PvP interactions, particularly on Sakhal where these trees are plentiful.
We also focused on various particle effects. There are Sakhal-specific ones, like snow falling off trees when interacting with them, as well as one for explosions on snow. Considering our recent focus on the cold weather, we couldn’t help changing the breath vapor effect, so we completely reworked it. That led us to updating vomit and bleeding effects. Finally, a number of our firearms received brand new particles. We’re certainly not done working on firearms and hope to make more changes in the future.
Last but not least, for anyone who’s ever tried to re-texture a certain vanilla item and found that some just do not work: we updated a large number of our assets to support re-texturing using configs. If you find any more issues with this, or with anything else mentioned in this article (or in our usual forum change notes), please report your findings to our feedback tracker. You can do so easily by using the feedback tracker link implemented in the game menus. You can find the change logs here!
Thank you and see you on Sakhal! On behalf of the DayZ team, Adam
DayZ Christmas 2024
Season’s Greetings, Survivors! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our annual Christmas event across all official servers, maps, and platforms. The festivities will run from December 17th to January 7th. Let’s get into all the goodies we’ve prepared for you.
Christmas Trees and Gifts The beloved singing Christmas trees are making their return! You’ll find them scattered across villages and towns on all three maps. We won’t spoil the fun by revealing their exact locations—you’ll need to go out and explore! Each tree will feature gift boxes filled with goodies like food, Christmas-themed clothing, ammo, and more. As usual, opening these boxes will grant you gift wrap, which you can use to repackage a gift of your choice for a fellow survivor.
Santa’s Sleigh Crashes Santa’s sleigh dynamic crashes are also back and, for the first time, will appear on Sakhal alongside Chernarus and Livonia. Rest assured, these festive crashes won’t replace regular helicopter crashes on Chernarus and Livonia. In fact, they’ll even include loot from standard heli crashes! There is also an additional incentive to hunt down these sleigh crashes, especially on Livonia and Sakhal. They will include keys to endgame items like punch cards on Livonia and scientific briefcase keys or glow plugs on Sakhal. As you journey through the forests of Chernarus, the plains of Livonia, or the ice sheets of Sakhal, keep your ears open for the magical sounds of sleighs crashing and your eyes peeled for the glowing blue light. Let the hunt begin!
Reindeer Take Over Speaking of hunting, we wanted to bring the spirit of Christmas to life, so we replaced all the deer on Chernarus and Livonia with reindeer. Even better, there’s a special reindeer with a glowing red nose and Christmas lights tangled in its antlers! Keep an eye out for this festive creature who might be found near sleigh crashes or roaming amongst a herd of reindeer. We’re rooting for his survival after the crash, or even against the infected Santa! Otherwise you’re in for a free loot of Christmas light.
Seasonal Cosmetics All your favorite Christmas cosmetics are back, including headbands, seasonal eye masks, Santa hats, Santa beards, Morozko hats, and Christmas gloves. We’re also introducing three new “ugly” Christmas sweaters with DayZ-themed slogans. We hope these additions bring a festive touch to your survival wardrobe.
Candy Canes The magical, oh-so-nutritious candy canes are returning! These sweet treats could prove invaluable in harsher environments like Sakhal’s inland regions where food is scarce. A Frosty First with Frostline This year marks the first ever white winter Christmas in DayZ, thanks to the addition of Sakhal. We can’t wait to see how you celebrate the holidays in the new winter map. Share your Christmas-themed screenshots, adventures, and shenanigans with us using #TalentforDayZ and #ChristmasZ. From all of us on the DayZ team, we hope this event adds warmth and joy to your winter season. Best regards, Lynn
DayZ Frostline Expansion on biggest sale to date! Don't miss out!
Survivors, Winter has descended upon us, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to dive into the chilling expanses of DayZ Frostline. As part of our Winter Survival Sale, enjoy DayZ Frostline now with its biggest Discount to date! up to 26% off this exciting winter expansion until December 16th!
Get ready to brave the chill and take advantage of this fantastic offer. Whether you're treating yourself or seeking the perfect gift for a gamer this holiday season, don’t let this chance slip by.
Winter Survival Sale
Survivors, Winter is here, bringing freezing winds and shorter days—perfect for cozying up indoors with all that the DayZ world has to offer! The Winter Survival Sale is live, with up to 50% off DayZ until December 16th.
What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus - how far will you go to survive?
We cannot talk about winter without mentioning DayZ Frostline, our first official winter expansion, now available up to 26% off!
What is DayZ Frostline? Sakhal harbors both beauty and danger, offering an experience DayZ fans have never seen before. As you explore, hunt, survive, and unfurl the mysteries hidden beneath the frost line. Unite with fellow survivors or forge your path alone; the choice is yours in this perilous winter wonderland. Preparation is the key to survival, and as the frost sets in, only those with Ice in their veins and Fire in their hearts will endure.
Deluxe Edition & Cool Edition More comprehensive versions of DayZ in Deluxe and Cool Editions are also on sale with up to 50% and 35% off, respectively.
Whether you’re treating yourself this holiday season or searching for the perfect early Christmas gift for the gamer in your life, now’s the time to grab it. Don’t miss out!
DayZ Autumn Sale
Survivors, As autumn inches towards the end, all the the leaves have fallen—and so has the price of DayZ. The Autumn Sale on Steam runs from the 27th of November to the 4th of December, with discounts of up to 50% off!
Whether you’re new to DayZ and looking to dive into your holiday backlog, or a DayZ veteran grabbing an early Christmas gift for your potential duos in your loved ones, now is the perfect time to do so!
What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus - how far will you go to survive?
Looking for an extra challenge? Check out the newly released DayZ Frostline Expansion below, which is also on sale with 10 percent!
What is DayZ Frostline? Sakhal harbors both beauty and danger, offering an experience DayZ fans have never seen before. As you explore, hunt, survive, and unfurl the mysteries hidden beneath the frost line. Unite with fellow survivors or forge your path alone; the choice is yours in this perilous winter wonderland. Preparation is the key to survival, and as the frost sets in, only those with Ice in their veins and Fire in their hearts will endure.
If you are looking to go all in, the bundles are also on sale! What are Deluxe Edition and Cool Edition?!
DayZ Cool Edition Announcement
Survivors, gear up for an unforgettable adventure! We're thrilled to announce the release of the DayZ Cool Edition, an all-new package available on Steam. This exciting bundle combines the intense survival experience of the DayZ base game with the chilling new landscapes of the DayZ Frostline Expansion, giving you both worlds to conquer at an unbeatable value.
What's inside?
DayZ Deluxe Edition
DayZ base Game and Livonia Map
DayZ Official Soundtrack
DayZ Themed Wallpapers
DayZ Chernarus & Livonia Digital maps
DayZ Cool Edition
DayZ Frostline Expansion
DayZ base Game and Livonia Map
DayZ Official Soundtrack
DayZ Themed Wallpapers
DayZ Chernarus & Livonia Digital maps
DayZ Base game (Includes Livonia Map)
DayZ is a hardcore survival game where players must strive to endure a post-apocalyptic world populated by frenzied infected and other survivors. DayZ includes the original Chernarus terrain, and the Livonia terrain.
Chernarus – The iconic DayZ terrain, set in the post-soviet state of Chernarus and encompassing 230 km2 of hand-crafted environment based on real life locations.
Livonia – The dense 163 km2 map lets players experience the hardcore survival hit in a whole new environment. Players can put their survival skills to the test by venturing into the unfamiliar land of Livonia, and seeing just how long they can last in this deadlier-than-ever world.
Sakhal harbors both beauty and danger, offering an experience DayZ fans have never seen before. As you explore, hunt, survive, and unfurl the mysteries hidden beneath the frost line. Unite with fellow survivors or forge your path alone; the choice is yours in this perilous winter wonderland. Preparation is the key to survival, and as the frost sets in, only those with Ice in their veins and Fire in their hearts will endure.
Survivors and citizens! We're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for survival and strategy game enthusiasts on Steam! The Frostbite Pack, featuring two iconic titles, DayZ Frostline Expansion and Frostpunk 2, is now available at an impressive 10% discount.
Both games stand as testaments to gripping survival challenges, with Frostpunk 2 marking its legacy as a leader in strategic survival narratives.
Don't miss your chance to dive into two of the most captivating gaming experiences at a fantastic discount. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to these adventures, The Frostbite Pack offers an extraordinary journey into the heart of survival and strategy gaming.
Join the adventure and thrive in the worlds of DayZ and Frostpunk 2 today!
DayZ Scream Fest
Survivors! DayZ is on sale with a whopping 50% off as part of Steam’s Scream Fest! Halloween is just around the corner, and our in-game Halloween event is live.
There’s no better time to dive into the autumn spirit—whether you're hunting demon goats or dodging the Jack-o’-infected. Start your post-apocalyptic adventure on a high note, for a low price!
What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus - how far will you go to survive?
Looking for an extra challenge? Check out the newly released DayZ Frostline DLC below!
Survivors, It’s that spooky time of year, and we’re bringing a bit of Halloween spirit to DayZ! Halloween event returns for a limited time, running from October 29th to November 12th.
October has been a busy month with a primary focus on the release of DayZ Frostline. With priorities shifting, we had limited capacity to expand the Halloween event, so this year’s festivities will be a bit more scaled back. Here’s what you can expect across the maps:
Livonia will feature the full Halloween experience, including decayed player characters, spooky zones, demon goats, seasonal infected, and fan-favorite seasonal loot like witch hoods, Day of the Dead eye masks, cauldrons, and more.
Sakhal will include select seasonal loot and some Halloween themed infected and animal, but not the full event. This is to preserve a fresh experience for new players exploring the Frostline DLC.
Chernarus will not feature Halloween events on official servers, though community servers can freely modify their maps.
Feel free to hop between maps to collect seasonal items and check out the infographic below for more details. We hope this clarifies our plans, and we wish you a fantastic trick-or-treating season! On behalf of the DayZ Team, Lynn
