All PC Live servers will be coming offline at 9AM PDT on Thursday, July 5 for an estimated 4 hour downtime to bring you a NEW Arcade mode and more - check out all the details below.
Arcade Mode: Scavenger Hunt
Many battles have been fought across Pleasant Valley, and many brave souls have met their demise during their fight for victory. As a tribute to those that came before you, you will find two types of skulls across the map, each offering their own challenge and reward:
Wasteland Skull (Easy)
Found more abundantly around the map, find and collect 50 of these skulls before the end of the Hunt. However, these Wasteland Skulls are still in limited supply each match, so keep your eyes open as you scavenge for gear. Collecting 50 of these skulls (your progress carries between matches) will get you 3 Silver Victory Crates.
Skull of the King (Hard)
This skull, from the very first H1Z1 winner, is far more rare - only 1 per match can be found randomly on the map. The Skull of the King is haunted, and the golden energy it emits can be both seen and heard. Locate this skull, acquire it, and WIN a match while you possess it to unlock the elusive Scavenger Skull Helmet.
Scavenger Hunt will only be available in Arcade mode until Tuesday, July 10, so be sure to earn your Helmet before the Hunt ends!The Skull of the King can also be looted off others, and any lootbag with it will be clearly seen to contain it. Find it or kill for it, the goal is the same - possess it and win!
One Time Offer - Apocalypse Crate Sale
For a few hours only, we're offering a special deal on 5x Apocalypse Crates for 60% off - you'll see this offer directly in the Message of the Day. Act fast though, as this deal is only available until 11:59PM PDT on Friday, July 6! This offer can only be redeemed once per account.
Patriotic Shotgun
To cap off a star-spangled week, you can grab the Patriotic Shotgun directly from the Message of the Day between 10AM PDT on Friday, July 6 and 11:59PM PDT on Sunday, July 8.
Game Update: Welcome to Outbreak!
Today's update for H1Z1 on PC brings back Z1 favorites, features some new rewards, and introduces the brand new Apocalypse Crate! All PC Live servers will be offline starting at 8AM PDT on Wednesday, June 27 for an estimated 4-hour downtime to bring you the below.
New Map: Z1 Remastered, aka "Outbreak"
Welcome (back) to Z1, now available on PC Live servers! The remastered Z1 map (also known as "Outbreak") is an 8km by 8km map. Outbreak is meant to appeal to all players of H1Z1, old and new, by capturing and maintaining what made Z1 fun while also updating and refining the map for battle royale gameplay.
Veteran players may notice a few smaller POIs in the northern and western areas of the map, along with new loot spots in the otherwise sparse areas. The terrain has been refined for improved navigation and to make it clearer where you can and can't drive a vehicle. Buildings have been updated to be more performant and visually appealing. While most building layouts are unchanged, some were revised to better fit within area, window, and door metrics to make combat and navigation more consistent and less frustrating. All of this was done with an overall development philosophy to keep the footprint of the classic map and retain what made each city and POI fun and interesting.
The new map Outbreak is now available for play in all regular modes - Solos, Duos, and Fives - as we are currently in an off-season until Season Two kicks off in July. Based on community feedback and survey results from the Test server, spawn selection has been disabled for Outbreak. In addition, there are multiple lighting and climate schemes for Outbreak that will randomly rotate from match to match (take a look at some examples here). Finally, as we know many of you are fans of the Z2/Arena map as well, keep an eye out for how it could reappear in Arcade mode moving forward!
Gameplay Updates
Homecoming Scrubs + Z1 Zombie Mask
To get in the Outbreak spirit, we've got two brand new rewards we're giving away this week only - the Homecoming Scrubs Set and the Z1 Zombie Mask! You can pick up the Homecoming Scrubs Set by playing 1 match of Solos, Duos, or Fives between 12:01AM PT on Wednesday, June 27 and 11:59PM PT on Wednesday, July 4.
The Z1 Zombie Mask is our way of saying "welcome back!" - if you have an H1Z1 account that was created prior to September 20, 2016 and play 1 match of Solos, Duos, or Fives between 12:01AM PT on Wednesday, June 27 and 11:59PM PT on Wednesday, July 4, this haunting helmet is yours to keep in addition to the Homecoming Scrubs Set.
Both of these rewards will be granted directly to participating players towards the end of next week, after the eligibility window closes.
Apocalypse Crate
Fight like it's your last day on earth with the items from the NEW Apocalypse Crate, available now from the in-game Marketplace! Get magical with the new Rainbow Unicorn set, stay cool with the Sun's Out items, or grab the first ever Legendary gun skin - the Apocalypse AK-47 - featuring a unique new model! Check out everything that's inside the new Apocalypse Crate here.
How are you celebrating the new map? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with #Z1Outbreak!
Revive Fives Returns This Weekend!
This weekend's Arcade mode features a recent community favorite making a comeback - Revive Fives! Read on for all the details, rewards, and more.
Arcade Mode: Revive Fives
Revive Fives is BACK in Arcade mode for the weekend, with the same rules as last time around - it's a regular Fives match, but you have the ability to pick your teammates back up once they're incapacitated. In true H1Z1 style though, a headshot is still a kill (so two-tap to your hearts content!).
Weekend Challenges and Rewards
Starting at 10AM PT on Friday, June 15, play 5 matches in Arcade mode to complete your Weekend Challenge and earn a Victory Crate!
Grab 4 friends and take it to the next level - any player who wins 1 Revive Fives Arcade mode match between 10AM PT on Friday, June 15 and 10AM PT on Monday, June 18 will earn themselves 1 Silver Victory Crate. You can earn a maximum of 1 Silver Victory Crate, and matches must start with more than 30 players in order for them to count. Those who complete this additional challenge will be granted their Silver Victory Crate by the end of next week.
NEW Labyrinth Guardian AK-47
Don't let anything get past you with the NEW Labyrinth Guardian AK-47, now available from the Message of the Day! Act fast though - this bronze beauty is only available until Sunday, June 17 at 11:59PM PDT.
NEW Weekend Arcade Mode: Bullseye!
This weekend features a new ruleset for Arcade mode that's all about scoped weapons - Bullseye! Read on for all the details and rewards.
Arcade Mode: Bullseye
We've got you in our sights! This weekend, Arcade mode features a brand new ruleset: Bullseye. This Solos mode plays out like a normal match, except that the only weapons available on the map are three scoped weapons: the M40 Sniper Rifle, the Ranch Rifle, and the Crossbow (with explosive arrows!). Rewards are waiting for you as well - more on that below.
Weekend Challenges and Rewards
Starting at 10AM PT on Friday, June 8, play 5 matches in Arcade mode to complete your Weekend Challenge and earn a Victory Crate!
Step it up a notch - any player who wins 1 Bullseye Arcade mode match between 10AM PT on Friday, June 8 and 10AM PT on Monday, June 11 will earn themselves 1 Silver Victory Crate. You can earn a maximum of 1 Silver Victory Crate, and matches must start with more than 30 players in order for them to count. Those who complete this additional challenge will be granted their Silver Victory Crate by the end of next week.
NEW Red Dragon Shotgun
Don't get caught red-handed - the NEW Red Dragon Shotgun is now available from the Message of the Day! Grab this offer before it ends at 11:59PM PT on Sunday, June 10.
PC Game Update: June 6
Today's update for H1Z1 on PC marks the end of Season One! Read on for more details on what's included in this patch:
Play Auto Royale This Weekend for Rewards!
In case you missed our recent development update, Auto Royale will be switching over to a rotating ruleset in Arcade mode starting on Friday, June 1! Read on below for what you can pick up for playing this weekend:
Arcade Mode: Auto Royale
Grab your 3 best friends and get ready for the ride of your life - Arcade mode this weekend features the high-octane Auto Royale ruleset, which you can watch in action here! Plus, there are rewards waiting for you - more on that below.
Weekend Challenges and Rewards
Starting at 10AM PT on Friday, June 1, play 5 matches in Arcade mode to complete your Weekend Challenge and earn a Victory Crate!
Looking for MORE mayhem? Any player who wins 1 Auto Royale Arcade mode match between 10AM PT on Friday, June 1 and 10AM PT on Monday, June 4 will earn themselves 1 Silver Victory Crate. You can earn a maximum of 1 Silver Victory Crate, and those who complete this challenge will receive their Silver Victory Crate as a grant by the end of next week.
NEW Neko-chan AR-15
Have a pawsome weekend with the NEW Neko-chan AR-15, available directly from the Message of the Day! Act fast though, as this purrfect offer is only available until 10AM PT on Monday, June 4.
Play Weapon Roulette this Weekend with NEW Weapons!
If you're celebrating a long weekend, you're going to want to jump right into the Arena - we've got a brand new Arcade mode and rewards waiting for you!
Arcade Mode: Weapon Roulette with NEW Weapons
Weapon Roulette is back for the weekend in Arcade mode, with 3 weapons added to the rotation - the RPG, the LMG, and the brand new Ranch Rifle! For those who have never played Weapon Roulette before, you can check out the rules right here. Plus, there are a few Arcade mode challenges waiting for you this weekend - more on that below!
Weekend Challenges and Rewards
Starting at 10AM PT on Friday, May 25, get 3 Top 50 finishes in Arcade mode to complete your Weekend Challenge and earn a Victory Crate!
Weekend Challenge too easy? Step it up a notch - any player who wins 1 Weapon Roulette Arcade mode match between 10AM PT on Friday, May 25 and 10AM PT on Tuesday, May 29 will earn themselves a Silver Victory Crate. Those who manage to make it to the top will receive their Silver Victory Crate as a grant by the end of next week.
NEW Patriotic Items
Two brand new Patriotic items are hitting the Message of the Day this weekend! First up is the new Patriotic Military Backpack, which will be available in the Message of the Day from now until Friday, May 25 at 9AM PT. After that offer ends, the Patriotic AK-47 will only be available until Sunday, May 27 at 11:59PM PT, so make sure to grab it before it's gone!
Play Shotties & Snipers Duos + Revive This Weekend!
This weekend's Arcade mode brings back Shotties & Snipers with a few new twists - Duos and Revive! Plus, find out how to earn the brand new Green Camo Sniper Rifle below.
Arcade Mode: Shotties & Snipers Duos + Revive
Fan-favorite Shotties & Snipers returns for the weekend in Arcade mode! This time around, grab a friend (or a friendly stranger) and hop in as Shotties & Snipers will be a Duos mode. In addition, Revive has been turned on for this mode (thanks to community feedback) so you can pick your teammates back up and keep going.
Weekend Challenge Reward - Green Camo Sniper Rifle
This weekend's Challenge is for flexing your long-range skills - get 10 kills with the Sniper Rifle in Shotties & Snipers Arcade mode this weekend and you'll earn yourself the Green Camo Sniper Rifle (and some serious bragging rights!).
Animated Soulfire Riot Shotgun
To match this week's offer of the animated Soulfire Apocalypse Mask, this weekend only you can grab the NEW animated Soulfire Riot Shotgun from the Message of the Day! Act fast though, as this offer will only be available through 10AM PT on Monday, May 21.
Game Update: May 16
All H1Z1 PC servers will be offline starting at 4PM PT on Wednesday, May 16 for an estimated 2 hour downtime to bring you updates on ping restrictions and more. Read on below for all the details:
Ping Restrictions
In order to maintain a fair and consistent gameplay experience in our competitive modes, connection quality restrictions now apply to all ranked matches. Players with a connection quality that fails to meet ping threshold requirements will be unable to join ranked matches (Solos, Duos, and Fives), even if they are able to connect to that region. For reference, ping requirements are 150ms for North America, South America, and Europe, and 200ms for Asia/Pacific and Australia.
All players can still join Arcade and Hosted Games, as well as Combat Training.
Quality of Life Changes & Bug Fixes
Revive Comes to Arcade Mode with Weekend Rewards!
Grab your 4 best friends (or 4 strangers, we won't judge) and hop into Arcade mode this weekend to check out a brand new mechanic - revive! There are rewards waiting for you too...read on below for all the details.
Arcade Mode - Revive Fives!
This weekend, a brand new ruleset comes to the unranked Arcade mode - Revive Fives! These matches are just like Fives games with one big difference - a revive system has been enabled so you can pick back up your incapacitated teammates. If you're a fan of two-tapping your victims, not to worry - a headshot is still a kill (there's no coming back from that one!)
Revive Fives will be available in Arcade mode starting at 10AM PT on Friday, May 11.
Weekend Rewards
Event Challenge
Looking to grab something out of the Skull Store, like the NEW Triage Puffy Jacket? From 10AM PT on Friday, May 11 through 10AM PT on Monday, May 14, just get 5 Top 25 finishes in Arcade mode to earn yourself 5,000 Skulls. Remember though - you must PERSONALLY place in the Top 25 players (not just your team's placement) in order for it to count!
Revive T-Shirt
To celebrate Revive Fives in Arcade mode, you can also pick up the Revive T-Shirt this weekend! To earn it, simply be on a team that wins an Arcade mode match with the Revive Fives ruleset between 10AM PT on Friday, May 11 and 10AM PT on Monday, May 14. Matches must start with over 30 players in order for them to count, and the Revive T-Shirt will be granted directly to all players who earn it by the end of next week.
Skull Store
Triage Puffy Jacket
Don't get blue when your teammates are hurt - pick up the NEW Triage Puffy Jacket from the Skull Store, available now!
Sale Items
Transfusion AR-15
Become a blood donor with the NEW Transfusion AR-15, available now from the Message of the Day! Get to this item stat, as this offer is only available through 9AM PT on Friday, May 11.
Be Positive Scrubs Outfit
Nurse your teammates back to health with the NEW Be Positive Scrubs Outfit, available this weekend only! This heart-pounding set includes the Triage Tactical Helmet, the Be Positive Face Bandana, the Be Positive Scrubs Shirt, and the Be Positive Scrubs Pants. Grab it from the Message of the Day before this offer ends at 10AM PT on Monday, May 14.
