DayZ News

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The bigger the map, the greater the need for a variety of transportation options. Introducing Bikes! Whether you are cruising down the lengthy and winding highways of Nasdara, or just speeding up your loot runs, your trusty companions, the bikes, await![/p][p]Coming soon with DayZ Badlands.
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]You can also expect improved stability and optimization with the upcoming 1.29 update, as detailed in the status report below:
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We hope you’re all as excited as we are for these exciting times ahead.[/p][p]Thank you for your patience and continued support.[/p][p]Much love,[/p][p]The DayZ Team[/p][p]Wishlist DayZ Badlands now: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p]Survivors,[/p][p]Autumn is in free fall as we enter the spooky season of the year! To celebrate, we are participating in Scream IV Fest on Steam, where you can get DayZ and its various bundles for up to 50% off.
The sale will be running until the 3rd of November.[/p][p]What is DayZ?  [/p][p]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?[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]This is a prime time to get into DayZ, with exciting things just around the corner. But before we get ahead of ourselves, our annual Halloween event is now live, bringing a spookier twist to the world of DayZ. From haunted castles and demon goats to Halloween-themed items like witch hoods and witch hats, you’ll definitely get a taste of seasonal wonders. You can read more about the event on all three maps below.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]DayZ Frostline is also on sale with 26% off. With Update 1.29 in Experimental, you can already see Sakhal getting a lot of love, with special terrain blending improvements and new clothing to help you battle the harsh winter. Speaking of 1.29, it has been delayed, but you can read the status report below explaining the situation and the optimizations we intend to bring with the update. There’s also a link to some interesting news coming on the 28th of October.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]What is DayZ Frostline? [/p][p]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.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]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.[/p][p][/p][p]Finally, we are making steady progress with the next expansion, DayZ Badlands. It aims to bring a whole new environment to official DayZ with an arid desert map set in a borderland called "Nasdara." You can wishlist it now and stay tuned for more upcoming news.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We hope you are as excited as we are about the future of DayZ. We sincerely thank you for your continued support and enduring patience. Wishing you a lovely Halloween, with more treats and fewer tricks.[/p][p]Stay safe,
The DayZ Team[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey Survivors,[/p][p]Since the release of 1.29 has been delayed for quite some time, we felt it would be appropriate to provide a status report. Again, we sincerely apologize for the radio silence. We needed time to gather the necessary information on progress, plans, and beyond. Our Brand Manager, Scotty, went on stream last week to talk about it a little; you can find the short version of the stream here, and the full version below: [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]1.29 Update
As Scotty mentioned on the stream, the delay of the 1.29 update was a necessary step for us. The key reason behind this is that we needed extra time for stabilizing and optimizing server performance and the game itself. This is why our programmers are dedicating additional time to resolving technical shortcomings that have previously impacted gameplay with performance issues.[/p][p]We are planning to have an experimental update this Friday, and more in the coming weeks. We’d like to invite you to join us in testing the new build. As an incentive, we are bringing back the much-beloved “Many Cars” servers on PC and Xbox experimental branches.[/p][p]DayZ Badlands Development
The release of DayZ Badlands is still planned for 2026. While we’re not ready to disclose the exact release date yet, we want you to know that the team continues to make steady progress.[/p][p]
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What’s Next for This Year and Beyond[/p][p]We will continue to support this year’s seasonal events. Our Halloween Event was deployed last week, on October 21st, while the Christmas event is already waiting in the wings.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We are still holding off on the dev blog for DayZ Badlands to give more attention to the 1.29 update and the seasonal events. We will probably not release any detailed dev blogs this year; however, we do have some interesting news to showcase. Please check out the IGN show on October 28th.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Once again, we sincerely thank you for your patience and continued support.[/p][p]Best regards,
The DayZ Team[/p][p]
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[p]DayZ x Youtooz Giveaway![/p][p]Survivors,[/p][p]Are you ready to represent your time in Chernarus with some awesome DayZ collectibles? We’ve teamed up with @Youtooz to give away exclusive DayZ Youtooz figures![/p][p][/p][p]How to enter:[/p][p]Engage with this post: [/p][p]https://x.com/DayZ/status/1982750332259102763[/p][p][/p]

• [p]Follow @DayZ and @Youtooz on Twitter/X[/p]
• [p]Retweet the giveaway post[/p]
• [p]Tag a fellow survivor in the comments and post your Brian Bear screenshot.[/p]

[p]A winner will be selected after the event! [/p][p]https://youtooz.com/products/teddy-bear-plush-9-inch[/p][p][/p][p]Whether you’re a lone wolf or part of a squad, don’t miss your chance to claim some DayZ loot.[/p][p]Good luck out there, survivors!
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Hey Survivors,[/p][p]Before we begin, we’d like to extend an apology for the current radio silence on the 1.29 update front. We are still currently gathering necessary information regarding its progress, plans, and beyond. We will communicate more with a status report in the near future. Thank you for your understanding.[/p][p]Now, on to the next! The spooky season is already around the corner. Prague is descending into the state of Chernarus with morning fog and chills in the air. The Halloween event is back, starting today, October 21st, until November 7th. Here’s what you can expect from the event:[/p]

• [p]Haunted Castles covered in spooky fog[/p]
• [p]Halloween variants for infected: The Mummy, Jack O' Infected, the Witch[/p]
• [p]The Demon Goat[/p]
• [p]Leaf Crowns (may vary from map to map)[/p]
• [p]Decaying Player Characters[/p]
• [p]Halloween related items (Witch hat, witch hood, pumpkin helmet, cauldron, and more)[/p]

[p]The event may vary from map to map both in terms of features and assets. Here’s an infographic for more details.[/p][p][/p][p]
From our DayZ headquarters, we wish you a lovely trick-or-treating season and hope you have a great one! Stay safe, all!
Best,
The DayZ Team[/p]