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The best DayZ servers 2024

What are the best DayZ servers to join in 2024? We've scoured the internet looking for the top DayZ servers and server clusters to cater to all experiences. Whether you're looking for some intense PvP, a relaxed PvE sandbox, a modded server that offers something totally fresh, or even a place to roleplay like DayZ Underground, where a creative community has really lived out years' worth of stories, creating authentic in-universe lore. We'll also talk about what awaits you on the official servers.

Dean Hall, perhaps the leading figure in the survival game sandbox revolution of the early 2010s, first created the zombie game as a mod within ARMA 2, and then joined Bohemia Interactive to work on a standalone release. While Hall has since moved on, Bohemia has continued to update the game, and it has come a long way from its first form as a zombie-survival sim. Dozens of additional systems have almost turned it into a life sim, and endless mod-ability means that if you can't do something in the vanilla release, you can probably do it on a modded server somewhere. But all this flexibility has produced a varied range of online experiences, and navigating that landscape can be confusing. That's where we come in. Read on for our list of some of the best and most populated official and community servers, and a breakdown of exactly what they offer to the discerning DayZ player.

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DayZ Winter Sale

Hello Survivors,

As the frost sets in, so do the frosty discounts! Embrace the chill with the Stream Winter Sale, where DayZ is offering an icy discount on the base game and its chilling DLC Livonia. Seize this frosty deal to plunge into this action-packed world of DayZ!

Embark on a freezing adventure like never before! DayZ, the ultimate open-world survival game, is creating a blizzard of excitement this season with a deal that will leave you shivering with anticipation. It's time to venture into the post-apocalyptic wonderland of DayZ, where survival is paramount, and every frosty breath could be your last!

Outwit the cold, grab your winter gloves, and above all, survive! Now is the perfect moment to snatch DayZ at a cool 50% off and Livonia at a frosty 30% off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/
DayZ base game - 50% off
The post-soviet country of Chernarus is 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?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1151700/DayZ_Livonia/
DayZ Livonia DLC - 30% off
Livonia is a DLC map for DayZ, allowing players to experience the hardcore survival hit in a whole new environment ranging from dangerous plains to bear infested forests. Up to 60 players on a server will be tasked with a single goal: survive this new unfamiliar land for as long as possible, by any means necessary.

Latest update information:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/221100/announcements/detail/3766758277193531831

DayZ dev trolls The Day Before with big new survival game Steam sale

The Day Before is gone from Steam and players of the once promising-looking Fntastic zombie shooter are getting full refunds. It's been a rollercoaster drama, from breathtaking YouTube trailers to growing uncertainty and, finally, the launch - and rapid death - of The Day Before itself. Now, two other survival sims are poking fun at the would-be MMO, with a new Steam sale designed for anyone let down by The Day Before's eventual release. DayZ and Icarus have teamed up for a smartly monikered pair of discounts that will give you something to play in lieu of Fntastic's infamous apocalypse game.

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DayZ 10th Year Anniversary & Christmas Event

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 crashes, though they will spawn loot in gift boxes that’re just as good. Keep an eye out around the wreckage for Rudolph and his friends. We hope they’ll stick the premature landing.
In addition to classic seasonal items like Santa’s beard and hat, we're also introducing new assets to help you embrace the holiday spirit:

Christmas-themed woolen gloves (including the fingerless version)
A variety of Christmas-themed headbands
A selection of consumable candy canes with new custom animations
The Morozko Hat (inspired by Ded Moroz, the Slavic version of St. Nick)

But wait, there’s more!
We mentioned briefly that it’s DayZ’s 10th anniversary. That’s why we left a few surprises in the game for you to find (yes, that includes the 10-year anniversary shirt). If you discover what the surprises are, we hope you’ll share your findings via screenshots, videos, etc. so everyone can enjoy.

DayZ and Icarus team up with a cheeky 'The Day After' survival Steam sale bundle

We weren't terribly surprised to see early access zombie survival game The Day Before crash and burn, but the speed with which it fell apart—a mere four days between the game's disastrous launch and developer Fntastic closing—was a bit of a shock...
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