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Former DayZ lead thinks survival games should let players tinker with every variable: 'Here's the keys. Have fun'

Brian Hicks, former DayZ creative director, co-creator of the whole battle royale genre, and current creative director of 775 Interactive, wants players to have more control over their games...
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Survivor's Summer Stash Sale!

[p][/p][p]Survivors,[/p][p]Rejoice! We're dropping a stash of deals with our Survivor's Summer Stash Sale!, running from July 17th to 28th. With days longer and hotter, what better way to escape the oppressive heat than cooling off in DayZ?[/p][p]Speaking of heat, have you heard about our upcoming desert expansion? DayZ Badlands introduces the vast 267km² Nasdara Province, coming in 2026.

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Wishlist it now and stay tuned for dev blogs revealing more in the coming months! Read more about DayZ Badlands below! [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]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]On the flip side, the frozen wasteland of DayZ Frostline is 33% off, a deal you won't want to miss. We're still giving DayZ Frostline a whole lotta love too, with new dynamic spawns: classic heli crashes, boat wrecks, medical events, and more!

[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]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]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] To the Veterans - rally your freshies. To the newcomers - welcome to the fight. Hope you are thirlled to learn more about DayZ Badlands. We can't wait to show you what's next in our monthly dev blogs. The hype is real! Strap in, survivors, more DayZ adventure awaits. [/p][p]Best wishes, The DayZ Team[/p]

DayZ's biggest map ever is coming next year, where 'Middle Eastern-style cities lie next to Soviet-era military bases'

Looks like things are heating up in DayZ: a new map has just been announced for the ruthless open world survival game, and it's going to be a hot one...
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DayZ's Badlands expansion adds the survival game's biggest, most brutal map yet

Are you the kind of person who, playing DayZ, thought that maybe it was a little too easy? Maybe you just want a change of scenery. That's where this zombie MMO's new expansion, Badlands, comes in. Dropping next year, it'll transport you to an all-desert region, where heat stroke and dehydration are just as likely to kill you as the undead.

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DayZ Badlands Expansion

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[/p][p]Dear Survivors,
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming DayZ Badlands expansion - your next journey into the sand-swept, war-torn expanse of Nasdara Province. This 267km² terrain is DayZ's largest official map yet, and will transport you to the troubled territories bordering the westernmost parts of Takistan, west of Chernarus. Here you’ll find a quiet, desolate land, scarred by past warfare and proxy conflicts, now reset by the infection. It’s up to you to decide what will emerge from the vacuum. [/p][p]Nasdara is a brand new terrain in the DayZ universe, a vast expanse of sand and cracked soil, where crumbling and abandoned Middle Eastern-style cities lie next to Soviet-era military bases, modern oil infrastructure, and much more. Our team has undertaken the most ambitious asset production in DayZ's history to bring this desolate landscape to life. [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Survival here means battling severe heat and drought. Water is as precious as your bullets, as neither the land nor the broken down wells will quench your thirst. You will also be facing region-specific wildlife and infected variants. But you won't face these challenges empty-handed, as you'll scavenge for gears, clothing, items, firearms, and more that are unique to the region.

[/p][p]Trouble has always been in Badland’s name, but it is still your story to write. Will you find solace in adventuring, exploring town to town, and uncovering secrets in the shifting sands? Or will you continue the cycle of violence amidst these ruins of past ghosts and glories? As one of the few survivors left behind, the choice is yours to shape Nasdara's future.

[/p][p]DayZ Badlands will be priced below $25 and launch in 2026. Wishlist it now on Steam and stay tuned for dev blogs in the coming months, where we’ll share more insights on the expansion’s development. [/p][p]Your next great DayZ adventure awaits in DayZ Badlands. See you there. [/p][p]Big love, and wishing you all a great summer, [/p][p]The DayZ Team

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