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DayZ Frostline Expansion Progress Report Week 38

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Hey Survivors!

We're thrilled to officially announce the release date of the DayZ Frostline Expansion! This highly anticipated update will launch alongside Update 1.26 on October 15th.
Prepare yourself for the exclusive new content and intense new challenges that await you in Sakhal.

Release Date: Save the Date!
Mark your calendars - DayZ Frostline drops on October 15th. Get ready to jump into the freezing new world of Sakhal, a perfect setting for thrilling adventures and survival tactics.



Price: Your Gateway to New Adventures
The DayZ Frostline Expansion is available for 26.99 USD/Euro. Prices may slightly vary depending on your region. This price point is a reflection of the incredible amount of effort and dedication our team has put into creating this new content, and we can't wait for you to explore what we've built.

Game Development Spotlight:


Caves in Sakhal
One of the standout features of the DayZ Frostline Expansion is the addition of caves in Sakhal. These caves serve as vital shelters from the harsh elements and provide strategic locations for encampments. Learn their locations and use them to your advantage for a cozy hideout amidst rugged terrain. The exact number of caves? That's for you to discover!

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Cosmetic Showcase: Stay Warm with New Winter Hats
To keep you snug in the frosty environment of Sakhal, we're introducing four new winter hats:

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  • Sherpa Beanie Hat: Perfect for civilian outfit enthusiasts, offering warmth and a realistic touch with its moving strings.
  • Budenovka: A rugged, military-themed hat ideal for the Sakhal backdrop.



  • Shemagh: Versatile and high-insulation. It can be worn as a face covering, ideal for various styles.
  • Snowstorm Ushanka: Iconic and functional, offering the best level of insulation. It pairs perfectly with a balaclava and goggles for an ultimate winter survivor look.


Get ready to embrace the new challenges and settings of Sakhal with these new additions in your inventory.

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Survivors!
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And that's not all! Make sure to keep an eye out for our highly anticipated expansion, DayZ Frostline.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2968040/DayZ_Frostline

This new addition is packed with challenges and adventures that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't forget to add it to your wishlist!



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DayZ Frostline Expansion Progress Report (Week 36)

⚠️Disclaimer⚠️
Please be aware: Information shared in our development blog represents a work in progress, not the final product. Contents and features discussed are subject to change before release. We aim to provide insight and foster community engagement, but details may evolve as development continues. Thank you for joining us on this journey, with the understanding that what you see here is a glimpse into the process.



Hey Survivors!

Welcome to our Dev Blog, where we take you behind the scenes of the DayZ Frostline Expansion development. Here, we share the ups and downs of our creative process with you, the community. Your continuous support has always been a lifeline for the game, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek of what DayZ Frostline has in store!
Let's talk about Clothing Insulation Variants, New Map Size* and Terrain Builder QoL enhancements!
We’ll aim to discuss further and provide clarity on a particularly hot community topic—inventory size changes—in the next dev blog.

[h3]Insulation Variants[/h3]

As many of you know, DayZ's diverse maps each come with their unique climates and weather conditions. Our goal with DayZ Frostline is to make your survival experience even more immersive and challenging by reflecting these environmental differences through our clothing system.

[h3]Seasonal Clothing Changes[/h3]

One of the key changes we've implemented is the introduction of seasonal variants for certain types of clothing. For instance:

Summer Hunter Gear : In the heat of Livonia, you'll find a Summer Hunter Gear set designed with low insulation to accommodate the summer heat. Perfect for when you’re navigating through its dense forests and open fields in warmer temperatures.

Winter Hunter Gear : Conversely, on our new winter map, Sakhal, survival against the biting cold is paramount. Thus, you can expect to discover Winter Hunter Gear with high insulation to help you stave off the chill. Sakhal’s unforgiving climate necessitates outfits that provide maximum warmth and protection.



[h3]Item Spawning Rates[/h3]

Each map will feature a unique system for spawning these seasonal gears, adhering to a logical rule of thumb:

Cold Maps : Higher spawn rates for warm clothing. Expect to find Winter Gear with greater frequency.
Warm Maps : Higher spawn rates for lighter, low-insulation clothing, making your scavenging efforts more fruitful in suitable climates.
It's important to remember that while these changes enhance realism and tactical play, all items remain transferable between maps . So, even if you choose not to purchase the DayZ Frostline Expansion, you can still acquire these seasonal gears through player trades or cross-map transfers.



[h3]Map Size[/h3]

We initially shared that Sakhal would feature an 83km² traversable terrain, excluding the expansive ice sheets. However, we're pushing the boundaries—quite literally—and it's time to reveal some major enhancements!

From 83km² to a Massive 105km²

In our early communications, Sakhal was set to be our most compact map yet, focusing on an area of approximately 83km². This decision was inspired by observing player interactions on community-favored modded maps, which showcased a preference for more intimate settings that foster player encounters and engagements.

Since then, we've introduced ice sheets to Sakhal's geography. This update significantly expands the landmass, increasing it from the initial 83km² to an impressive 105km². As a result, Sakhal now further surpasses the landmass of the community modded map Namalsk, which measures 27km² without ice sheets and 63km² with them.


Community Modded map - Creator: Adam Francu - DayZ Creative Lead

[h3]A Colossal Playable Area[/h3]

With the recent introduction of boats in DayZ, your navigation and exploration capabilities now extend far beyond the confines of land. When factoring in the navigable waters, Sakhal's overall playable area surges to an impressive 236km² . This significant expansion offers you a plethora of new routes to conduct your loot runs, scavenge for essentials, and fight for survival. Despite the increase in size, we've thoughtfully designed key points of interest to maintain high player traffic, ensuring that encounters and engagements remain central to the experience.

Fine-Tuned, Immersive Terrain

Base building and placements on ice sheets will not be available at the release of DayZ Frostline but will be iterated on in updates following its launch.

The newly introduced ice sheets will appear barren and empty, providing an alternative travel route for those wishing to avoid main thoroughfares. Although these vast expanses of ice will support base building and placements in future updates, they will remain devoid of loot to keep players focused on scavenging more high-risk areas and encouraging engagements. We're particularly excited to see how the modding community will expand on this feature, adding further layers of complexity and innovation to the gameplay. (Hint hint: Build Anywhere mod)

Even as Sakhal's landmass expands, our commitment to creating an immersive environment remains unwavering. The increased size does not detract from our focus on rich storytelling and intricate details. Our primary goal continues to be delivering the deeply immersive survival experience that DayZ is renowned for.



Terrain Builder - Improvement for Modding community


With the release of DayZ 1.26 alongside the Frostline Expansion, we are excited to introduce a range of quality-of-life improvements tailored specifically for the modding community. This update brings enhanced tools and more streamlined workflows, allowing modders to create custom terrains more efficiently and effectively.

What is DayZ Terrain Builder?

DayZ Terrain Builder is a powerful tool designed for the creation of DayZ's virtual worlds. It empowers users to build extensive and immersive landscapes from scratch, offering endless possibilities for creative modders.



Key Improvements:

PNG Generator Speed Boost
  • The PNG generation process for satellite images, satellite normal maps, and surface masks has been significantly optimized. Now, these tasks run approximately three times faster than before. This improvement will greatly enhance your workflow efficiency, allowing you to spend more time on creative aspects rather than waiting for processing.


Improved Road Object Handling
  • Moving road objects in Bulldozer used to drastically decrease performance. This issue has been addressed, and the operation now only triggers when you stop moving the road object. This tweak ensures better performance while editing roads.


[h3]Additional Enhancements:[/h3]

Library Manager Window Search Bar
  • A new search bar has been added to the Library Manager window. This feature enables users to filter template libraries by typing search terms, making it easier to find specific items.


Usable Console for Useful Logs
  • The console window, accessible via Window → Console, now functions properly without freezing Terrain Builder (TB). It provides valuable log information for different actions, helping users troubleshoot and optimize their workflows more effectively.


Bug Fixes:

Selective PAA Generation
  • The PAA generation tool has been fixed to generate .paa files only for the tiles specified by the user, rather than recreating files for every tile in the layers folder. This targeted approach saves time and resources during the export process.


Layer Operations Refined
  • Renaming object or shape layers now correctly renames the existing files instead of creating new ones. Additionally, deleting layers from the Layers Manager now properly removes the corresponding .tv4l files, cleaning up unnecessary files and reducing clutter.


Fixed Clear & Fill Operation
  • The "Refill (clear & fill)" operation now works as expected, removing existing objects within a shape and generating new ones according to preset names. This functionality ensures that your terrain modifications are accurately reflected.


Thank you for joinng us for this weeks Dev Blog. To stay up to date with everything DayZ Frostline related. Please Also show your support and Wishlist DayZ Frostline here:

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DayZ Frostline Expansion Progress Report (Week 34)

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[h2]DayZ Frostline Expansion: Boats and Audio changes[/h2]
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Survivors! Welcome aboard our latest dev blog week 34! Here’s what’s new and noteworthy:

[h3]Boats![/h3]

We started prototyping boats late last year, and by the start of this year, the boat was selected for full development. mostly to complement the islandic nature of Sakhal, The initial implementation used in the prototype was stable enough for us to move forward, though we did take some shortcuts, such as leveraging existing simulations such as the car engine and gearbox. Early on, we realized that the complex nature of vehicles, combined with the instability of the pre-existing reconciliation system, could lead to boats bouncing and spinning uncontrollably in the ocean. To address this, we agreed that changes in networking were essential.



Buoyancy is a complex simulation designed for the possible inclusion of more realistic ocean waves in the future. It uses a shape - which the modders will know as the "Simple Geometry LOD" - to find the total displaced volume and find the buoyant force and does some additional simulation of drag.

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Controlling boats in DayZ is intentionally simpler than handling cars. Boats feature three gears: Forward, Neutral, and Reverse. While there are no brakes, you can manage your speed by adjusting the throttle or shifting into reverse to slow down. Boats are primarily designed for one simple b
ut vital purpose: transporting players across large bodies of water. They don’t have any inventory space, so you won’t be able to hoard items on them. To get a boat running, you’ll only need a spark plug and some gasoline. If you find a boat on a beach or in shallow water, you can push it into deeper water to start your journey.

As demonstrated by

@iRoadie_ & @AmishZed


Each boat can carry three passengers and one operator, with unique animations for sitting, dying, switching seats, rolling out of the boat even being dragged out.



There's also the consideration of maintenance. While damage doesn’t immediately affect driving performance, it poses a risk as it accelerates the vehicle's progression toward a ruined state. You can repair the boat body by using the tire repair kit. The engine can't be repaired. Once the boat is ruined, it will start to sink slowly, giving you time to get out of the seat.

Last but not least, you have the ability to stand on the boat while it moves at a leisurely pace. However, caution is advised, as increasing the boat's speed will result in you falling off. And yes, you will be able to fish from the boat while it’s stationary, so get ready to cast your line and haul in some catches!P.S. We've rolled out an experimental update for 1.26, which includes boats! You can test it out right now on the experimental branches for PC and Xbox. We've already seen some fantastic community reactions to the boats. Check them out below:
ROBL (Rolling off the Boat, Laughing) by Happybombs
Slexify's Intense Boat Fight

[h3]Sound Design on Sakhal[/h3]

In our work on environmental sounds for Sakhal, we've added 346 new short ambient sounds that play around the player as 3D audio. These include the sounds of vegetation, metal sounds for new harbor objects, and, of course, birds. We aimed to incorporate bird species specific to the Kamchatka region, but due to limited availability of recordings, we included some birds from other northern areas, like Alaska. These sounds complement the base 2D layers, such as wind, snowfall, and area-specific ambients. We've also introduced 19 new ambient loops that dynamically mix based on factors like area, time, wind, and snowfall.

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Our goal was to create an environment that feels somewhat alive, even in low temperatures, while also emphasizing the harshness of strong winds. When the wind blows heavily, the contrast becomes apparent as all animal sounds fall silent, heightening the feeling of being overwhelmed by the elements. We control both 2D ambient loops and 3D ambient sounds with the wind factor to achieve this effect. In moments when the player is far from trees or objects where animals might be, and the wind is still, the world can feel almost eerily silent. We're proud to say we've achieved this goal, though we already have a list of improvements we plan to make in the future.

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DayZ Frostline Expansion Progress Report (Week 28 - 32)

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[h2]DayZ Frostline Expansion: A Glimpse into DayZ’s Latest Thrills[/h2]
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Survivors! Welcome aboard our latest dev blog series, where we delve into the Frostline Expansion, thanking you for your unwavering support and inviting you to explore the creative journey that shapes DayZ. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy:


[h3]Navigating Sakhal’s Waters:[/h3] Sakhal evolves with natural water springs and impending introductions of boats. These changes promise a new layer of exploration and survival strategy, encouraging players to interact with the environment in innovative ways.


New Wildlife Emerges:
Thrill at the sight and sound of the brown hare and the cunning fox. With enhanced animations and sound designs, spotting and hearing these creatures in their natural habitat adds depth and realism to the survival experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39ZDorMCKJg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUDkmoj4W4A

Beware of Heavy Metal Poisoning:

A new survival challenge arises with Heavy Metal Poisoning, contracted from consuming contaminated snow or water. Navigating this hazard requires strategic thinking, careful consumption, and the use of specific treatments to avoid its lethal embrace.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYbVmPv1jMA&t=7

[h2]Embrace the Cold with Heat Comfort Adjustments:[/h2]

The Frostline expansion redefines survival in the cold. Mastering the upgraded heat comfort system is crucial as players contend with the ruthless eternal winter of Sakhal, balancing gear, environment, and actions to stay alive.



[h3]Ice Shelves and Springs:[/h3]

Witness the breathtaking beauty of meticulously placed ice shelves and the contrast of dangerously tempting hot springs. These features not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of Sakhal but introduce unique survival elements in this chilling adventure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhuDR_tyOSw


This sneak peek into the development of DayZ’s Frostline Expansion offers just a taste of what’s to come. Stay tuned for more updates and [h2]Wishlist DayZ Frostine[/h2]:
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