DayZ Steam news

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• Release dateDec 13, 2018
• DeveloperBohemia Interactive
• PublisherBohemia Interactive

Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer

Company pages: Developer: Bohemia InteractivePublisher: Bohemia Interactive

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DayZ Steam news

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• DayZ Badlands Price Announcement | Creator Program - 2 October 2026

  Hey, Survivors!We are less than two weeks away from the release of Update 1.30 and the accompanying DayZ Badlands expansion. So, we’d like to take a moment to answer some of the questions you may have.Let’s start with the pricing. The DayZ Badlands expansion is priced at approximately $24.99. Regional pricing may apply. Considering that Nasdara is a brand-new terrain made specifically for DayZ, with a plethora of new features, we believe it’s a fair price point.Just to recap our recap, all core gameplay features planned for DayZ Badlands remain on track for the October 15 release, including:SandstormsRebuilding mechanics and rebuildable housesMotorcycles and their accompanying physicsRadio gameplay, including Morse code signals that lead to underground sheltersNew regional firearms, clothing, and lootNew regional wildlife: dogs, desert monitors, and mouflonsRegional diseasesUnderground…

• Autumn Sale - 1 October 2026

  Hey Survivors,Autumn is upon us, and DayZ Badlands is drawing closer! There’s no better time for you and your friends to pick up DayZ and its bundles, now available at discounts of up to 50% as part of Steam’s Autumn Sale. The sale will run for one week and end on October 8. DayZ Badlands and Update 1.30 launch on October 15, making this the perfect opportunity to get a head start!Much like DayZ Frostline and Update 1.26, Update 1.30 and DayZ Badlands will introduce a range of exciting additions, from game changers such as motorbikes with ragdoll physics to quality-of-life improvements like an overhaul of the inventory UI. Update 1.30 is currently available on the Experimental branch on Steam, meaning you can experience these changes and features right now! You can learn more in the release article here.What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an un…

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 86) | Lizard and Dogs | Wishlist now! - 25 September 2026

  Hey Survivors!Welcome to Dev Blog 8 (Week 86) of the DayZ Badlands expansion.This dev blog was written by our colleagues from the art and marketing teams, with help from members of our design team. This time we’re covering the wildlife of Nasdara. Our dev blog publishing schedule will be a little unusual in the coming weeks. We still have a few topics we’d like to cover, including terrain holes, music, and more. We also plan on continuing the dev blog series after the release if we have additional topics to share. For now, please wishlist DayZ Badlands to stay up to date!Let’s get into the animals.Disclaimer: The information shared in our development blog reflects a work in progress. The details discussed are subject to change before release. We intend to share these progress updates to provide some insights into the development process and foster community trust. Thank you for joining…

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog Recap (2) - 22 September 2026

  Hey, Survivors!Welcome to Dev Blog Recap 2 (Week 86), where we not only highlight what we’ve showcased so far but also provide new information on assets we’ve previously revealed! In short, these extra dev blogs aren’t just about spreading the word about DayZ Badlands. They also serve as another channel outside the main dev blogs to fill in the gaps, keep you up to date, answer your questions, and drop some cheeky footage you haven’t seen before.Before we get into it, please make sure you’ve wishlisted DayZ Badlands. It really helps us understand how many of you are excited to see Nasdara.Without further ado, here’s the recap!Disclaimer The information shared in our development blog reflects a work in progress. The details discussed are subject to change before release. We intend to share these progress updates to provide some insights into the development process and foster community t…

• Разработчики DayZ отказались от велосипедов из-за технических ограничений устаревшего движка - 20 September 2026

  Чешская студия Bohemia Interactive официально закрыла вопрос о возможном появлении велосипедов в хардкорном симуляторе выживания DayZ. Несмотря на регулярные просьбы аудитории добавить бесшумный транспорт в преддверии скорого релиза дополнения Badlands, разработчики сочли реализацию обычной двухколесной механики непозволительной роскошью для своего движка. Подробности этого решения в эфире подкаста Survivor FM раскрыл руководитель проекта Томаш Пршибил. Анонсированное расширение Badlands и огромная песчаная карта Nasdara впервые принесут на официальные серверы полноценный двухколесный транспорт в виде мотоциклов. Многие фанаты предполагали, что создание классического велосипеда без мотора окажется гораздо более простой задачей, идеально подходящей под реалии постапокалиптического мира без избытка бензина. Однако на практике особенности архитектуры DayZ превратили разработку педального т…

• 1.30 Experimental Release | Motorbikes, Inventory UI Improvements, and more! - 16 September 2026

  Dear Survivors,We are thrilled to announce that Update 1.30 is now entering the Experimental phase on Steam.This marks the beginning of the release of DayZ Badlands, which you’ve all been waiting for. Normally, we’d include all of the assets that come with the expansion. This time around, however, we’re keeping some of them until the release. There are a few exceptions, like the motorbikes, which we need to test more rigorously in advance. You can find the full list in the patch notes here.Let’s get into it.Once you jump into the game and inspect your character, you may quickly realize that all the inventory icons have been upgraded. Or you may not. We had veterans try out DayZ Badlands this summer and it took some of them a few minutes to notice the change. This reflects our goal of improving the game’s accessibility for newcomers and veterans alike.As a long-running game shaped by man…

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 84) | Motorbikes&Ragdoll Physics | Wishlist now! - 11 September 2026

  Hey Survivors,Welcome to Dev Blog 7 (Week 84) of the DayZ Badlands expansion.The dev blog was written by our colleagues from our art and marketing departments with the help of members from our design, audio, and programming teams. The blog covers yet another major piece of content coming to DayZ Badlands: motorbikes.But first, we sincerely apologize for not being able to stick to our dev blog schedule. It's the final hurrah for most of the team, while we from the marketing department were also busy with our Gamescom showcase. We are all back at it now and will try to increase the frequency of the dev blogs as we move towards the release. We plan on showing the music production behind DayZ Badlands, as well as some animals that are coming to Nasdara. For now, though, please wishlist DayZ Badlands! Disclaimer The information shared in our development blog reflects a work in progress. The…

• PvE Survival Crafting Fest Sale - 31 August 2026

  Hey Survivors,Gamescom is over, but the sales shall go on! DayZ is up to 50% off on Steam as part of the PvE Survival Crafting Fest.For those who haven’t seen it yet, we showcased more of DayZ Badlands at Gamescom. You can check it out below and wishlist it now if you haven’t already!Long story short, DayZ Badlands is coming to all platforms on October 15.As with all our expansions, we’re bringing exciting changes, improvements, and content to the base game. Update 1.29: Road to Badlands gave you an early taste of select assets and content from DayZ Badlands, and Update 1.30 is shaping up to be a banger as well.What is DayZ? 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…

• DayZ Badlands | Coming October 15, 2026 - 27 August 2026

  Hey Surviors, WIshlist DayZ Badlands now and enjoy the teaser that we showecased at Gamescom, where you will get a glimpse into Nasdara. Disclaimer: The information shared here reflects a work in progress. Content showcased in the video is subject to change.Thanks and see you in the Badlands!

• Future Games Show Sale - 26 August 2026

  Hey Survivors, We are also participating in the Future Games Show at Gamescom! DayZ and its bundles are up to 50% off on Steam! What is DayZ? 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?What is DayZ Frostline? 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 t…

• Gamescom Sales - 26 August 2026

  Hey Survivors, It is an exciting time of year because Gamescom is here! To celebrate, DayZ is up to 50% off on Steam as part of the Gamescom Sale. We are also happy to announce that we will be revealing more of DayZ Badlands at Gamescom, so stay tuned! The release of update 1.30 in October is just around the corner. Following the long and arduous journey of 1.29 Road to Badlands, we are now in the final stretch! We hope you are as excited as we are to get your hands on DayZ Badlands. As with all our expansions, we are bringing exciting changes, improvements, and content to the base game. Update 1.29 Road to Badlands gives you an early taste of convoy event assets and select content from DayZ Badlands, most notably the SCR-17 battle rifle. What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infecte…

• The new DayZ update will bring home renovation to the zombie apocalypse - 18 August 2026

  The road to Badlands is ramping up, and DayZ dev, Bohemia Interactive, goes into detail on the new house renovation mechanic, as well as official code locks. Read the full story on PCGamesN: The new DayZ update will bring home renovation to the zombie apocalypse

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 79) | Wishlist now! - 7 August 2026

  Hey Survivors,Welcome to Dev Blog 6 - Week 79 of the DayZ Badlands expansion.This dev blog was written by our colleagues from programming team and art team, with visual and editorial support from our marketing team. Today, we’ll be going over two topics:Dust Particle EffectsThe Lee-Enfield Rifle​​​​​​​Please expect the themes of our dev blogs to be less unified over the coming months. The pressure is on our team, with the release window just a few months away. If you’re enjoying these dev blogs, please make sure to wishlist the expansion!The schedule hasn’t changed despite our heavy workload. We’ll still be doing our best to put out a quality dev blog every three weeks covering more exciting news about DayZ Badlands. Furthermore, we’ll continue to do surprise drops of recapped dev blogs featuring additional materials.These releases aim to do four things:Recap our previous dev blogsAnswe…

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog Recap (1) - 31 July 2026

  Hey, Survivors! We hope this doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, since it hasn’t been three weeks since the last blog. We’d like to try something new to get information out to you as much as possible while recapping what we’ve covered about DayZ Badlands so far. You can expect some surprise drops from these recaps here and there. These won’t just be “recaps,” since we’ll also be using them to answer some of your burning questions, provide clarity in certain areas, and even sneak in some new minor information that didn’t make it into the main dev blog. So, please wishlist here if you have not!Let’s get started! Disclaimer The information shared in our development blog reflects a work in progress. The details discussed are subject to change before release. We intend to share these progress updates to provide some insights into the development process and foster community trust. Thank…

• Flash Sale - 25 July 2026

  Greetings, Survivors!DayZ and its bundles are now up to 50% off as part of a Flash Sale on Steam! As with all flash sales, it will only last two days, so grab the deal ASAP!Update 1.29 Road to Badlands came out last week, bringing you select assets from DayZ Badlands ahead of its release. Side note: Did you know that DayZ Badlands is scheduled for release in October? In the meantime, you can enjoy Nasdara convoys, the SCR-17, new character cosmetics, and more with the 1.29 update.What is DayZ? 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?DayZ Frostline is now 50% off, matching its all-time lowest price! We…

• DayZ Badlands gets a fresh teaser and it's set to launch in October - 17 July 2026

  Bohemia Interactive say DayZ Badlands is the largest expansion so far for the popular open-world zombie survival game. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/dayz-badlands-gets-a-fresh-teaser-and-its-set-to-launch-in-october/

• DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 76) | New Rebuilding System | Wishlist now! - 17 July 2026

  Hey Survivors, Welcome to Dev Blog 5 - Week 76 of the DayZ Badlands expansion. This dev blog was written by our colleagues from the design team, along with editorial support from our art and marketing teams. It’s focused on a major feature that is coming to DayZ Badlands: the rebuilding system, specifically in regard to base building. Before we start, we’d like you to know that the team is actively following your reaction to the dev blogs, collecting feedback, and having a blast while doing so. We thank you for all your love and opinions. We really enjoy putting these together and hope you’ll wishlist DayZ Badlands here. This is an interesting one, so buckle up! Disclaimer The information shared in our development blog reflects a work in progress. The details discussed are subject to change before release. We intend to share these progress updates to provide some insights into the devel…

• DayZ | 1.29 Road to Badlands Stable Update - Out Now - 15 July 2026

  Hey Survivors,The 1.29 Road to Badlands update has officially landed across all platforms!Just to recap the Experimental Article: Road to Badlands is not merely a pit stop to address technical issues. It’s a regular-sized update. In essence, we are utilizing the summer update window to bring assets from DayZ Badlands to the community ahead of time. So there aren’t just the usual bug fixes. There’s brand new content to enjoy! Here’s what you can look forward to in the Road to Badlands update: SCR-17 Battle Rifle (with additional Black variant for Sakhal) 2 Buttstocks and a magazine for SCR-17Holo Sights Tanker Helmets Military Caps Brass Knuckles and a special new variantNasdara Military Convoy on Chernarus and LivoniaDesert Camo variants for Combat Backpack and Plate Carrier VestIf you want to learn more about some of these assets, we discussed them in detail in the experimental article…

• More Community Items | Steam Point Items - 3 July 2026

  Greetings, Steam Survivors! A few years back, we introduced a few basic community items, including badges, trading cards, profile backgrounds, and emoticons. This time, we are expanding the collection with new items you can purchase on the Steam Points Shop!With these items, you will be able to customize your Steam profile with DayZ visuals to the fullest. Here are the types of items you can now get from our Points Shop:Animated avatarsAnimated backgroundsAnimated profile framesAnimated emotesGet Em Here!To state the obvious, the operative word here is “animated!”We also kept most of the visual elements of these items as close to the game as we could. For example, there are two types of animated frames: window frames taken directly from the three maps, and frames based on your character’s progression and playstyle. They all should have their own unqiue animation. The avatars are also ta…

• 1.29 Road to Badlands Experimental Release - 1 July 2026

  Hey Survivors, We are back with a summer update! We’re happy to announce that the 1.29 Road to Badlands update is entering its experimental phase. Before we go further, let us clarify what the Road to Badlands is. Simply put, it’s an additional update to 1.29, where selected assets from DayZ Badlands are made available for you to enjoy ahead of its release. You may have noticed that this update is still an update to the 1.29 version. This is because we have already allocated the 1.30 version for DayZ Badlands and its accompanying main game update. But rest assured that Road to Badlands contains an amount of content and fixes that’s comparable to many of our regular game updates. Hence, the update has been dubbed "Road to Badlands".Let's jump right into what Road to Badlands has in store for you! One thing that you will quickly notice once you start hunting down the convoy crashes is tha…

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