Patch history

1. Feb 14, 2023·DayZ 1.20 Stability update Out Now & DayZ in 2023+2

   • ≈🐛Bug fixADS bug

     Resolved a bug affecting Aim Down Sights (ADS) functionality.

     bugfix

   • ▲✨Newconnectivity indicators—→Added

     Added connectivity indicators to help players monitor their connection status.

     quality

   • ▲🛠QoLthird-person camera

     Improvements made to the third-person camera for better visibility and feel.

     quality

   • ≈🐛Bug fixvehicles

     Various fixes applied to vehicle behavior and stability.

     bugfix

2. Jun 30, 2020·DayZ Update 1.08+1

   • ≈🐛Bug fixbugs

     Various bug fixes applied across the game.

     Stability

   • ▲🛠QoLUX

     General UX improvements to enhance player interface and interaction.

     User experience

3. Feb 13, 2020·Stable Update 1.07+3-1

   • ▲🛠QoLMapviewTop-left→Full screen

     The map is now full screen and remembers the last opened position.

     UI improvement

   • ▲🐛Bug fixInventoryinteractions

     Fixed several inventory interaction issues related to item reservation and attachment icons.

     Bug fixes

   • ▼🐛Bug fixInfecteddamageNo bleed→Bleeding

     Fixed an issue where Infected would not cause bleeding wounds as intended.

     Combat fix

   • ▲📊NumericLoggingyieldStandard→+1 Plank/Log

     Increased yield when cutting down wooden logs and trees.

     Resource buff

4. Sep 3, 2019·Stable Update 1.05+2

   • ▲✨NewVoicevoice levels—→Whisper/Talk/Shout

     Players can now switch between shouting, speaking, and whispering for different voice ranges.

     New Feature

   • ≈📊NumericDead Bodiespersistence—→Increased

     Dead player bodies now persist longer and decay over time.

     Tweak

   • ▲✨Newlanguages—→Polish, Japanese

     Added support for Polish and Japanese languages.

     Localization

5. Jun 26, 2019·PC Stable Update 1.04+2-1

   • ≈✨NewThrowingaction—→Added

     Players can now throw items by holding the 'G' key, enabling a new way to interact with the environment and combat.

     Hold 'G' to throw items.

   • ▲🔁ReworkInventoryShoulder SlotsSingle→Independent

     Independent shoulders now allow players to carry two melee weapons or firearms simultaneously.

     Carry two melee/firearms.

   • ▲🛠QoLReloadingMagazine refill—→Auto-refill (Hold R)

     Added the ability to auto-refill magazines by holding the 'R' key.

     QoL improvement for reloading.

   • ▼🎯BehaviorClothingShoe durabilityStatic→Gradual wear

     Shoes now gradually wear off while being used, increasing the need for footwear maintenance.

     Shoes wear off during use.

   • ≈🔁ReworkStomachNutrition logicNutritional-component→Item/Liquid-type

     The player's stomach logic has been changed to be based on item/liquid types rather than nutritional component breakdowns.

     Reworked how stomach processes food/drink.

6. May 15, 2019·PC Stable Update 1.03+1-1

   • ▲✨Newdoors—→Forceable

     Players can now break open locked doors using force.

     New Mechanic

   • ≈📊Numericmuzzle flash range5m→15m m

     Increased the illumination range of muzzle flashes at night for better visibility.

     Visual Tweak

   • ▼📊NumericlandminesHigher→Lower

     Decreased the lethal radius of landmines.

     Balance

   • ≈🐛Bug fixgasolineSafe→Harmful

     Fixed a bug where drinking gasoline did not harm the character.

     Bugfix

   • ≈✨Newlocalization—→Chinese

     Added Chinese language localization.

     New Language

7. Apr 3, 2019·PC Stable Update 1.02+1

   • ▲✨Newnight lighting—→Added

     Added a client-side personal night light to prevent total blindness without a light source.

     Visibility

   • ≈✨Newnoise indicator—→Added

     Added a HUD noise indicator to help players manage their stealth.

     UI

   • ≈🔁Reworkweather simulation—→Reworked

     Reworked weather simulation to improve network synchronization and lower performance cost.

     Performance

8. Apr 1, 2015·Quarterly Status Report - Quarter 1 2015+3

   • ≈✨NewLoot Distribution—→Central Economy

     Implementation of the Central Economy for more advanced loot distribution across the map.

     Advanced loot distribution

   • ≈🔁ReworkAI—→New AI

     New AI systems implemented for both Infected and Animals.

     Infected and Animals

   • ▲✨NewStealth—→Added

     Added a basic stealth system affecting how zombies and animals detect players.

     Basic stealth system

   • ≈✨NewHealth—→Diseases

     Introduced diseases as a new survival mechanic.

     Disease system

   • ▲🔁ReworkCooking/Horticulture—→Improved

     Improved the systems for cooking and horticulture.

     Cooking and Gardening

   • ▲✨NewAnti-Cheat—→Dynamic BattlEye

     Implemented Dynamic BattlEye for advanced anti-cheat protection.

     Advanced Anti-Cheat

   • ≈🔁ReworkRenderer—→New Renderer

     Implemented a new renderer for improved visual performance and quality.

     Engine update

9. Mar 5, 2015·Change Log - 0.54.126646+2

   • ≈✨Newitem weight—→Added

     Weight has been added to all items and clothing, introducing a new layer of inventory management.

     Weight System

   • ≈✨Newweapon durability—→Added

     Degradation values have been implemented for pistols, rifles, and silencers.

     Degradation

   • ▲✨Newhorticulture—→Added

     Introduced potato plants and a growing process for farming.

     Farming

   • ▲🐛Bug fixserver stability

     Implemented server stability and performance fixes.

     Performance

   • ≈🐛Bug fixbullet penetration

     Fixed issues with bullet penetration.

     Fix

10. Dec 19, 2014·Changelog Stable - 0.52.126010-1

    • ≈🐛Bug fixmuzzle blast

      Fixed issues with muzzle blast and impact sounds for better audio fidelity.

    • ▼🐛Bug fixfish trap

      Fixed a small exploit involving fish traps.

    • ≈🐛Bug fixsecurity

      Implemented general security fixes to improve server stability and integrity.

    • ≈🐛Bug fixdrowning

      Fixed a bug where players would drown while cuffed under the water surface.

    • ≈🛠QoLloot distribution

      Polished loot distribution across the map for better balance.