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How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
170 months, September 2012 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 345 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content DayZ is a multiplayer-focused sandbox game. Other players might behave unpredictably and impact the game experience significantly. Voice chat and text chat can be disabled from the in-game options menu.
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Hey Survivors! To celebrate the launch of DayZ Badlands, IGN and Bohemia Interactive are proud to present the DayZ Badlands: Collector's Vinyl Box Set. Featuring stunning artwork, premium materials, and a suite of items, this is the…
lynn.zawHey, 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey, 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…
lynn.zawDear 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey, 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…
lynn.zawGreetings, 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawGreetings, 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…
lynn.zawHey 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…
lynn.zawHey Survivors,Welcome to Dev Blog Week 73 of the DayZ Badlands Expansion. This 4th dev blog is brought to you by our colleagues from the environment team. They’re going to give you an overview of what PvP might look like in Nasdara, as well…
lynn.zawHey Survivors,Summer is finally here in all its rage. And rage on, we shall. That’s why we’re extending the sale of DayZ and its bundles as part of Steam’s Summer Sale. With discounts on Steam at an all-time low of up to 50%, the sale will…
lynn.zawGreetings from Bohemia, Survivors! DayZ and its bundles are, once again, at an all-time low of up to 55% on Steam as part of the Publisher Sale! The sale will go on until 25th of June.It’s genuinely an exciting time for DayZ right now, with…
lynn.zawSalutations, Survivors!Welcome to our third dev blog for the DayZ Badlands expansion! In case you are wondering why this dev blog came early, we mentioned in the last article that we would be doing one every 3 weeks instead of 4, as a…
lynn.zawGreetings Survivors,The Dev Blog (Week 67) is here. Last time we covered how vast and new the terrain is. This time around we'll dive into the primary obstacles that slow you down and prevent you from freely traversing the open world, as…
lynn.zawHey Survivors, We are well into Spring and Update 1.29 is finally out. The team is currently hard at work on the hotfixes and patches for the update, which remain a priority for us to have out as soon as possible. However, the proverbial…
lynn.zawGreetings, Survivors!We all know it takes more than just learning to keep the stats in white to be able to "make it" in the world of DayZ. You need to develop perseverance, grit, community, and infinite adaptability to be able to call…
lynn.zawGreetings Survivors!The first ever dev blog for DayZ Badlands is officially here! Before we kick off, we'd like to introduce what dev blogs are, what you can expect from them, and how often we’ll be publishing them.Dev blogs are essentially…
lynn.zawGreetings Survivors,Update 1.29 is now live on all platforms. Thank you for your patience throughout the extended experimental phase and the delays. Originally planned as a smaller release, it grew into a broader update that adds new assets…
lynn.zawHey Survivors,Spring has sprung, and what better way to usher in a new season than with a discount? DayZ and its bundles are now on sale with up to 50% off. The Steam Spring Sale will be running until the 26th of March.What is DayZ? The…
lynn.zawHello Survivors! We hope you are having a great start to the year. We are happy to announce that update 1.29 is now re-entering the experimental phase on PC. We reverted this update last year to further improve and focus on the stability of…
lynn.zawSurvivors Rejoice! We're bringing two legendary titles together in the ultimate survival bundle. The perfect partners deserve the perfect theme, and there's no pairing more iconic than DayZ and the Dying Light series. We're thrilled to…
lynn.zawSurvivors, Hope you had a lovely start to the year. January served as a quieter launchpad for the incredibly busy year ahead for the DayZ team. They have been hard at work on the 1.29 update, which will bring much-needed stability and…
lynn.zawGood news, Survivors! We are ending the year on a banger of a sale. DayZ and its bundles are now at an all-time low of 55% off, as part of Steam’s Winter Sale! This will be running until the 5th of January. What is DayZ? The post-soviet…
lynn.zawSeason’s Greetings, Survivors! The annual Christmas Event is back in time for the holiday season on all official server maps and platforms. The event begins today, the 11th of December, and will end on the 8th of January. Here's a quick…
lynn.zawSurvivors, One of the most requested merch items for Christmas, the in-game DayZ themed sweater, is now available in our merch store! Get in from our Merch Store here. For survivors in UK, you can order directly here.Just in time for winter…
lynn.zaw🎉 MASSIVE SALE ALERT! 🎉DayZ fans, this is NOT a drill! For a limited time only, get your favorite official DayZ merchandise for a jaw-dropping 80% OFF!Hoodies, tees, mugs, and more – all repping your love for survival in Chernarus. Don't…
scottybSurvivors, 🧸We’re excited to announce that the official DayZ x Youtooz collectible is now live and available to order!Bring a piece of DayZ home with this exclusive Brian Bear!Don’t miss your chance to grab…
lynn.zawHey Survivors, The bigger the map, the greater the need for a variety of transportation options. Introducing Bikes! Whether you are cruising down the lengthy and winding highways of Nasdara, or just speeding up your loot runs, your trusty…
lynn.zawSurvivors,Autumn is in free fall as we enter the spooky season of the year! To celebrate, we are participating in Scream IV Fest on Steam, where you can get DayZ and its various bundles for up to 50% off. The sale will be running until the…
lynn.zawHey Survivors,Since the release of 1.29 has been delayed for quite some time, we felt it would be appropriate to provide a status report. Again, we sincerely apologize for the radio silence. We needed time to gather the necessary…
lynn.zawDayZ x Youtooz Giveaway!Survivors,Are you ready to represent your time in Chernarus with some awesome DayZ collectibles? We’ve teamed up with @Youtooz to give away exclusive DayZ Youtooz figures!How to enter:Engage with this post…
scottybHey Survivors,Before we begin, we’d like to extend an apology for the current radio silence on the 1.29 update front. We are still currently gathering necessary information regarding its progress, plans, and beyond. We will communicate more…
lynn.zawSurvivors,Summer has officially come to a close, and the Autumn equinox is here. It’s the perfect time to stock up for the long winter months ahead, and what better way to prepare than with a little DayZ for warmth and energy? DayZ and its…
lynn.zawSurvivors,DayZ and its various bundles are now up to 50% off as part of our Publisher Sale! This also means many other amazing projects from our dear colleagues at Bohemia Interactive are on sale as well. Be sure to check out Arma Reforger…
lynn.zawGreetings, Survivors!We’re about to enter the public testing phase of update 1.29 on Steam and Xbox! Let dive into the content it offers, and what to keep an eye on while playing on the experimental servers.We would like to use this…
lynn.zawSurvivors,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?Speaking of heat…
lynn.zawDear 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…
lynn.zawHey Survivors, The summer of 2025 is finally here! Now is the perfect time to grab DayZ and its various bundles with up to 50% off during the Steam Summer Sale. The sale runs until July 10th, and what better way to escape the heat than with…
lynn.zawGreetings, Survivors! We are happy to announce that game update 1.28 has been released on all platforms. We are grateful for all the feedback we received and for your active participation in the experimental phase. We’ve known since the…
lynn.zaw{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4458811/3c25e5fc1b7114d5e6a70ff446fb5e82bf20469f.jpg Survivors, We’re participating in the Zombies vs. Vampires Fest on Steam. To the DayZ OGs about to say, “Actually, they’re infected ☝️🤓”—just know the fest includes…
lynn.zaw{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4458811/c4f90318f9123925c576def0c4147a951fc84232.png Survivors, DayZ's first seasonal event of the year - Walpurgis Night - has arrived. To celebrate, we're kicking off a spring sale: from April 15, get DayZ and select…
lynn.zawEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| DayZ Badlands | Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| DayZ Frostline | Windows | 15 Oct 2024 |
| DayZ Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 27 May 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Run DayZ Client (with dologs) | DayZ_BE.exe | -exe DayZ_x64.exe -dologs | 64 | branch internalplaytest |
| Run DayZ Launcher | DayZLauncher.exe | 64 | ||
| Run DayZ Client | DayZ_BE.exe | -exe DayZ_x64.exe | 64 | |
| Run DayZ Client - Video | DayZ_BE.exe | -exe DayZ_x64.exe | 64 | branch video |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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