What changed in DayZ in 2014

Introduction of new AI behaviors for infected characters.

New player statistics available via DayZ.com and DayZ API.

Introduction of new AI behaviors for infected characters.

Players can now build bases.

Introduction of a stamina system for players.

Development of a console prototype.

Introduction of construction and base building mechanics.

New mechanics for barricading structures.

New dynamic events added to enhance gameplay.

Implemented security fixes and addressed issues like drowning while cuffed and item positioning.

New system for distributing loot more effectively.

New features for player communication.

Introduction of containers like chests and fridges.

Enhancements to cooking and gardening systems.

Announcement of the upcoming beta version.

Introduced new mechanics such as suicide variants, redone horticulture, and crafting of fishing rods.

Introduction of advanced vehicle repair and modification options.

Added items include Full Ghillie suite, Stone Knife, Torch, Chainsaw, and more.

Animals now feature life cycles and group behavior.

Integration with Steam community features.

New animal predator behaviors and bird interactions.

Highlighted known issues including item locking and server crashes.

Introduction of animal companions for players.

Vehicles now support repairs and modifications.

Added stealth mechanics for both infected and animals.

Dynamic BattlEye system implemented for better security.

New traps introduced for gameplay.

New dynamic events added to enhance gameplay.

Added new items including Full Ghillie suite, Stone Knife, Torch, Chainsaw, and more.

New aerial transport options added.

Prototype version for console development.

Introduction of diseases that can affect players.

Basic vehicles added to the game.

A complete overhaul of the game's user interface.

Enhancements to cooking and gardening systems.

Improved security and polished animations.

Improved heatpack functionality and item positioning in hand.

Implementation of a new rendering system.

Introduction of traps for gameplay.

Implementation of Dynamic BattlEye for better anti-cheat measures.

Implementation of a new graphics renderer.

New locations include Kamensk village, Stary Yar village, and several others.

Introduction of character life span and soft skills.

Announcement of the upcoming beta version.

Introduction of predator animals and birds to the environment.

Introduced new mechanics such as suicide variants, redone horticulture, and crafting of fishing rods.

New life cycle and group behavior for animals.

Added stealth mechanics for both infected and animals.

Resolved issues with muzzle blast sounds, animation polish, and loot distribution.

Improvements made to various locations including Stary Yar surrounding and Kamensk mining complex.

Players can now have animal companions.

A complete overhaul of the user interface.

Implementation of a new physics system.

Improvements made to Stary Yar surrounding, Kamensk mining complex, and more.

Introduction of new world containers like chests and fridges.

Introduction of a stamina mechanic for players.

Basic vehicles added to the game.

Characters now have a lifespan and develop soft skills.

Players can now barricade structures.

Implementation of a new physics engine.

New features for advanced communication between players.

Introduction of aerial transport options.

Introduction of disease mechanics affecting players.

Improvements to how loot is distributed in the game.

New locations include Kamensk village, Stary Yar village, and several others.

Integration with Steam community features.

Fixed issues including muzzle blast sounds, small fish trap exploit, and more.

Introduction of advanced animal behaviors including life cycles and group behavior.

Introduction of new AI for infected characters in the first quarter of 2015.

A special anniversary video celebrating DayZ's official release was released on YouTube.

A new rendering engine to enhance graphical fidelity and depth.

The beta version of DayZ is expected to be released in the fourth quarter.

A basic stealth system involving infected and animals is planned for implementation.

Dynamic events to be introduced in the second quarter of 2015.

Introduction of basic vehicles in the first quarter of 2015.

A special anniversary video celebrating DayZ's development challenges and team insights.

A new user interface is planned for the second quarter of 2015.

A new rendering engine to improve graphical fidelity is scheduled for the first quarter.

Advanced vehicles with repair and modifications in the second quarter of 2015.

Improvements to the AI of infected characters are set for the first quarter.

Construction and base building features planned for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Introduction of animal companions in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Introduction of advanced animal life cycles and group behavior.

The updated development roadmap outlines feature goals for 2015 including new vehicles, AI improvements, and more.

Implementation of a basic stealth system for infected and animals.

Introduction of traps and barricading mechanics in the third quarter of 2015.

Aiming for a beta version release in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Implementation of dynamic events is scheduled for the second quarter.

Advanced vehicle features including repair and modifications are scheduled for the second quarter.

Construction features for base building are planned for the fourth quarter.

Introduction of basic vehicles as part of the first quarter goals.

The roadmap outlines feature goals for 2015 including new vehicles, AI, and gameplay systems.

The addition of animal companions is scheduled for the fourth quarter.

Introduction of traps as part of the gameplay enhancements in the third quarter.

The team is currently focused on critical bugfixes for the upcoming 0.52 update.

The packable military tent has been added to the stable branch, allowing players to create base camps.

Winners of the Private Shard contest have been announced, with new support options coming in January.

Winners of the Private Shard contest have been announced, with several outstanding entries.

New support and options for private shards will be rolled out in January.

The military tent, which is packable, has been added to the stable branch, allowing for more persistent objects in the game.

Optimization efforts are underway for server performance in the 0.52 update.

Optimization efforts are underway for server performance in the upcoming 0.52 update.

The team is currently focused on critical bugfixes for the upcoming 0.52 update.

Includes vehicles refueling and new crafting recipes.

Added V3S, Steyr Aug, MP133 with pistol grip, Jerry can, Military Tent, Ghillie Suite components, Human Flesh, Netting, and Burlap strips.

Includes Hood, Bushrag, and Top.

Introduced vehicle mechanics, refueling, Prion Disease, new crafting recipes, updated heat transfer, and plant watering.

Fixed V3S uphill movement, physics simulation, damage to characters, collisions, and fueling mechanics.

Addressed issues with vomiting for energy gain, mending balaclavas, netting and burlap strip mechanics, and V3S physics.

Client crashes may occur; users can run with -dologs for crash dumps to assist in feedback.

Removed move in/move out animation for release; wheel and door animations included but visuals may change.

Tuning of vehicle physics and collision systems to improve gameplay experience.

Vehicles introduced in the experimental branch, allowing transport without repairs.

Client crashes may occur; users can create crash dumps for feedback.

Driving feel and sliding mechanics require further tuning for better experience.

Players may experience clipping issues with gear and objects.

Vehicles can be damaged, but the system is currently a placeholder.

Cars will be persistent in future updates once they are made of parts and can be repaired.

All vehicle sounds are currently placeholders until proper recordings are made.

Vehicles can be damaged but only with placeholder effects; advanced system to be developed later.

Tuning of vehicle physics, including weight and suspension adjustments to improve driving experience.

All vehicle sounds are currently placeholders until proper recordings are made.

Introduction of vehicles in the experimental branch, allowing transport without repair requirements.

Removed move in/move out animation; wheel and door animations may change.

Initial driving model introduced; requires further tuning for better feel and control.

Vehicles will be persistent in future updates once they can be repaired.

Players may experience clipping issues with gear and objects; range from minor to major.

Protecting players from attack while logging in/before being able to move

Addressing critical issues for smoother gameplay.

Integration into gameplay is being worked on.

New area to explore with prison-themed zombies.

Tweaking and balancing to improve vehicle behavior.

Addressing critical issues to enhance server frame rate.

Integration of suicide mechanics into gameplay.

New area to explore with themed enemies.

Adjustments made to improve vehicle behavior.

Expected to be found in the next stable release.

Initial implementation with placeholder interior; high-quality version in development.

Discussions are ongoing regarding improvements to zombie AI behavior.

Dev streams will transition to a blog/commentary style video format instead of alternating play sessions/Q&A.

The DayZ.com website will feature a new project calendar, server status widget, and easier access to updates.

A contest for DayZ communities to win free server hosting and private shards has been announced.

The cooking system is being prepared for refactoring to unify functionalities of gas cookers and fireplaces.

Discussions are ongoing regarding improvements to zombie AI.

A driveable V3S vehicle with basic configuration and controls has been added to the game.

The development team is discussing enhancements to base building mechanics.

A driveable V3S vehicle with basic configuration and controls has been added to the game.

Cooking mechanics are being prepared for refactoring to unify gas cooker and fireplace functionalities.

DayZ.com will feature a project calendar, server status widget, and easier access to updates.

A contest for DayZ communities to win free server hosting and private shards, with winners announced on December 3rd.

Improvements in horticulture including the use of fertilizers and pest protection are being developed.

Ongoing discussions about construction and base building mechanics.

Server performance is being optimized as part of the ongoing development process.

Improvements to horticulture including the use of fertilizers and pest protection are in development.

Ongoing improvements aimed at enhancing server performance.

Progress made on new zombie animations and AI systems.

New weapons include MP-133, R92, AK-74, AKS-74U, and Derringer.

New animations for reloading, wringing clothes, and using grenades, flares, and chemlights.

Introduced shoes degradation based on durability, surface roughness, movement speed, and distance walked.

Shoes now degrade based on durability, surface roughness, movement speed, and distance walked.

A new modular inventory layout that improves item management and screen space usage.

New animals such as goats and hens have been added to Chernarus.

Tweaked character exposure to weather, temperature, and wetness.

Sledgehammer and brass knuckles added for melee combat.

Players can now plow soil in greenhouses and plant seeds, starting with tomato plants.

Ongoing efforts to improve server performance and support for player communities.

Goats and hens are now available in Chernarus.

Fixed issues like character drowning, fireplace and tent placing, and container inception.

Working on a new inventory system with improved layout and functionality for better item management.

Addressed issues like character drowning, fireplace and tent placing, and unconsciousness compatibility.

Introduction of SPOSN and waterproof backpacks.

Players can now plow soil in greenhouses and plant seeds, starting with tomato plants.

Added new weapons including MP-133, R92, AK-74, AKS-74U, and Derringer, along with new melee weapons and firefighter uniform.

Complete firefighter uniform and other clothing pieces added.

Progress made on new zombie animations and AI systems.

Tweaked character exposure to weather, temperature, and wetness, with the addition of heat packs.

Added new animations for reloading, wringing clothes, and using grenades, flares, and chemlights.

Heat pack returns to warm players, enhancing survival mechanics.

A new controls system allows for contextual item usage and melee attacks with all items.

Bug fixes related to tent pitching and repairing leather items.

Expansion of the melee system with new attack types and contextual actions.

Introduction of women's clothing, prison uniform, medical scrubs, and craftable clothing.

The heat pack item is back, providing warmth to players when used.

Enhancements to skybox and lighting settings, particularly at dawn/dusk and night.

Addition of fast and charged attacks, and push mechanics.

New weapons including Derringer, AK74M, AKS74U, and MP133 with pistol grips.

New weapons including Derringer, AK74M, AKS74U, MP133, and a flare gun are being developed.

Improvements to the skybox and lighting settings for better visual experience.

New controls allow item usage during movement and contextual actions.

Initial definitions and concepts for animal companions are being explored.

Control over quantity per server instance for rare items and loot table control per region.

Fixes for unintended weapon switching and other inventory issues.

Improvements to loot distribution and spawning mechanics are being implemented.

Shoes now get damaged based on movement speed, surface type, and distance traveled.

Character exposure mechanics have been expanded, affecting gameplay based on weather and footwear.

Fixes for critical inventory issues and unintended weapon switching.

Work ongoing on new inventory system and game controls, including charged melee attacks.

Added the ability to restrain players using rope, duct tape, and wire.

Fixed bugs related to player restraints and visibility when wearing burlap sacks.

Transitioning to a new AI system to reduce server load and improve navigation compliance.

Exploring customization options for the AUG weapon, including conversion to HBAR with ACOG.

Added proper animations for various player actions and improved gameplay fluidity.

Continuing development of women's clothing and introducing a new farmer zombie type.

Improvements made to loot distribution mechanics.

First iterations of horticulture and barricading mechanics are ready for testing.

New AI system expected to reduce server load and improve navmesh compliance.

Implemented charged melee attacks and the ability to use melee attacks with firearms.

Fixed bug preventing shadows from being cast onto the prototype bushrag.

Architecture completed to support private shard servers, with updated rules for public and private hive.

Introducing a new zombie type, the farmer zombie, with unique characteristics.

Implementing new AI behavior for infected, focusing on stealth tactics, reduced vision range, and improved hearing.

Fixed issues with restraints and burlap sack, added new restraining methods with rope and duct tape.

Resolved the bug preventing shadows from being cast onto the prototype bushrag.

Completed architecture to support private shard servers, with updated server rules.

First iterations of horticulture and barricading ready for upcoming experimental version.

Implemented stealth as a viable tactic against infected AI with reduced range-of-vision and hearing abilities.

Developing new sensors for improved AI behavior of zombies and animals.

Added a lock pick item for locking and unlocking doors.

Better placement of tents considering surrounding collisions for more intelligent pitching.

Added support for procedural color changes for loot items.

Ongoing work to fix the graphical bug associated with 3D camo.

First women's clothing item, 3/4 length pants, completed and will be added soon.

Ongoing work to fix the graphical bug associated with 3D camo.

Tweaks made to weather impact on player and carried items.

Addressed critical issues with inventory management.

Introduced server side performance enhancements in version 0.49.

Polishing of AKS74U and AK74M weapons along with 5.45mm ammo art assets.

New animations and AI triggers for zombies are being developed.

Better placement of tents considering surrounding collisions for more intelligent pitching.

Resolved various server performance issues.

First women's clothing item, 3/4 length pants, completed and will be added soon.

Tweaks made to temperature and wetness mechanics.

Resolved issues with animation synchronization.

New items include leather sewing kit, RDG2 tube (smoke grenade), alive sardines, welding helmet, firefighter helmet, brass knuckles, and sledgehammer.

Addressed various critical inventory issues.

New items like leather sewing kit, RDG2 tube (smoke grenade), alive sardines, welding helmet, firefighter helmet, brass knuckles, and sledgehammer introduced.

Increased server side performance optimization and security updates related to player position tracking.

MP-133 shotgun and R92 pistol are set to spawn in the game.

Increased server side performance optimization and security updates related to player position tracking.

Tweaks to skeleton for new zombie AI and animation triggers.

Processing of zombie mocap for improved animations.

Fixes for unarmed player sprint animations.

Players will soon be able to rent private shards of the central DayZ hive along with their DayZ server instance.

Over the next few months, changes to Zombie AI & Sensor functions will be rolled out in the experimental branch.

Persistence is enabled on all MPGS hosted official stable branch servers for testing.

All MPGS hosted official stable branch servers now support 50 players.

Fixes for zombie and player pistol animations.

Programmers are working on a bug preventing the creation of better looking 3D camo.

Fixes related to doors locking and destroying.

Fixes for lowered one-handed pistol animations.

Work continues on new weapon models including Derringer, AUG, AKS74U.

Experimental Branch will deploy and test new forms of detection from BattlEye.

A scheme to create zombie 'dolls' for rapid iteration of new zombie types.

A scheme to create zombie 'dolls' for rapid iteration of new zombie types.

Work continues on new weapon models including the Derringer, AUG, and AKS74U.

Over the next few months, changes to Zombie AI & Sensor functions will be rolled out in the experimental branch.

Fixes for broken door states in navmesh.

Improvements to security on player location updates.

Experimental Branch will deploy and test new forms of detection from BattlEye.

Fixes for unintentional weapon switching.

Improvements in diagnostics for debugging purposes.

Fix for broken door states in navmesh.

Improvements made to persistence saving.

Bugfixing character art and environment models.

Fixes related to player animation graph.

The first vehicle and barricading features will be released in the experimental branch.

Fixes addressing various performance issues.

Bugfixing related to player animation graph.

Planned inclusion of wearable active camo and craftable camo for long rifles.

Experimental Branch will begin operating at 50 players per server.

Experimental Branch will begin operating at 50 players per server.

Release of MP133 and Repeater held up pending creation of sounds.

Improvements to persistence saving mechanisms.

Fixes related to inventory management.

Users are encouraged to join any official DayZ MPGS hosted server for volume and load testing.

Bugfixing character art and environment models.

Experimental branch servers will be rolled out with varying player counts to test optimization measures.

Processing of zombie mocap for improved animations.

All MPGS hosted official stable branch servers now operate at 50 players with persistence enabled.

Experimental branch servers will be rolled out with varying player counts to test optimization measures.

Players will soon be able to rent private shards of the central DayZ hive along with their DayZ server instance.

Programmers are working on creating better looking 3D camo for weapons.

Release of the MP133 and Repeater held up pending creation of sounds.

Fixes for phantom sounds related to zombies.

The experimental release will include the first vehicle and barricading features with locked doors.

Planned inclusion of wearable active camo and craftable camo for long rifles.

Fix for unintentional weapon switching.

Various gesture related fixes and polishing.

Hunting Knife, Balaclava, Firefighter jacket, Cattle Prod, Stun Baton, Telescopic Baton, MASKA helm, Medical Thermometer, RDG-5 Explosive Grenade, Soviet Officer Hat.

Balaclava mask can get wet.

Fixed an issue where the player entering water would not get disarmed automatically under certain circumstances.

Fixed an issue where the player entering water would not get disarmed automatically under certain circumstances.

Raised move with bow in standing stance and rotations with bow.

Rags and sticks are spent when they are in hand before crafting starts.

Player gets wet even when only partially submerged in water.

Hunting Knife, Balaclava, Firefighter jacket, Cattle Prod, Stun Baton, Telescopic Baton, MASKA helm, Medical Thermometer, RDG-5 Explosive Grenade, Soviet Officer Hat, and various spawn table changes.

Fixed an issue where one player restraining another would not result in successful restrained animation.

Fixed an issue where the player could fall to the ground after performing 'Drink All' action.

New melee hit detection, player temperature, resuscitation, fibrillation, helicopter crashes, vehicle spawns, new door implementation, stairs navigation, zombie variations, central economy, animal navmesh.

Player collisions adjusted to reduce clipping through walls in various situations.

Fixed an issue where certain gestures would not get called from raised stance.

Various gesture related fixes and polishing.

7.62x39 cartridges have weight.

Shotgun pellets in multiplayer are now working.

Wearing raincoat and gorkas now prevents you from soaking from rain.

Digging animations, restrained crouch poses and walks, CPR animations, and new zombie movement variations.

Allowed swing detection for most melee weapons.

Shotgun pellets in multiplayer are now working.

Player collisions adjusted to reduce clipping through walls in various situations.

Various desync issues fixed.

New melee hit detection, player temperature, resuscitation, fibrillation, helicopter crashes, vehicle spawns, new door implementation, stair navigation, zombie variations, central economy, and animal navmesh.

Various server performance issues addressed.

Severograd and new villages in vicinity introduced.

Player can no longer change weapon when in water.

Fixed an issue where certain gestures would not get called from raised stance.

Animation for checking battery action.

Player can no longer take an item in hand while handcuffed.

Allowed swing detection for most melee weapons.

Added sound, music, radio and speech fade in dead state.

Fixed footstep sounds in various moves.

Raised move with bow in standing stance and rotations with bow.

Rags and sticks are spent when they are in hand before crafting starts.

Animation for checking battery action.

Fixed an issue where one player restraining another would not result in successful restrained animation.

Player can no longer change weapon when in water.

Player gets wet even when only partially submerged in water.

7.62x39 cartridges have weight.

Fixed footstep sounds in various moves.

Player can no longer take an item in hand while handcuffed.

Unintended fishing cancellation by player movement should be reduced.

Wearing raincoat and gorkas now prevents you from soaking from rain.

Various desync issues fixed.

Fixed an issue where the player could fall to the ground after performing 'Drink All' action.

Balaclava mask can get wet.

Digging animations, restrained crouch pose and walk, CPR animations, new zombie movements, and ragdoll changes.

Unintended fishing cancellation by player movement should be reduced.

Added sound, music, radio and speech fade in dead state.

Severograd and new villages in vicinity added.

Various server performance issues addressed.

New reload animations for Longhorn, B95 double rifle, and MP5K.

Players can sort out good ammunition from a ruined stack.

Resolved crash issue with meat duplication in fireplace/inventory.

New reload animations for Longhorn, B95 double rifle, and MP5K.

Fixed issues with painting magazines, crafting backpacks, and igniting fires.

Karmanovka returns, Novodmitrovsk and its industrial area, Tenement area, and Dobroe village added.

Added MP5 with magazines, military Pilotka side cap, flashbang grenade, and hand grenade.

Added animations for drinking from pond and well.

Fixed issues with eating meat from the fireplace and meat duplication crashes.

Multiple fixes for hand movements, crouch animations, and other character animations.

Allows for smoother transitions while leaning.

Better show items in player's hand.

Added green and black color variants of the ZSh3 helmet that can be crafted.

Karmanovka, Novodmitrovsk, and Dobroe village added, along with new administrative buildings in Novo.

Fixed issues with painting, crafting, and breaking apart backpacks.

Fixed issues with crafting fur backpacks, painting AKM drum magazines, and more.

Staying wound up should not prevent the player from getting knocked down or cuffed.

Flashbang grenade and hand grenade introduced.

Karmanovka, Novodmitrovsk, and Dobroe village added, along with new industrial and tenement areas.

Play sound when using the bow.

Added new reload animations for Longhorn, Crossbow, B95 double rifle, and MP5K.

Fixed various animation issues including hand movement, crouch walks, and throwing items.

Added MP5 with magazines and military Pilotka side cap.

Added green and black color variants of the ZSh3 helmet, can be crafted.

Added sound effects when using the bow.

Added MP5 with magazines, military Pilotka side cap, flashbang grenade, and hand grenade.

Resolved crashes related to meat duplication and issues with player respawn and interactions.

Multiple fixes for hand movements, crouch animations, and throwing items.

Players can now sort good ammunition from a ruined stack.

Implemented a hotfix to improve server security.

Can be crafted.

Added sound effects when using the bow.

Flare particle effects are now synchronized on the server.

Wooden sticks are now stackable, modifying crafting recipes accordingly.

Resolved crash issue related to duplication of burnt meat.

You can go fishing in ponds and lakes.

Rapid player movement vertically can incur falling damage in rare circumstances.

Added cancel current player action on self and on target back to gear, data, character, and actions.

Salmonellosis is now curable with antibiotics.

Flare particle effects synchronization on server added.

Player's next character will now be saved into the database after disconnecting.

Added cancel current player action on self and on target back to gear configuration.

Garage office building loot spawns added.

Doors on vehicle wrecks now show name in scroll menu.

Sound effects for the fireplace have been fixed.

Includes various known issues such as crash and camera clipping.

You can craft an improvised fishing rod using long ashwood stick and rope.

Garage office building loot spawns added, along with various new items and uniforms.

Added new animations for drinking from pond and well actions.

Occasionally zombies were spawning at the same spot they died.

Rapid player movement vertically no longer incurs falling damage in rare circumstances.

Doors on vehicle wrecks now show name in scroll menu.

Animal pelts added (Wildboar, Rabbit, Cow, Pig, Deer) and recipes for improvised backpack and courier bag made of fur.

Salmonellosis is now curable with antibiotics.

Camera can no longer clip through walls.

Occasionally zombies were spawning at the same spot they died.

Addressed crash caused by the duplication of burnt meat.

You can craft an improvised fishing rod using long ashwood stick and rope.

Dynamic server events have been implemented.

You can go fishing at ponds and lakes.

Added new animations for drinking from pond and well actions.

Player's next character will not be saved into database if he disconnects after death.

A flaw in the newly designed system to handle player movement was identified, causing discrepancies between server and client pathing.

Merged changes from version 0.44 to enhance security and reduce hacking and exploiting loopholes.

Merged changes from version 0.44 that enhance security and address loopholes in the game.

A flaw in the newly designed system to handle player movement was identified, causing discrepancies between server and client pathing.

Introduction of a large new municipal building that is enterable with multiple floors.

Discussion on a new rendering system allowing for consideration of DX10 / DX11.

Plans outlined for replacing the mouse-wheel action system.

Plans to replace the current mouse-wheel action system.

Introduction of a large new municipal building that is enterable with multiple floors.

Discussion on the mechanics of fishing and hunting in the game.

The entire pathfinding system has been reworked to operate on an auto-generated navmesh.

Discussion on the implementation of fishing and hunting mechanics.

Plans for a new rendering system that allows consideration for DX10 and DX11.

Plans to implement multi-threading and multi-core support for servers.

Plans for implementing multi-threading and multi-core support for servers.

The entire pathfinding system has been reworked to operate on an auto-generated navmesh.

Known issues with binoculars not functioning properly in crouch and prone states.

Note: Accelerated Time falls out of sync after extended uptime.

Proper quantity handling implemented.

Moved directly into action on self.

Proper quantity handling implemented.

Includes splints, blood bags, blood testing.

Fixed issues with waving, footstep sounds, and equipping items.

Ongoing melee balancing; aim for the head.

Crossbow damage higher than desired.

Known issues with functionality in crouch and prone states.

Values of these parameters tweaked.

Moved directly into action on self.

Allows for the same max zoom as iron sights.

You can catch rain holding a bottle in hand only.

Crossbow damage higher than desired.

Known issues tied to server performance.

You can catch rain holding bottle in hand only.

Issues with splints, blood bags, and blood testing resolved.

Player mouse control has been improved by removing mouse acceleration.

Enhancements to physics and throwing mechanics for improved gameplay.

Updates from the art team to enhance the visual aspects of the game.

New feature allowing players to use fireplaces for cooking.

New gameplay features allowing players to create fireplaces and cook food.

Adjustment to player mouse control by removing mouse acceleration.

Improvements to the physics system and throwing mechanics for a better gameplay experience.

Implementation of guaranteed updates to improve network performance and reduce lag.

Implementation of a new type of network messages aimed at reducing lag.

Updates from the art team to enhance visual elements of the game.

Servers now support accelerated time as a configurable option, resulting in a faster day/night cycle.

Addressed issues associated with severe lag and desync for many players.

New zombie animations are considerably faster, with community engagement planned to assess balance.

Addressed issues associated with severe lag and desync for many players.

Servers now support accelerated time as a configurable option, resulting in a faster day/night cycle.

New zombie animations are considerably faster and will be evaluated with community feedback.

Actions: Eat All now supported for consumables

Pending more robust method

Animations: New Ruger MKII Reload animations.

Actions: You can catch rain into canteen and water-bottle from inventory

Animations: New Ruger 10/22 reload animations

Includes fixes for health conditions, unconscious behavior, and defibrillator functionality

Fixed various animation glitches including bandage and eating pills animations.

Rain, Clouds, Wind calculated on server and distributed to clients

Crafting: SKS painting recipe

Fixed issues related to medical conditions including unconsciousness behavior and health management.

Dropped items now appear instantly instead of with a delay

Eat All now supported for consumables

Variants can be painted black and green with spraycan

Includes changes to backpack spawning and purification tablets package

Balance: Buffed damage of 762x39, 9mm, .22LR. Slightly nerfed shotgun pellets

Includes black and UN ballistic helmet variants, Sickle, 1911 engraved version, and various food items

Map: Olsha, Khelm updated; New rock formations, Orthodox Chapel, Police Stations, Medical Centers, and new villages added.

Actions: Searching for berries will now add berries to your inventory

Optimizations to network messaging updates should result in reduced bandwidth and some increases in FPS for clients/server

Includes bandage and eating pills animation, and various weapon magazine holding animations

Animations: Player now can sit with gun/weapon

Food: Sambucus berry item added, Canina berry item added

Gear: Added black and UN ballistic helmet variants, Sickle, 1911 engraved version, and various food items

Fixed multiple issues with actions including force drink messages, crafting, and eating animations.

Actions: Ballistic helmet variants can be painted to black and green color with spraycan

Weather: Rain, Clouds, Wind calculated on server and distributed to clients

Includes fixing nutritional values, crafting options, and force drinking actions

Actions: Can check pulse on unconscious players

Can check pulse on unconscious players and search for berries which adds them to inventory

Animations: Completely new two-handed melee animations.

Actions: Vomiting have associated sound effects

Buffed damage of 762x39, 9mm, .22LR and slightly nerfed shotgun pellets

Includes new right-handed poses, moves and attacks for various melee weapons

Includes updates to Olsha and Khelm, new rock formations, Orthodox Chapel, and new villages

Should result in reduced bandwidth and some increases in FPS for clients/server

Includes Sambucus berry and Canina berry

Includes items like sewing kit.

Falling now causes damage based on height.

The stable branch network will be taken down to deploy the 0.34 update.

Loot would stay on dead character after it is picked up.

Short melee weapons now deal damage.

Resolved visual bug at distance.

Cleaning wounds with alcohol tincture now adds last stage of infected wounds.

Stable branch expected to be down for three hours during the update deployment.

Minor improvement to server FPS.

Includes issues with player zoom and hand positioning.

Resolved teleporting loot issue.

Stable branch expected to be down for three hours during the update deployment.

The stable branch network will be taken down to deploy the 0.34 update due to critical bug fixes.

Multiple colors available.

For more realism.

Resolved an issue where players could become trapped in a death cycle due to server load and character save logic.

Resolved an issue where players could become trapped in a death cycle due to server load and character saving logic.

Includes hammer, screwdriver, hacksaw.

Multiple colors available.

Cannot combine or load ruined ammunition.

Can now repair clothes, weapons, and items using specialist items like sewing kits.

Fall of >5m can break legs, >15m likely death.

Now items reduce damage when they take damage.

Minor improvement to server FPS.

Could not cover another player's head with a burlap sack.

Caused when not enough space in inventory

Players must ensure they logout somewhere safe.

Painted items now retain their previous quantities (i.e. Magazine ammo won't reset).

Reviving with epinephrine or defibrillator works even if player blood is below 500 units.

Significant performance increase on server (5-10 FPS).

Items won't longer appear on ground after unsuccessful force feeding/drinking/fibrillating/handcuffing and won't lose quantity.

Players receive a login timeout when disconnecting, increased if disconnect within 30 minutes of joining.

Matches hand animation

Servers under load can delay actions from the client.

Helmets can now be painted black and green.

Irregular crash of server in corpse garbage collector; bodies will not disappear if other player is in vicinity.

Headlamp beam raised slightly.

Skinning problem with armored zombies that caused the model to warp during some animations.

Dynamic lights should be now defined with 'radius' value which is maximum radius of light in meters.

Player can take and hide rifle in crouched run and new SKS reload animations.

Knocking down player now possible in prone states, possibly fixing frozen characters.

Previously only environmental damage caused fractures.

Reference to type not specific item

When players logout, their avatar sits on ground for 30 seconds, must logout somewhere safe.

Some effects were not active locally when a player was restrained.

Firing weapon when sprinting transitions player into aimed run.

Was broken due to changed inheritance

Fractures can now occur due to melee and shot damage, and are saved and loaded correctly.

Bodies will not disappear if other player is in vicinity

Significant change to server variable processing for smoother gameplay.

Reduced spread

Dazed effect plays again when a player is hit/damaged/shot.

Svetlojarsk zombie spawns added.

Maximum radius of light in meters

Read/Writing notes with paper and pen now works again.

Respawn button now works correctly.

Various item descriptions and notifications fixed for grammar, typos, more detail.

FNX45 can be chambered with a single round, and opening cans with combat knife and machete added.

Hoxton and Dallas masks where displayed in center of character, now display on face.

Looting a dead body may make a ghost clone copy of the inventory.

Timeout increased if disconnecting within 30 minutes of joining (max 5 minutes).

i.e. Magazine ammo won't reset

Changing stances is faster now both for armed and unarmed player.

Mosin bolt animation after each shot updated to match hand animation.

Improvised courier backpack, machete, hard hats in various colors, and children's school backpack added.

Backpack creation only possible when Courier Bag is empty to prevent accidental deletion.

Various bugs fixed associated with connection errors that could cause a character to be deleted or killed by the server.

Restrained players cannot use inventory or action menu.

Engine dynamic obstacle checking for zombies and other players.

Sidestepping through doorway with rifle while crouching should not cause the player to get stuck now.

Drinking/Eating/etc... more robust and user-friendly.

Significant performance increase on server, of 5-10 FPS.

Hunger and Thirst slightly modified.

Notifications added to UI for hydration and high energy.

Clapping and pointing gestures added, default keys F5 and F6.

If not necessary

Reload in prone would leave some residue sound clutter at the end of the reload animation.

Penalty waiting time added for switching servers or disconnecting quickly.

Added strings for all consumable items in English, with some Spanish and Russian.

Added Bubble goose jackets, SKS rifle, speedloader, ammunition piles, and Healthcare Center loot spawns.

Includes book, radio, pot, pan, gas canisters, matchbox, paper, firewood and stone

Morphine injection can be used on other player effectively fixing his broken legs.

Penalty waiting time added for switching servers or disconnecting quickly.

Cannot use an item if it is 'Ruined'.

Includes force feeding/drinking/fibrillating/handcuffing and won't lose quantity

Includes grammar, typos, more detail

Previously displayed in center of character

Switch off

Only 4 dynamic light sources will be rendered at one time currently.

All systems 100% reproduction

Previously items accidentally deleted

Caused the model to warp during some animations

Fix of removing shining object from hand (switch off).

Gunshot sound of Magnum reverted to original one.

Causing low velocity and damage

Won't reduce condition of a gun

Bug allowing players to clip through geometry of the police station building.

Different types of Military zombies now have tougher attack values and improved durability.

Fixed missing texture error dz\weapons\data\weapons_damage_metal_smdi.paa.

Some structures in Svetlo currently do not spawn loot.

Player spawns now cached by engine directly, increasing performance.

Fixed error in config of shotgun snaploader causing low velocity and damage.

Includes temporary limitations.

Loot is not spawning in military tents.

Drinking, eating, etc. are now more robust and user-friendly.

Weapon reloading for magazine was not working properly when no magazine fitted.

Book, radio, pot, pan, gas canisters, matchbox, paper, firewood and stone can be placed in hands.

Morphine injection can be used on other player effectively fixing his broken legs and item correctly positioned in hands

Creating item using recipe system caused serious server crash when not enough space in inventory.

Client crash on exit, all systems 100% reproduction.