What changed in DayZ in 2015

Current focus includes optimization and cloud rendering for the new renderer.

The 0.59 stable update will bring a complete wipe of characters, items, and server data.

Development has begun on the bicycle, another method of transportation for players.

Updates on the animation system include completion of the animation engine base and editor.

Current focus on optimization and rendering features for the new renderer.

Updates on the new animation system including completed and current focus areas.

The art team has completed work on the Jana Dirtbike, a new method of transportation.

Development is underway to introduce dangerous predatory animals to the game environment.

The 0.59 update will result in a complete wipe of characters, items, and server data.

Development has begun on the bicycle, another method of transportation for players.

The art team has completed work on the Jana Dirtbike, a new method of transportation.

The team is working on adding dangerous predatory animal threats to the environment.

Focus on resolving issues with server side performance at maximum player count.

Fixes for high reproducible server and client crashes.

Finalizing postprocesses, multithread optimizations, and enhancements to water and sky rendering.

Major changes to the animation system and player controller expected to redefine gameplay.

Updates to rain and fog effects to enhance visibility during adverse weather conditions.

Improvements to vehicle position sync compared to version 0.58.

Completion of multiple cascade shadow maps, updated rain postprocess, and HDR & glow improvements.

A complete rewrite of actions in the game to support a new dynamic system, expected to redefine gameplay.

Focus on resolving issues with server side performance at maximum player count vs 12 hour uptime.

Marked improvement over previous version 0.58 for vehicle position synchronization.

Completed updates include Multiple Cascade Shadow Maps, Updated Rain Postprocess, and Updated HDR & Glow.

High reproducible server and client crashes are being resolved.

Ability for characters to wash off blood or keep the appearance after actions.

Ongoing work on renderer optimizations and post processes.

Initial skill set for soft skills functioning internally, affecting resource gathering.

Work in progress on simplifying user actions and streamlining controls.

Complete rewrite of all player actions currently in game is underway.

Ongoing work to simplify user actions and improve control responsiveness.

Changes to spawning and distribution of Infected for a more rewarding experience.

Implementation of character lifespan affecting appearance, including beard growth.

Introduction of character lifespan affecting gameplay, including beard growth and skill progression.

Enhancements to vehicle position sync for a better gameplay experience.

Strong gains on the new animation system enabling a complete rewrite of player actions.

Testing of 75 player servers is progressing well.

Post processes, water and ocean surfaces optimization are in progress.

Changes to spawning and distribution of Infected to enhance gameplay experience.

Work in progress on visual representation of vehicle parts damage and functionality.

Unique audio signatures for weapons and volume balance changes are being implemented.

Updates to Chernogorsk's ground textures and structures are underway to improve visual quality.

Introduction of unique audio signatures for each weapon, with gunshots being louder compared to ambient sounds.

Revised action mechanics allowing players to interrupt actions, enhancing immersion and gameplay fluidity.

Engine team focused on post processes and visual parity, with optimizations and multi-threading to follow.

Addressing issues like 'ground swimming' and known duplication methods as top priorities.

Issues like 'ground swimming' and duplication methods are prioritized for resolution.

Ongoing updates to Chernogorsk to improve visual quality and update aging structures.

Players can now interrupt actions like eating, allowing for more fluid gameplay.

Individual vehicle parts can be damaged, with visual representation of damage being tested.

Infected will spawn in larger quantities in version 0.59 to enhance gameplay experience.

Infected will spawn in larger quantities, with plans to maximize concentration across Chernarus.

Focus on post processes and visual parity, with optimizations and multi-threading planned for future updates.

Improvements on passenger perspective vehicle synchronization are in progress.

Ongoing work to resolve server and client crash issues.

Discussion of character aging and visual changes, including scars and facial hair.

Bug fixing and iteration work on item lifetime upon creation.

Improvements on passenger perspective vehicle synchronization are in progress.

Ongoing work to resolve server and client crash issues.

Network Traffic Profiling tools will be pushed to certain experimental servers.

Testing terrain that requires specific equipment to navigate, linked to the Tisy Military Base.

Profiling tools will be pushed to certain experimental servers.

Bugfixing and iteration work on item lifetime upon creation.

Discussion on character aging and visual changes, including scars and facial hair.

Introduction of the Littlebird helicopter, with plans for more aerial vehicles in the future.

Introduction of the Littlebird helicopter, with plans for more aerial vehicles in the future.

New terrain requiring specific equipment to navigate, linked to the Tisy Military Base.

Focusing on network optimization to address player desync and gunshot sound issues.

Ongoing bug fixing for Infected AI with daily test passes.

Changes to firearm handling including chambering and reloading mechanics for increased realism.

Normalized the economy around 27,000 minimum spawned items across Chernarus, focusing on survival essentials.

Changes to firearm handling, including real chambering and revamped reloading mechanics.

Identified and resolved issues related to item duplication and magazine quantity manipulation.

Identified and resolved issues related to item duplication and magazine quantity manipulation.

The art team is finalizing the Enduro Dirtbike model for inclusion in version 0.60.

Focus on resolving player desync, gunshot sounds, and vehicle position issues through network profiling.

Bullets in magazines are now independent objects, allowing for different qualities and increased jam potential.

Civilian firearms will be more prevalent, while ammunition will become rarer to increase its value.

Continuing to run daily tests to fix issues related to Infected AI.

Normalized the economy around 27,000 minimum spawned items across Chernarus, focusing on survival items.

Bullets in magazines are now independent objects, allowing for different quality ammunition and potential jams.

Finalizing the Enduro Dirtbike model for inclusion in vehicle distribution in 0.60.

Civilian firearms will be more common, while ammunition will become rarer, increasing its value.

Plans to improve weapon sway and stamina mechanics for better gameplay experience.

10 Offroad Hatchbacks, 10 Civilian Sedans, 5 Transit Buses, 5 V3S Chassis, and 3 V3S Cargo will spawn in the game.

Player movement speed will be scaled back iteratively as new transportation methods are introduced.

Future changes to improve the functionality and usability of the improvised bow.

Changes to the aiming style and balancing of the improvised bow are being considered for future updates.

Current network traffic behavior is unacceptable and will be a focus for improvement moving forward.

Items now have a 30-minute lifetime, refreshed by interaction. Base objects have a 45-day lifetime, backpacks vary from 1 to 4 hours.

Merging engine work into the main branch, including new renderer QA passes.

Acknowledgment of unacceptable network traffic behavior and plans for improvement.

Plans to iteratively scale back player movement speed as transportation methods increase.

Plans to address player speed and inertia to improve gameplay dynamics are in development.

Introduced item lifetime mechanics: 30 minutes for items, 45 days for base objects, 4 hours for backpacks.

A new togglable UI will help communicate weapon sway and hold breath mechanics more effectively.

10 Offroad Hatchbacks, 10 Civilian Sedans, 5 Transit Buses, 5 V3S Chassis, and 3 V3S Cargo will spawn.

Addressing session lost and connection issues when around large/medium player camps.

First Community Combat Scrum event with selected community members.

Incremental increase of loot quantity across Chernarus from 21,000 to 26,000 items.

Addressing connection issues when around large/medium player camps.

Fixing issues with certain items not being cleaned up by Lifetime (Age) cleanup.

Average loot quantity increased from 21,000 to 26,000 items across Chernarus.

Fix for certain items not being cleaned up by Lifetime (Age) cleanup.

First Community Combat Scrum trial with selected community members.

Large player camps may experience issues with item interaction and manipulation.

Players may hear sounds of doors opening/closing that are not being interacted with.

Desynchronization issues between server and client position tracking are still being worked on.

The 0.58 update will move to the stable branch, introducing various changes and improvements.

A few low repro server crashes are still present, with ongoing investigation.

Position desynchronization in passenger vehicles is below acceptable levels and will be prioritized in 0.59.

Many QoL issues were resolved with the 0.58 update.

Position desynchronization in passenger vehicles is below acceptable levels.

Clients in a gunfight may not receive all proper gunshot sounds.

There will be a full reset of characters, items, and server storage when the update goes live.

Large player camps may experience issues with item interaction; spreading out is encouraged.

Odd animation state behavior can still be observed in some edge cases.

Cooked meat can cause survivors to become ill in some cases.

Manipulating inventory or crafting certain items can create a 'false duplicate' item.

Odd animation state behavior can still be observed in some edge cases.

Not all clients in a gunfight may receive proper gunshot sounds.

Desynchronization of position tracking can occur, leading to disagreements between server/client or client/client.

Cooked meat can cause survivors to become ill in some cases.

A few low repro server crashes are still present, with ongoing investigation.

Players may hear sounds of doors opening/closing that are not actually being interacted with.

A full reset of characters, items, and server storage will occur with the update.

Manipulating inventory or crafting can create false duplicate items; logging out and back in can mitigate this.

Version 0.58 is moving to the stable branch, introducing various changes and improvements.

Fixes aimed at improving position and projectile synchronization.

Improvements to vehicle position synchronization to enhance player experience.

Addressing issues related to animation state synchronization between clients.

Fixes for position and projectile synchronization issues.

Enhancements to animal herd behavior for better gameplay dynamics.

Significant changes to loot distribution across Chernarus, allowing for dynamic modifications without updates.

Improvements to vehicle position synchronization to enhance player experience.

Fixes related to animation state synchronization between clients.

Enhancements to animal herd behavior for a more realistic gameplay experience.

Players will spawn with radios to test their impact on player interaction.

Significant changes to how loot is distributed across Chernarus, allowing for dynamic modification of quantities and spawning frequencies.

Players will spawn with radios in 0.59 Experimental, with increased range for testing player interaction.

Discussion of advanced base building features to be implemented in future updates.

Resolved the issue of floating loot caused by player-swapped items.

Players can now create camps to store supplies and weapons, with varying lifetimes for different containers.

Resolved issue causing loot to appear floating above certain locations.

Introduced a mechanic to refresh the lifetime of base objects through interaction.

Players can now create camps to store supplies and weapons with defined lifetimes for various containers.

Adjusted balance for non-perishable food, firearms, and military loot distribution.

Adjusted balance for non-perishable food, firearms, and military loot distribution.

New system allows refreshing the lifetime of base objects through interaction once implemented.

New vehicle parts will be added, requiring players to use various tools for repairs and maintenance.

Resolved server performance degradation, achieving a 3x increase in server performance.

New vehicle parts will be added for repair and maintenance, requiring various tools available in-game.

Achieved a 3x increase in server performance and resolved the degrading curve of server performance over time.

Version 0.59 will introduce 3 new vehicles: a sedan, off-road vehicle, and a bus, each with unique handling characteristics.

Gameplay programmers have made improvements to player position desync, though further work is still needed.

Version 0.59 will introduce 3 new vehicles: a sedan, an off-road vehicle, and a bus, each with unique handling characteristics.

Made improvements to player position desync, but further work is needed for stability.

Enhancements to loot respawning and cleanup for better gameplay experience.

Enhancements to loot respawning and cleanup to improve the in-game economy.

Addressing severe performance drops on 0.58 experimental to ensure a playable state.

Introduction of vehicle position, inventory, and various other persistent object functionalities.

Announcement of a full reset of the hive and wipe of existing persistence.

Introduction of vehicle position, inventory, and other persistent object functionalities.

Announcement of a full reset of the hive and wipe of existing persistence upon 0.58 stable release.

Investigating and resolving performance issues on 0.58 experimental to ensure a playable state.

Efforts to improve player position desynchronization issues for 0.58.

Efforts to improve character position desynchronization in 0.58, aiming for a better gameplay experience.

Guardhouse structures will not spawn loot to preserve high-end military loot for military bases and camps.

Non-interactive wrecks have been removed from loot spawning tables to aid in central loot economy development.

The team is investigating the animation glitching bug related to weapon swapping.

Non-interactive wrecks have been removed from loot spawning tables.

Loot that would spawn in the 'Camo Building' will be redistributed to other military buildings.

Issues with loot respawning are being resolved to enable persistence on stable servers.

Loot from the 'Camo Building' will be redistributed to other military buildings.

The notorious 'ghost sounds' bug has been addressed, ensuring sound effects are accurately played near the player.

The team is investigating the animation glitching bug related to weapon swapping and dropping weapons when vaulting.

Guardhouse structures will not spawn loot until regional control is implemented.

Bugs related to severe player position desynchronization are being investigated for a fix in 0.59.

Bugs related to severe player position desynchronization are being investigated for 0.59.

Issues with loot respawning and persistence are being resolved before 0.58 stable release.

The notorious 'ghost sounds' bug has been resolved, ensuring sound effects are accurate to their source.

Complete overhaul of the GUI manager and rendering system, allowing for graphical editor-defined layouts.

Introduction of a new material system for rendering, allowing for real-time changes and simplifications.

Complete rewrite of postprocess effects into a new system, enhancing visual quality.

Discussion on the mechanics of sprinting, holding breath, and their effects on accuracy and lung capacity.

Fix for sounds playing globally, such as splitting ammo and bandages, expected in version 0.58.

Fix for sounds playing globally (e.g., splitting ammo, bandages) expected in version 0.58.

Ongoing work on the new renderer for Enfusion, focusing on separating the legacy RV renderer and implementing a modular system.

Complete overhaul of the GUI manager and rendering system, allowing for better design capabilities.

Discussion on the mechanics of sprinting, holding breath, and their effects on accuracy and lung capacity.

Ongoing work on a new renderer for Enfusion, focusing on separating the legacy RV renderer and creating a modular system.

Potential fixes for the audio bug known as 'Ghost sounds' are being tested, with hopes to implement them in the upcoming 0.59 update.

Replacing the existing audio system with a new module designed for better immersion and complex sound configurations.

New audio module will allow for more complex configurations for vehicles, weapons, and other in-game items.

Progress on resolving the audio bug known as 'Ghost sounds', with potential fixes being tested in upcoming experimental updates.

Replacing the existing audio system with a new module tailored for DayZ's needs, improving 3D positional ambient sounds.

Enhancements to support true 3D positional ambient sounds for better immersion in the game environment.

New audio module will allow for more complex configurations for vehicles, weapons, and other in-game items.

Increased potential item spawn points from thousands to over 1 million by making nearly every building enter-able.

New controls for item lifetimes, spawn quantities, and item costs to improve gameplay experience.

Developers can now control item lifetimes, spawn quantities, and item costs, improving game balance and player experience.

Expansion of Chernarus with nearly every building being enter-able, increasing potential item spawn points from thousands to over 1 million.

Migration of control over item spawning from legacy method to a more easily updated system, allowing for rapid changes to item spawn rates.

Migration from legacy item spawn control to a more dynamic Central Loot Economy system allowing rapid updates and fine control over item spawns.

Strong gains in server side performance were made, enhancing player and simulation handling.

Brian Hicks will discuss modding and server hosting at the AMD PC Gaming Conference on June 16, 2015.

The stable branch update will temporarily disable the spawning of infected and persistence on stable branch servers.

Brian Hicks will discuss modding and DayZ server hosting at the AMD PC Gaming Conference on June 16, 2015.

Critical issues were identified in the performance of infected AI during player stress testing on the experimental branch.

Strong gains in server side performance were made, particularly with player and simulation handling.

Infected spawning and persistence disabled on stable branch servers as a temporary measure.

Critical issues in the performance of infected AI were identified during player stress testing.

Gameplay programming team is actively working on intelligent spawning per building and AI performance costs.

Achieved 4x higher performance per average player count, enhancing gameplay experience.

Infected spawning will be disabled on stable branch servers to ensure high-quality gameplay.

Introduced GAZ Volga, Civilian Bus, VZ61 Scorpion, and Civilian Hiking Jacket.

Disabled infected spawning on stable branch servers to improve gameplay quality.

Achieved 4x higher performance per average player count, enhancing gameplay experience.

Cargo capacity can lower when damaged and raise when repaired.

Cargo capacity lowers when damaged and raises when repaired.

Clarification on the intended difficulty of surviving in Chernarus and the viability of different play styles.

Clarification on the intended difficulty of survival in Chernarus and the viability of various play styles.

Gameplay programming team is resolving bugs discovered in the loot spawning system.

Gameplay programming team is resolving bugs discovered in the loot spawning system.

Development of a new audio module to replace the legacy audio technology inherited from the RV engine.

Focus on improving server side performance to reduce lag and desync issues, transitioning from SQF to EnScript.

Ongoing bug fixes related to the inventory refactorization to prepare for the 0.56 stable branch release.

Focus on improving server side performance to reduce lag and desync issues, transitioning from SQF to EnScript.

Development of a new audio module to be paired with the Enfusion engine due to issues with the legacy audio technology.

Ongoing bug fixes related to the inventory refactorization to prepare for the 0.56 stable branch release.

Announcement of the Survivor GameZ VI event featuring popular Twitch personalities in a team-based competition.

Various crash fixes implemented to improve stability.

Announcement of the Survivor GameZ VI event featuring well-known personalities in a team-based fight.

Fixes related to vehicle transmission issues.

To mitigate issues, servers will switch to the legacy placeholder loot spawning system, affecting newer item spawns.

To mitigate issues, servers will switch to the legacy placeholder loot spawning system, affecting newer item spawns.

Introduction of new zombie models and various school environment objects.

Introduction of new zombie models and various school environment objects.

GSPs will reset the persistence structure for each stable branch server to address current issues.

Two key bugs affecting item respawn positions and loot respawning causing corruption in persistence binarization.

Improvements and bug fixes related to character controller.

Two key bugs affecting item respawn positions and loot respawning causing corruption in persistence binarization.

Various crash fixes applied to improve stability.

Fixes related to vehicle transmission issues.

GSPs instructed to reset persistence structure for each stable branch server to prevent future issues.

Fixes related to character controller mechanics.

Fixes related to advanced loot distribution mechanics.

Fixes for bugs related to advanced loot distribution.

A new system for infected detection and quantity, supporting stealth mechanics and more resource-friendly sensors.

Initial implementation of the Central Economy system for item spawns and balancing.

Complete rewrite of the A.I. for better detection and stealth mechanics.

Cholera can now spread globally across Chernarus, with player-to-player disease transfer implemented.

The Central Economy now controls item type quantity, location, and region spawns, moving away from the placeholder system.

Global persistence of items in the game space has been implemented for Public Hive servers.

Global persistence of items introduced to Public Hive servers.

Implementation of cholera disease with player-to-player transfer mechanics.

Introduction of a new rendering system for improved graphics.

Introduction of a new rendering system for improved graphics.

First implementation of the Praga V3S vehicle with a new physical simulation.

New diseases mechanic introduced to the game.

First implementation of basic vehicles with the Praga V3S, including vehicle simulation.

Implementation of an advanced anti-cheat system.

Introduction of a basic stealth system for zombies and animals.

Introduction of diseases affecting gameplay.

Enhancements to cooking and horticulture systems.

Implementation of new AI for zombies to enhance gameplay.

Enhancements made to cooking and horticulture systems.

Introduction of a basic stealth system for zombies and animals.

Advanced loot distribution system introduced.

Dynamic BattlEye anti-cheat system implemented.

Advanced loot distribution system introduced.

Implementation of advanced AI for zombies.

Improvements made to network and memory performance.

Fixes related to animation glitches during character movement.

Support for the new player character system being developed.

Bug fixes related to vehicle transmission.

Work in progress versions of new male infected sounds shared by the Sound Designer.

Work in progress video shared showcasing new player controller gestures and movements.

Discussion on the potential evolution of the 3PP camera and its impact on gameplay.

Focus on improving zombie behavior and adding advanced hit reactions.

New sound effects for a wide array of weapons recorded for both DayZ and Arma.

New ban waves addressing recent issues and ongoing work on engine security.

Ongoing work on the Central Economy to allow more granular control over spawns.

Initial implementation of new infected AI to increase the number of infected spawning per server.

New infected AI that is more agile and responsive, enhancing gameplay difficulty.

Weapons will spawn with unique configurations including attachments, quantity, type, and condition.

A new disease system with parameters affecting character health and transferability.

New AI for infected characters to enhance gameplay experience.

Weapons will spawn with unique configurations including attachments, quantity, type, and condition.

New customization options for weapons including rail systems, scope mounts, and barrel swaps.

New customization options for weapons including rail systems, scopes, and barrel swaps.

A new disease system with parameters like transferability, invasivity, and toxicity affecting character health.

New A.I. features include grouping and horde mentality responding to gunshots.

The multipurpose barrel can be used for cover, storing fluids, and collecting rainwater.

Work is ongoing to implement sneaking and stealth tactics for the new A.I. system.

Work is ongoing to implement sneaking and stealth tactics for the new A.I. system.

New A.I. features include basic grouping and horde mentality responding to gunshots.

The multipurpose barrel can be used for cover, storing fluids, and collecting rainwater.

Force feeding guts text has been corrected.

Items now show rough estimates of weight and volume.

Improvements made to server stability and performance.

Reworked locations: Devil's castle, Pik Kozlova, Black & Willow Lakes, Bor village, Quarry near Solnichny.

Locations such as Devil's castle, Pik Kozlova, Black & Willow Lakes, Bor village, and Quarry near Solnichny have been reworked.

New items include an improvised suppressor, water pouch, bone hook, bone arrow, pile of bones, carrier plate with holster, blood bag, FN Trombone, new animals, and V3S Cargo version.

Fix implemented for bullet penetration mechanics.

Fixed force feeding guts text.

Blood regeneration values adjusted.

Splitting stone using pickaxe will now give you a smaller stone with the correct damage state.

Pouches for vest are now displayed properly in hands.

Weight added to all items and clothes, and caliber of ammo affects suppressor degradation.

Various fixes to thermal mechanics.

Fixed message when loading ruined ammo.

Changes made to cooking and fireplace mechanics.

New potato plant and its growing process added to the game.

Craft improvised suppressor, bone hook, and bone arrow. Weight added to items and clothes. Caliber of ammo affects suppressor degradation. New horticulture mechanics.

Improvements made to server stability and performance.

Message when loading ruined ammo has been fixed.

Pouches for vest are now displayed properly in hands.

Mace can no longer be used for cutting raincoats into armbands or for skinning.

Fixed suppressor position on Longhorn while reloading.

Fixed issues with bullet penetration.

Mace can no longer be used for cutting raincoats into armbands or for skinning.

Improvised suppressor, Water Pouch, Bone Hook, Bone Arrow, Pile of bones, Carrier plate with attachable holster and pouches, Blood bag, FN Trombone, New animals, V3S Cargo version.

Various fixes applied to thermal mechanics.

All old rocks models have been removed and replaced with new ones.

All old rock models have been removed and replaced with new ones.

Players can now craft an improvised suppressor, bone hook, and bone arrow using specific materials.

Cooking and fireplace mechanics have been updated.

Splitting stone using pickaxe will give you smaller stone with correct damage state.

Suppressor position on Longhorn while reloading has been corrected.

Tech required to support the redesign of the user interface has been implemented, though final changes are still pending.

Resolved a long timer issue related to synchronizing the temperature of objects, improving server-client communication.

New AI for infected is being developed and will be tested in experimental versions soon.

Refactoring of the fireplace system to improve usability and prepare for new cooking mechanics.

Resolved issues related to independent liquid types that affected character statuses.

Development of new AI for infected is progressing, with plans for experimental versions before stable release.

Manual transmission for vehicles is being developed, with ongoing tweaks for safe public release.

Tech required to support the redesign of the user interface has been implemented.

Early stage of a more robust, lifelike animal behavior system has been introduced.

Initial implementation of a new animal AI system aimed at creating more lifelike animal behavior.

Resolved an issue that was consuming communication resources between server and client.

Fixes and improvements to fireplace functionality, preparing for more complex cooking processes.

Manual transmission is being tweaked for safe public release, addressing vehicle behavior issues.

Addressed issues that broke character stomach, energy, and water statuses due to independent liquid types.

Chernarus will see the rollout of a new animal A.I. system, starting with deer, enhancing hunting immersion.

A different variation on the V3S will spawn, allowing transportation of larger groups of players.

Initially, players will not be able to access the inventory of the new V3S vehicle variant.

New animal A.I. system will roll out, starting with deer, enhancing hunting immersion.

A different variation on the V3S will spawn, allowing transportation of larger groups of players.

New animation system will allow more animation layers, improving character movement and interactions.

Blood regeneration rate will be reduced, and the amount of blood gained from transfusions will be increased.

Blood regeneration rate will be reduced, while the amount of blood gained from transfusions will be increased.

New physics-based character controller will improve interactions and performance, using Bullet physics.

New physics and animation systems will improve interactions, melee combat, and performance.

Initially, players will not be able to access the vehicle's inventory, but this will be supported shortly on the stable branch.

Work on creating a more robust audio solution to address global sound issues and interaction messaging.

Significant changes to the AI for animals and infected, focusing on stealth gameplay and evasion.

Upcoming support for vehicle inventory will allow multiple configurations of the V3S and cargo spawning.

Upcoming support for vehicle inventory, allowing multiple configurations of the V3S and cargo spawning.

Aggressive measures being taken against cheating and exploiting during development.

Redesign of infected AI aimed at introducing stealth gameplay and evasion mechanics.

Significant work on detaching the renderer from the engine to improve performance and support newer Direct X.

Work on detaching the renderer from the engine simulation to improve performance and support newer Direct X.

Introduction of an in-game option for players to report suspected cheaters.

Ongoing work to redesign audio technology for better sound management and interaction feedback.

Includes antihacks and vehicle persistence improvements.

Includes Terra incognita, Castle on Skalisty island, and Nagornoe village.

Includes new ways to restrain players, craft armbands, and use cooking tripods.

New ways to restrain players, craft armbands, and manage liquids.

Includes Terra incognita, Castle on Skalisty island, and Nagornoe village.

Includes issues with suicide, grenade unpinning, and crafting arrows.

Includes Leather Jacket, Pants, Backpack, Shoes, Vest, and more.

Includes flare gun animations, water pouring sounds, and weapon sound effects.

Includes flare gun animations and new weapon sounds.

Includes fixes for suicide with items, grenade unpinning, and crafting arrows.

Includes Leather Jacket, Pants, Backpack, Shoes, Vest, and various other items.

Improved security and vehicle persistence.

Adjustments to fireplace heating, planting effectiveness, and heatpack longevity.

Admin logs will be accessible on both public and private shard servers.

Players will be able to craft leather clothing in the 0.53 update.

The 0.53 update will include a public hive reset, affecting public servers.

The 0.53 update will include a reset of the public hive.

Fixes to prevent item duplication will be implemented.

A new island featuring a prison complex will be added in the 0.53 update.

Fireplaces will now properly consume fuel.

Admin logs will be accessible on both public and private shard servers, detailing player interactions.

Fixes to prevent item duplication will be implemented.

Vehicles will now have persistence in the game.

Improvements to anti-cheating measures will be included.

A new island featuring a prison complex will be added in the 0.53 update.

Players will be able to craft leather clothing in the upcoming update.

Vehicles will now have persistence in the game.

Fireplaces will be upgraded to function as furnaces.

Improvements to anti-cheating measures will be included.

Fireplaces will now properly consume fuel.

Fireplaces will be upgraded to function as furnaces.

Explaining how persistence will operate and its future integration into the game.

Introduction of server-side checks to protect against currently exploited methods.

A new form of BattlEye is being deployed to enhance security against cheating.

Development of new AI for infected characters is underway.

Plans to implement a central economy system and disease mechanics.

Explanation of how persistence will operate and its future integration into the game.

Plans to implement a central economy and disease mechanics in the game.

A new form of BattlEye is being deployed to enhance security, delayed for testing and regression.

Development of new AI for infected characters is underway.

Introduction of server-side checks to protect against currently exploited methods.

Development of a new scripting language to optimize and polish existing scripts.

A new piece of character clothing has been completed.

Addressed various security vulnerabilities.

Improvements made to the AI of zombies and animals.

Development of a new scripting language for optimization and polish.

Resolved issues related to suicide mechanics in the game.

Introduction of Hardcore Mode on Private Shards, restricting respawn times after death.

Resolved issues related to suicide mechanics.

Introduction of admin logs covering connections, chat, and player deaths.

Rolling out expanded server options to support administrators and customization.

Work has begun on a school building, including desks, chairs, and gym equipment.

Addressed various security vulnerabilities.

Design for manual transmission for vehicles is ready for review.

Fixed issues with weapon sounds at close range.

New templates for zombies are in progress.

A new pump-action .22LR rifle based on the FN Trombone is nearly complete.

A new pump-action .22LR rifle based on the FN Trombone is nearly finished.

Design for manual transmission for vehicles is ready for review.

A new batch of zombie templates has been finished.

Development has begun on a school building, including desks and gym equipment.

A new Winchester Model 70 rifle has been completed.

A new piece of character clothing has been introduced.

A new Winchester Model 70 has been completed.

Fixed issues with sounds for close range weapons.

Introduction of Hardcore Mode on private shards, restricting respawn times.

Enhancements made to the AI for zombies and animals.

A series of new melee weapons have been created.