What changed in DayZ in 2017

Fixed issue where animals would freeze at random intervals.

Faster animations for entering and exiting vehicles.

New visual items for the Christmas event.

Improved character behavior on ladders with transition animations.

New models for bushes and rocks, and new textures for roads.

Complete rework of North West Airfield and surrounding landscape.

Implemented sounds for bear trap, landmine, and defibrillator.

Setup for Central Economy for 0.62 version.

Enhanced control and aiming while in prone position.

Bit stream implementation and network traffic optimisations for AI and players.

Refactoring of targeting and implementation of second check at hit event.

Improved gameplay experience through character controller adjustments.

New tourist trails added across Chernarus.

New herding behavior for domesticated animals.

Focus on balancing survival mechanics to enhance player interactions.

Reworking old assets to improve the visual appeal of Chernarus.

Addressing the issue of rapid zig-zag movement during player combat.

Introduction of prone ranged combat with proper turning mechanics.

Reworking old assets to enhance the visual appeal of the game.

Developers are reviewing survival mechanics to balance difficulty and player interaction.

New evade and blocking mechanics for melee combat.

Winners of the Halloween screenshot competition have been selected.

Winners of the Halloween screenshot competition have been selected.

DayZ's development will provide mod authors with better tools and a more robust scripting language.

Implementation of unique sound effects for firearms based on various parameters.

Summary of the successful community event where players hunted for pumpkins.

Introduction of prone ranged combat with proper turning mechanics.

Addressing issues with player movement during combat.

Ongoing efforts to improve game performance and stability.

Recap of the community event where players hunted for pumpkins.

Introduction of in-house technology to improve modding capabilities for DayZ.

New evade and blocking mechanics for melee combat.

Implementation of unique sound effects for firearms based on various parameters.

Players can now grow Jack-o'-lanterns in the game.

Emphasis on polishing gameplay features during the transition from Experimental to Stable updates.

Announcement of an official DayZ Halloween Event including a screenshot contest and The Big Pumpkin Hunt.

Introduction of new animations for player movement and weapon handling.

A special mission for four teams on a small location around Staroye village scheduled for October 31.

Baty is celebrating Halloween with a screenshot contest and an announcement of an official DayZ Halloween Event.

Details on the development of modding possibilities and scripting capabilities in 0.63.

Players can now grow Jack-o'-lanterns in the game.

Massive audio overhaul for player character sounds, including new foley sounds and vocal recordings.

Modding tools will be available during the BETA phase, allowing players to create their own content.

Improvements to camera functionality including FOV settings for iron sights.

Switching to a new scene representation technology for better optimization and visual effects.

Prototyping new melee combat mechanics including blocks and evades.

Switching to a new scene representation technology for better optimization and visual effects.

HUD updates to improve readability of dynamic target selection and user actions.

Added item condition and quantity display in the HUD for equipped items.

Modding tools will be available during the BETA phase, allowing players to create their own content.

Enhanced HUD for dynamic target selection and user actions for better readability.

Prototyping new melee combat mechanics including blocks and evades.

Added item condition and quantity display in the HUD for equipped items.

Released a 16-minute gameplay video showcasing features from the 0.63 update presented at Gamescom.

Released a 16-minute gameplay video showcasing features from the 0.63 update presented at Gamescom.

Exploring better key binding options for aiming down sights to enhance gameplay fluidity.

Discussed the absence of naked eye zoom and its implications for gameplay, with ongoing evaluation of its necessity.

Implemented turns to the movement to prevent zigzagging by limiting character rotation speed and adding rotation radius to turns while moving.

Implemented turns to character movement to prevent zigzagging, enhancing gameplay fluidity.

Addressed community concerns regarding the absence of naked eye zoom and its impact on gameplay.

Exploring new key binding options for aiming down sights to improve player experience.

Focus on developing advanced features for melee and ranged combat.

Significant changes to the animation system, player controller, and scripting language to enhance player interaction.

New poses for various food items, weapons, and tools are being developed.

The internal build is experiencing crashes and glitches, indicating it is not ready for public release.

Ongoing work to address critical camera issues, including clipping and twitchy movement.

Directional death animations are being added for all item types and stances.

Directional death animations are being added for all item types and stances.

The V3S vehicle has been introduced, enhancing gameplay with new transportation options.

The V3S vehicle has been introduced as part of the upcoming 0.63 update.

Continued dedication to polish the game experience before the BETA release.

Significant changes to the animation system, player controller, and scripting language are being implemented.

Critical issues with the camera are being addressed, including clipping and twitchy movement.

Includes growing shaveable beards and washable bloody hands.

Features clear layout and resized cargo and item sizes.

Developers received positive feedback on the 0.63 build.

Features responsive movement and improved physics for better collisions.

Includes turning, injured, falling, and carrying heavy items.

Plans to improve future live streams based on past experiences.

Allows crafting and interactions while moving.

Allows for precise placement of specific items.

Includes turning, injured, falling, and carrying heavy items.

Includes attack and hit impact animations.

Allows actions while moving and crafting directly from the environment.

Enables reaching far places with electricity.

Includes personal radio, megaphone, and public address system.

Characters now feature growing shaveable beards and washable bloody hands.

Features extended weapon handling, aiming sway, and recoil.

Includes personal radio, megaphone, and public address system.

Features extended weapon handling, aiming, sway, and recoil.

Features clear layout and resized cargo/item sizes.

Facilitates reaching far places.

Includes responsive character movement and improved physics for better collisions.

Includes attack and hit impact animations.

Allows precise placement of specific items.

The Gamescom DEMO features a new player controller and animation system, enhancing interaction with players, AI, and the environment.

General bug fixing across multiple systems including weapons, animations, and audio.

Introduction of a new player controller, animation system, and physics for the Gamescom demo.

The demo includes a new map built around Staroye with new roads, rocks, and reworked assets to improve visual fidelity.

The inventory system has been revamped to allow smoother and faster access, with the ability to no longer move while the inventory is open.

Implementation of parallax mapping for decals and new road textures for visual consistency.

Numerous bug fixes have been implemented across programming, animation, design, audio, and art.

Both melee and ranged combat systems have been completely reworked to provide a more authentic user experience.

Firearms handling and aiming mechanics have been updated, including new sway mechanics and recoil adjustments.

A new model to support up to 100 players and numerous AI characters.

Complete rework of melee and ranged combat systems for improved user experience.

Character stance changes now use a single key instead of three, simplifying controls.

Decals on Chernarus have been improved with parallax mapping for better visual depth and consistency with new road textures.

Players cannot move with inventory open; items will show icons in the world.

Adjustments to the Central Loot Economy.

A limited playable build will be available at Gamescom, focusing on gunplay and player movement on an edited version of Chernarus.

The team is actively working on bug fixes as part of the development process.

A new satellite texture has been implemented for Chernarus to ensure consistent color palette across the map.

Tweaks are being made to physics and optimization to enhance game performance.

Refactoring of the inventory UI, including crafting and character management.

Preparations for melee combat programming are underway.

The upcoming Gamescom demo will focus on gunplay and player movement on a modified version of Chernarus.

Color adjustments to grass and bushes to align with new satellite texture.

Implementation of a new animation system for zombies.

Updates to the satellite texture for better color consistency across Chernarus.

Continuous bug fixing as part of the development process.

The inventory UI is being refactored to improve crafting and character management.

Colors of grass and bushes/trees have been adjusted to align with the new satellite texture.

Ongoing work on weapon actions and refactoring the vehicle controller.

Improvements to physics and overall optimization.

Changes aimed at improving the overall player experience and stability.

Plans to add lonely locations and tiny settlements on the western border of Chernarus.

Focus on the visual and functional overhaul of the North West Airfield.

Developers are looking into concerns about official servers going offline and player progression loss.

Focus on adding new lonely locations and settlements on the western border of Chernarus.

Introduction of server browser tabs to improve organization and user experience.

Launch of Mini DAYZ on iOS and Android, a free-to-play mobile game.

Changes to the server browser organization to improve user experience by separating official and community servers.

Changes to ensure new users are paired with the best candidate official server.

New users will be paired with the best candidate official server to ensure a consistent gameplay experience.

Ongoing optimization efforts for communication systems within the game.

Final critical fixes being merged for stability in the 0.62 update.

Mini DAYZ launched on iOS and Android, offering a free-to-play survival experience.

Overhaul of the North West Airfield as part of the ongoing development.

Plans to release server files for community modding and customization.

Current development focus is on combat improvements for the upcoming updates.

Changes to how players interact with the world and gameplay systems to resolve previous issues.

Developers are looking into concerns about official servers going offline and player progression loss.

Resolved an annoying memory crash that affected players.

An official Instagram account for DayZ has been created to share photos and updates.

Discussion on addressing issues with item spawns and availability of early game supplies.

Upcoming new military gestures and taunts have been previewed.

A fix for the annoying memory crash has been found and implemented.

Preview of upcoming military gestures and taunts.

Updates to the DayZ website for better functionality and user experience.

Improvements to the DayZ website based on community feedback, including a search function.

Launch of the official Instagram account for sharing content.

Instructions provided for fixing an issue with Steam overlay when using MSI Afterburner.

Guidance on fixing an issue with Steam overlay when using MSI Afterburner.

Official DayZ servers are now separated into their own section of the hive, distinct from community-hosted public servers.

Important data regarding client and server crashes has been received to help stabilize the build.

Official DayZ servers are now separated into their own section of the hive, independent from community hosted public servers.

Important data regarding client and server crashes has been received to aid in stabilizing the build.

Players can initiate crafting directly by looking at another item in the world or from the quick bar, minimizing inventory use.

Significant optimizations to physics are expected to improve server performance, especially regarding CPU resource consumption.

Players can now initiate crafting directly by looking at another item in the world or from the quick bar.

Improvements to aiming model for firearms, including hands IK and character turns for better weapon alignment.

Development on close range combat animations is in progress, with initial hit animations being showcased.

Significant physics optimizations are being implemented to improve server performance.

New animations for weapon handling, including unjamming and recoil, have been implemented.

Injured animations reflecting health state and exhausted idle animations connected to the stamina system have been added.

The server browser now features separate tabs for 'Official' and 'Community' servers to clarify server types for users.

New animations reflecting health state and stamina have been added to enhance character visibility.

A fix candidate for floating vehicles has been merged to improve gameplay stability.

A fix candidate for floating vehicles has been merged to improve gameplay stability.

Tweaks have been made to the positional environment audio to enhance immersion.

The server browser now features separate tabs for Official and Community servers to enhance user experience.

Optimizations planned for item spawning and overall performance.

Optimizations planned for item spawning to enhance performance.

Resolved issues binding some mouse keys.

Increased detail in existing locations and new vegetation assets.

Fixed issue where ironsights sometimes back off after a few seconds.

Rebuilt all ambient sounds and added positional sound effects on vegetation.

Rebuilt all ambient sounds and added positional sound effects on vegetation.

Implemented a system for dynamic selection of targets for items and objects.

Attempted fixes for collisions with some tree models.

New tree models, denser forests, new clutter, and improved wind behavior.

Fixed issue where ironsights sometimes back off after a few seconds.

Addressed issues binding some mouse keys.

Introduced a system for dynamic selection of targets based on distance and screen center.

Attempted fixes for collisions with some tree models.

Additional improvements and fixes to surface mask and satellite texture changes.

New tree models, denser forests, new clutter (grass, small plants), new surface textures, improved wind behavior, and new shader.

Implementation of a new animation system for weapon handling and aiming.

Fixed issues with lighting and shadows, enhancing the overall visual quality of Chernarus.

Enhanced forest visuals with increased tree variations and improved environmental immersion.

Fixed issues with shadows and improved lighting configurations for better scene quality.

Encouragement for players to utilize radios for server-wide communication, with discussions on making them starting gear.

New loot placement system using ranges instead of specific points, improving server performance and reducing spawn point count significantly.

Resolved a crash issue, paving the way for the 0.62 update on Experimental.

A new loot placement system using ranges instead of exact points to avoid clipping and improve server performance.

Focus on melee and ranged combat, player interactions, and zombie behavior as part of gameplay improvements.

Reduction of loot spawn points from over 1,000,000 to approximately 130,000, improving server performance.

Walkie talkies now serve as the new server-wide chat option, enhancing communication among players.

Significant visual upgrades to the forests in Chernarus, enhancing immersion and variety.

Resolved a critical crash issue, paving the way for the 0.62 update on Experimental.

New system to automatically select chat and voice communication channels.

Introduction of changeable gun barrels and different muzzle speeds for firearms.

Introduction of new positional environmental sounds to enhance immersion.

New audio system for more immersive environmental sounds, addressing crashes related to audio.

Significant reduction in network traffic from clients, improving responsiveness.

Resolved crash issues when enabling new positional environmental sounds.

New system to automatically select chat and voice communication channels.

Standardization of door dimensions to improve player movement fluidity.

Focus on improving terrain handling, acceleration, and vehicle physics.

Introduction of changeable gun barrels and different muzzle speeds for firearms.

Reworking door dimensions to improve player movement and navigation.

Significant decrease in network traffic from clients, improving game responsiveness.

Focus on enhancing vehicle terrain handling, acceleration, and overall mechanics in DayZ.

Addressing crashes caused by the new positional environmental sounds.

A new weapons API for weapon script implementation is being developed.

New gameplay features and content are scheduled for BETA/0.63, including refined features and improved overall experience.

Definition of new item spawn mechanics.

Electricity and its implementation in the game are being worked on.

New surface textures for roads and plains will be introduced in the 0.62 update.

Optimizations aimed at improving server performance related to item spawning.

Creation of a new hierarchy for item configurations including damage system.

Implementation of new inverse kinematics for animations.

New API for modifying AI behavior.

Integration of soft skills into gameplay actions.

Transitioning VOIP to be server authoritative.

Refinement of weapon animations including unjamming.

Introduction of a new weapons API for weapon script implementation.

Implementation of electricity mechanics in the game.

The 0.62 update will include small bugfixes to some issues from version 0.61.

Vehicle behavior is being adapted to the new technology.

Support for public access to server files and required software for modding is being prioritized.

Includes new tree models, denser forests, new clutter, improved wind behavior, and tweaked lighting.

Optimizations of item spawning for server performance are being implemented.

Developers are addressing functional issues with the central economy for BETA and beyond.

Adding hit reactions to melee combat in the new system.

Introduction of new physics for non-player entities.

Restructuring of data to suit the new setup.

Refinement of vehicle behavior using new technology.

Refactoring and optimization of the inventory system are in progress.

The 0.62 update will feature new tree models, denser forests, new clutter, improved wind behavior, and tweaked lighting for a more apocalyptic feel.

Refactoring of hard coded world interactions to script is underway, including opening doors.

Refactoring hard coded world interactions to script, including opening doors.

New definitions for player and item spawns are being created.

Current gameplay systems are at a basic functional level and will be iterated upon as development progresses.

An AI script API for behavior modification is being implemented.

Implementation of item states and conditions in inventory.

Definition of new player spawn mechanics.

Looking for reports on a crash that occurs when connecting to the server after waiting in a queue.

Animals and infected have been moved to the new animation system, allowing for a single implementation.

Adjustments made to ensure new vegetation assets blend well and look natural.

Voice communication now uses client/server architecture, optimizing data traffic.

Colorization feature added for local color variety in new vegetation assets.

The inventory UI is being rewritten from scratch for better performance and functionality.

Voice communication now uses client/server architecture, optimizing data traffic.

New younger conifer forests added to the layout of Chernarus.

Animals and infected have been moved to the new animation system, streamlining the game's internal build.

Properly generated forests replace prototype forest on the western part of Chernarus.

Introduction of new visuals for vehicle damage states.

Enhanced visuals for different damage states of vehicles, including removable large attachments.

Client-side action list to reduce latency lag and network traffic for interactions.

New younger conifer forests included in the layout of Chernarus.

A new radial menu UI for selecting gestures has been introduced.

The inventory UI is being rewritten from scratch for better performance and functionality.

Client-side action list implemented to reduce latency and network traffic.

A large hunting event organized by DayZ Underground server team where players competed for the most pieces of steak and hide.

Gameplay programming team is addressing legacy security issues found in the stable version.

Gameplay programming team is working on physics issues causing animals to move below terrain.

Addressing legacy security issues found in the 0.61 Stable version.

The DayZ forums received a software update that improved design and loading times.

QA team is verifying changes to vehicle persistence and handling of destroyed vehicles.

Verifying changes to vehicle persistence and handling of destroyed vehicles to fix issues with vehicles sticking around.

New software update to the forums improves design template and significantly increases loading times.

QA team is investigating reports of unlootable corpses in the game.

QA team is verifying adjustments to vehicle physics to prevent slipping below terrain.

A complete revamp of ambient sounds is underway for updates 0.62 and 0.63, including new weather effects.

Gameplay programming team is working on physics issues causing animals to move below terrain.

QA team is verifying adjustments to vehicle physics to prevent vehicles from slipping below terrain.

QA team is investigating reports of unlootable corpses to address the issue.

The 'give beans' feature has been reintroduced to the forums, enhancing community interaction.

Implemented animations for unarmed combat, axe, pipe, and knife combat, allowing for better blending and continuous attacks.

Animations for unarmed combat, axe, pipe, and knife combat have been implemented for testing.

Revamp of ambient sounds including new atmospheric sounds for various environments and improved dynamic audio following weather changes.

A new melee combat system is being prototyped to improve hit detection and combat satisfaction.

Introduction of new full body animations for melee attacks to enhance visual impact.

Investigating and addressing reports of players becoming invisible in-game.

Vehicles have been re-enabled on the Stable branch servers after extensive testing on the Experimental branch.

Addressed the issue of unconscious players' bodies disappearing upon disconnecting.

Addressed issues where characters or infected would not die under specific conditions, such as headshots.

Investigating server performance issues potentially related to vehicle implementation.

Added more attack animations for melee weapons to enhance visual variety and combat experience.

A new melee combat system is being developed to improve hit detection and combat experience.

Ongoing investigation into server performance issues potentially related to vehicle implementation.

Vehicles have been re-enabled on the Stable branch servers after extensive testing on the Experimental branch.

Fixed the issue of unconscious players' bodies disappearing when disconnecting.

Transitioning from one-time animations to looping animations for player actions.

Resolved issues where characters or infected would not die under specific conditions like headshots.

Issues with invisible infected have been addressed.

The new player controller now supports melee combat, allowing for improved combat animations.

Known server crashes have been resolved, particularly those tied to vehicles and AI.

Several improvements have been made to server performance, addressing known server crashes and memory consumption issues.

Further fixes have been implemented to address additional client crash issues.

The old SQF scripting language has been completely removed, transitioning to the new Enforce script for better performance and modding capabilities.

A significant visual overhaul of the wild Chernarus environment is in progress, with new forest generation tools being developed.

New vegetation models and generation templates have been introduced to increase the variety of forests.

A new tool has been developed to generate forested areas in Chernarus, enhancing variety and visual quality.

Resolved issues with invisible infected and additional client crash problems.

The new animation system is now synchronized between server and client, improving gameplay mechanics.

The old SQF scripting language has been completely removed, transitioning to the new Enforce scripting language.

A significant visual overhaul of the wild Chernarus environment is in progress, including new forest generation tools.

The new player controller now supports melee combat, allowing for improved combat animations.

A new forest generation tool has been developed to create varied forested areas in Chernarus, enhancing the visual experience.

Several improvements have been made to server performance, addressing critical issues.

Fixed instances of client side network freezing.

Identified and addressed several causes of FPS drops on client side.

Resolved the issue of 'Ghost Infected' appearing in the game.

The team has made strides in addressing server crash issues affecting players.

Ongoing improvements to server performance to enhance gameplay experience.

Updated aimed movement mechanics for rifles, with plans to focus on handguns next.

Continued work on resolving remaining vehicle issues from earlier builds.

Introduced new combat animations for player characters, currently in testing.

Ongoing efforts to enhance server performance for a better gameplay experience.

Introduced new combat animations for player characters, currently in testing.

Fixed instances of client side network freezing in certain scenarios.

Developing special interaction animations for vehicle usage.

Added support for logging into the Feedback Tracker using Facebook/Google accounts.

Developing new animations for special interactions inside vehicles.

Updated aimed movement mechanics for rifles, with plans to focus on handguns next.

Fixed issues related to animation transitions when a player character dies.

Addressed outstanding issues with vehicles from the Experimental/Unstable builds.

Fixed the issue with 'Ghost Infected' that players were experiencing.

Added extra transitions for player character movements between stances.

Resolved several causes of client side FPS drops.

Added extra transitions for player movement from standing or crouching to prone.

The team has made strides in resolving server crash issues affecting gameplay.

Addressed issues tied to animation transitions at the time of death.

Added support for logging in to the Feedback Tracker using Facebook/Google credentials.

Addition of new railway tracks and stations along the western border of Chernarus.

Addressing server performance degradation impacting player sync and infected speed.

Locking the hands slot during actions to prevent item removal or swapping.

Finishing network synchronization for the new animation system and vehicle control.

Implemented measures to prevent server crashes caused by item duplication exploits.

Focus on visual enhancements in the 0.62 update.

Deactivation of the legacy damage system in preparation for new gameplay mechanics.

Players are unable to remove or swap items while performing actions to prevent exploits.

Improvements to the distribution of firearms and their attachments across Chernarus.

Investigating known server crash methods and implementing fixes.

Ongoing improvements to the distribution of firearms and attachments across Chernarus.

Introduction of a new player controller and improved vehicle synchronization.

Significant changes and additions to the railway network, including new stations and tracks.

Working on fixing vehicle synchronization bugs as part of ongoing updates.

Addressing issues causing player position desync and delayed actions.

The concentration of infected has significantly increased due to the new dynamic spawning system.

Christmas trees and teddy bears that protect equipment were added for the holiday season.

Addressing issues causing player position desync and delayed actions.

Christmas trees and teddy bears that protect equipment were added for the holiday season.

The concentration of infected is much higher due to the new dynamic spawning system, making them a real threat to survival.

Addressing issues such as infected running through closed doors and spawning too close to players.

Addressing issues like infected running through closed doors and spawning too close to players.

Fixes for vehicles on Experimental falling through terrain.