What changed in DayZ in 2021

Console users can modify gameplay experiences through server settings.

Santa sleigh is around with gifts that can be opened for bonus loot.

Contaminated areas are fully configurable without installing community mods.

A Christmas event featuring Santa is announced for the lands of Chernarus and Livonia.

A brand new female survivor is now available in the main menu character selection.

A new hunter vest with great storage capacity is now available in hunting areas.

Added audio feedback for switching fire modes on firearms.

Server owners receive additional tools for managing servers without modifying game files.

A new bullpup assault rifle, the AUR, is introduced in two variants, both accepting 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Players can now craft a unique barbed wire baseball bat using barbed wire and a baseball bat.

Onscreen directional hit effects replace the previous red vignette effect with a splash texture.

Consumption and thresholds of water and energy have been adjusted to make it harder to retain higher values.

A major clipping issue with balaclavas and all available head gear items has been resolved.

Consumption and thresholds adjusted to make it harder to retain higher values.

Server owners receive tools to manage servers without modifying game files.

Added audio feedback when switching fire modes on firearms.

Combination of barbed wire and baseball bat to craft a unique weapon.

Major clipping issue of balaclavas and head gear items has been fixed.

A brand new female survivor added to the character selection.

Announcement of a Christmas event featuring Santa in Chernarus and Livonia.

Onscreen directional hit effects replace previous red vignette effect.

New bullpup assault rifle available in A1 and AX variants, both accepting 5.56 NATO ammunition.

Decreased strength of water and energy reserves, making survival more challenging.

Includes control over weather behavior, player stamina, and basebuilding restrictions.

Can now switch modes while in hand.

Unconscious state duration increased compared to previous updates.

Takes glasses slot instead of head slot.

Provides feedback when switching fire modes, useful without HUD.

Helps players locate the direction from which they are getting hit.

Adjusted to match real-life counterparts more closely.

Discover new spooky locations and Halloween themed loot in Livonia and Chernarus.

Halloween fog and themed changes on all official servers until November 3rd.

New passive environmental threat with static and dynamic variants, utilizing NBC gear.

Includes bigger fishnet trap, small fish bottle trap, and snare trap for unique animal catching.

A new trap that players can stumble over in unwanted situations.

New rifle with 5.56x45mm ammunition, featuring single, burst, and automatic fire modes.

New crafting items added to enhance gameplay strategies.

A new rifle introduced to the game for players to use.

Static and dynamic contaminated areas added to enhance loot and gameplay unpredictability.

Reduced visibility effects while wearing head and face coverings, including glasses and gas masks.

A new type of infected introduced to increase challenge in the game.

New functionality added for gas masks and NBC suits in contaminated areas.

Major changes to the economy to ensure worthwhile loot in static contaminated areas.

The M16-A2 assault rifle is now available with a 3 round burst mode.

A new 45 round magazine for KA-74 rifles has been added.

A new ATOG 6x48 optic compatible with western rifles has been introduced.

A new map can be obtained by purchasing the Livonia DLC.

A 60 round standardized magazine for 5.56x45mm rifles replaces the 30 round magazine.

Infected are now attracted to smoke grenades, flares, fireplaces, and explosions.

The M16-A2 assault rifle with a 3 round burst mode is now available, accepting 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition.

A new fever condition triggered during influenza has been added.

Strength of police and plate carrier vests reduced, with higher repair kit consumption for all ballistic vests.

A 45 round magazine for KA-74 rifles and a 60 round magazine for 5.56x45mm rifles have been introduced.

Wounds can now get infected, requiring careful treatment with disinfected items and antibiotics.

Infected AI now has distinct abilities, with new types and difficulty scaling based on player progression.

A new ATOG 6x48 optic compatible with western rifles has been added.

The length of the unconscious state now depends on the caliber used to knock down a target.

Increased noise dampening and reduced noise from crouch sprinting make stealth more viable.

Infected are less likely to stay near unconscious players, reducing frustrating loops.

Changes made to player damage zones to reduce double punishment effects.

All infected attacks are now blockable, with reduced overall attack speed.

A number of official servers will be shut down to merge less populated servers.

All characters, items, vehicles, bases, etc. will be wiped on official servers on release day.

Update 1.13 will introduce fresh loot spawns on Official servers.

Temporary servers will be added for capacity during peak times to ensure stability.

The occurrence of helicopter crash-site events with high tier loot will be increased leading up to the wipe.

The new M16A2 weapon features a burst fire mode.

New spawn locations have been adapted for better loot runs, available only on experimental servers.

Introducing the new Livonia map for DayZ, featuring a vast 163 km² world for players to explore.

Experience unpredictable weather including frequent rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

Players must learn to forage, fish, and hunt in Livonia, now home to the Eurasian Brown Bear.

Explore varied landscapes including lush green areas, dense forests, and murky swamps.

Players will encounter others more frequently in the new Livonia map.

New items include Bonfire, Cauldron, Witch Hat, Witch Hood, Birch Broom, and Crooked Nose.

Celebrate the Night of the Witches with new bonfires and themed items.

Infected are slower to react to nearby noises, making stealth approaches and kills more viable.

Selected helmets and vests now provide significantly more protection from damage.

Smaller caliber weapons are harder to hear from a distance.

Changes to damage and shock differences between individual ammo types.

Infected are deadlier up close with increased attack frequency and higher resistance to melee damage.

Non-automatic rifles are now stronger and more precise compared to automatic ones.

Infected will not attack unconscious players and are more likely to leave their target if they lose sight.

Enhancements include removing garden plots with the shovel and addressing plant infestations.

Players can now fish without interruptions, ensuring smoother gameplay.

A complete wipe was conducted to provide a fresh start and monitor changes from previous economy updates.

Infected no longer go inside the player’s character during melee encounters.

Players no longer get randomly teleported onto the car’s roof when exiting vehicles.