What changed in DayZ in 2026

Introducing the DayZ Badlands expansion featuring the new Nasdara Province map, the largest official map yet.

Introduction of regional melee weapons including the Shamshir-styled scimitar, Jambiya curved dagger, and Akinaka.

Revamped visual design for infected characters to reflect their regional backgrounds and decay.

New police and military uniforms designed for the Nasdara region, featuring unique styles and colors.

The P08 Luger pistol introduced as a new firearm option in the game.

Players must explore for water in Nasdara, with consequences for failing to stay hydrated.

Introduction of region-specific clothing such as Kameez tunics, Shalwar pants, and protective eyewear.

The development team plans to increase the frequency of dev blog posts to once every three weeks.

Direct sunlight will affect character stats, requiring players to manage hydration and seek shade.

The new Nasdara map features extreme temperatures affecting gameplay, requiring players to manage hydration and clothing.

Normal Bonfire in Chernarus and Tire Fire in Sakhal.

Includes Witch Hats, Witch Hoods, Birch Brooms, Cauldron, and Crooked Nose.

The Walpurgis Event runs from April 21 to May 7, featuring bonfire events and seasonal items.

The Infected Witch returns as part of the Walpurgis Event.

The last missing season, springtime, has been introduced to enhance the environmental diversity.

Nasdara Province features 400% more new custom assets compared to the DayZ Frostline expansion.

Integration of English and Farsi for important navigational signs to aid players in Nasdara.

Players will need to find new ways to obtain water due to a severe lack of it in Nasdara.

A new terrain called Nasdara Province, part of Takistan, featuring unique landscapes and historical context.

The upcoming 1.29 update is bringing much-needed performance improvements to the game.

DayZ and its bundles are now on sale with discounts of up to 50% during the Steam Spring Sale.

The DayZ Frostline expansion is getting the largest pack of winter clothing and better blending of terrain surfaces.

Reveal of the first-ever official desert map, Badlands, covering more than 267km² in the borderland of Nasdara.

Significant updates to modding tools, particularly the animation editor.

Extended the bunker on Sakhal and added an additional entrance.

Added Fox Hat and Bear Hat as new animal headwear options.

Introduced Traditional Boots and Cold Operation Boots.

Improved randomness of group respawn locations.

Introduced Long Coat, Military Sweater, Gulag Jacket, and Pilot Jacket with color variants.

Identified and fixed key performance issues, increasing server performance by 400%.

Added variants of the Long Haul Backpack.

Improved blending of terrain surfaces across all maps.

Overhauled audio for assault rifles and pistols.

The Cupid bolt is a powerful tool that cures all illnesses in-game, usable only on other players.

A full wipe will be deployed once the stable build of the 1.29 update goes live.

The upcoming 1.29 update will bring stability and performance improvements to the game.

The Valentine's DayZ event will run until February 19th, featuring the valentine eye mask and Cupid bolt.