What changed in Z1 Battle Royale in 2017

North on the Compass now stands out.

Emote slots are no longer deleted if an equipped emote is traded while in a match.

Substantial performance improvement in that area.

Substantial performance improvement in that area.

Minor performance improvements.

Emote slots are no longer deleted if an equipped emote is traded while in a match.

Players can now set their parachute sensitivity.

North on the Compass now stands out.

Fixed an issue that should reduce the number of G29 errors players are encountering.

Fixed an issue that should reduce the number of G29 errors players are encountering.

Minor performance improvements.

Players can now set their parachute sensitivity.

Zip code submission window and code redemption windows no longer occasionally gray out in the UI.

Updated in-game references from Hunting Rifle to Sniper Rifle.

Fixed issue where zip code submission and code redemption windows would occasionally gray out in the UI.

Improved performance during combat with optimized shotgun firing code.

Improved performance during combat by optimizing the shotgun firing code.

Slightly increased the transition time into scoped mode for the Sniper Rifle, making the lens less intrusive.

Slightly increased the transition time into scoped mode for the Sniper Rifle, making the lens less intrusive.

Updated in-game references to the Hunting Rifle to now refer to it as the Sniper Rifle.

Retaining the 7-day waiting period before items can be placed on the Steam Community Market to protect against fraud.

All tradeable items from within locked crates, along with tradeable special event and giveaway items, can now be traded on the Steam Marketplace.

H1Z1 is holding a Free Week from Dec. 14th to Dec. 21st, allowing players to download and play the game for free.

H1Z1 is currently available for 75% off on Steam during the Free Week.

All tradeable items from locked Crates, special event, and giveaway items can now be traded on the Steam Marketplace.

H1Z1 is holding a free week from Dec. 14th to Dec. 21st, allowing players to download and play the game for free.

H1Z1 is currently available for 75% off on Steam during the free week.

H1Z1 retains a 7-day waiting period before items can be placed on the Steam Community Market to protect against fraud.

Fixed an issue causing AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.

The Shotgun, Magnum, Hunting Rifle, and M9 have received updated models.

Initial safe zone size increased by 10%, initial safe zone time increased to 2min, and gas damage for phases 6-9 decreased.

Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets consolidated, allowing skin choice regardless of helmet type.

Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.

The Compass now shows nearby points of interest, airdrop crates, gas ring edge, and teammate icons, with opacity indicating distance.

Improvements made to the smoke grenade for visual consistency for players in and out of the smoke.

Initial safe zone size increased by 10%, safe zone time increased, and gas damage decreased for later phases.

Trailer doors now render further away to prevent shooting through closed trailers.

The Compass now shows nearby points of interest, airdrop crates, gas ring edge, and teammate icons, with opacity indicating distance.

Improvements made to the smoke grenade for visual consistency.

Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.

The 1911 has been removed from the game, and its skins have been transferred to the M9.

The 1911 has been removed from the game, and all its skins have been transferred to the M9.

Shotgun, Magnum, Hunting Rifle, and M9 have new models.

Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.

Trailer doors now render further away to prevent shooting through closed trailers.

UI now properly updates with skull payouts for completed tutorial challenges in the main menu.

Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.

Shoe types are now tiered, providing various run speed and fall damage reductions.

UI now properly updates with skull payouts for completed tutorial challenges in the main menu.

Fixed an issue causing AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.

Shoe types are now tiered, affecting run speed and fall damage reduction.

Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets have been consolidated, allowing skin selection regardless of helmet type.

Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.

Trailer doors now render further away to prevent shooting through closed trailers.

The safe zone duration for Gas Phase 1 has been increased to two minutes.

Fixed an issue causing AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.

UI now properly updates with skull payouts for tutorial challenges completed in the main menu.

The 1911 has been removed from the game, and its skins have been transferred to the M9.

Shot block now prevents players from shooting over certain objects when they shouldn't be able to.

Gas damage has been decreased for phases 6 through 9.

Gas Phase 1 safe zone duration has been increased to two minutes.

Fixed an issue causing AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.

Shoe types are now tiered, affecting run speed and fall damage reduction.

The Compass now shows nearby points of interest, airdrop crates, gas ring edge, and teammate icons.

Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.

Shot block now prevents players from shooting over certain objects when they shouldn't be able to.

The 1911 has been removed, and its skins have been transferred to the M9.

Blood effects have been changed back to the classic mist effect.

Shoe types are now tiered, with unique sound effects but the same footstep volume.

An all-new Icebreaker Crate has been added to the game.

Gas damage has been decreased for phases 6 through 9.

Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets have been consolidated into a single category for skin selection.

The Compass now shows nearby points of interest, airdrop crates, gas ring edge, and teammate icons.

UI now properly updates with skull payouts for completed tutorial challenges.

Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.

An all-new Icebreaker Crate has been added to the game.

Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets have been consolidated into a single category for skin selection.

Improvements made to the smoke grenade for better visual consistency.

Improvements made to the smoke grenade for visual consistency for players in and out of the smoke.

Trailer doors now render further away to prevent shooting through closed trailers.

Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.

Introduced new weapon models for M9, Magnum, M40 Sniper (replacing Hunting Rifle), and Riot Shotgun (replacing current version).

UI no longer gets stuck when auto-transitioning to Team Spectate with the new Player Report window up.

UI no longer gets stuck when auto-transitioning to Team Spectate with the new Player Report window up.

Reduced the number of ATV spawns from 208 to 160 per match to help improve game performance.

Reduced the number of ATV spawns from 208 to 160 per match to help improve game performance.

Introduced new weapon models for M9, Magnum, M40 Sniper (replacing Hunting Rifle), and Riot Shotgun (replacing current version).

DreamHack Bandanas will be distributed at this time.

Default mouse sensitivity is now set to 25 for new players or fresh installs.

Fixed a rare case where AK-47 and SMG could appear to be stuck firing indefinitely.

Office buildings, residential areas, barns, trailers, and several smaller loot spots now have more balanced and consistent loot distribution.

Discarded Daily Challenges will no longer occasionally fail to be replaced.

Quickly dragging and dropping items from the inventory no longer causes the icon to occasionally appear stuck.

Hunting rifle bullets now destroy DTOs in two or three shots (down from ten).

Removed the unnecessary 'Next' button from the Score End Screen.

DreamHack Bandanas will be distributed at this time.

Objective text should no longer be cut off on the Challenge Summary Screen.

Combat Zone time of day updated to be consistent with The Arena.

Chain link fence sounds are no longer heard throughout the zone.

Quickly dragging and dropping items from the inventory no longer causes the icon to occasionally appear stuck.

World and Region has been added back into the HUD.

Leaving Combat Zone is now immediate (removed the 10 second timer).

Removed the unnecessary 'Next' button from the Score End Screen.

Office buildings, residential areas, barns, trailers, and several smaller loot spots now have more balanced and consistent loot distribution.

Players who are killed by the environment now properly transition to team spectate.

Brought back Shotties & Snipers as the first of three Holiday Events that will reward a special Festive Set.

Leaving Combat Zone is now immediate (removed the 10 second timer).

Fixed a rare case where shots could be missing their sound effect.

Fixed a rare case where shots could be missing their sound effect.

Multiple ATVs will no longer occasionally spawn in the same location.

Added Tutorial Challenges to help new players understand the basics of the game.

Ambient sound effects (such as water) no longer persist to the main menu after death.

Multiple ATVs will no longer occasionally spawn in the same location.

Updated the Player Report tool to allow you to provide additional context and information when reporting.

Ambient sound effects (such as water) no longer persist to the main menu after death.

Default mouse sensitivity is now set to 25 for new players or fresh installs.

Players should no longer be able to exit vehicles in order to get inside objects.

Updated the Player Report tool to allow you to provide additional context and information when reporting.

World and Region has been added back into the HUD.

Improvements made to anti-cheat systems.

Toxic Cargo Pants have been updated to be more consistent with the rest of the Toxic Set.

Players should no longer be able to exit vehicles in order to get inside objects.

Objective text should no longer be cut off on the Challenge Summary Screen.

Discarded Daily Challenges will no longer occasionally fail to be replaced.

Toxic Cargo Pants have been updated to be more consistent with the rest of the Toxic Set.

Implemented various anti-cheat improvements.

Players who are killed by the environment now properly transition to team spectate.

Hunting rifle bullets now destroy DTOs in two or three shots (down from ten).

Combat Zone time of day updated to be consistent with The Arena.

Fixed an issue that could cause micro-stutter on some machines.

Fixed a rare case where AK-47 and SMG could appear to be stuck firing indefinitely.

Chain link fence sounds are no longer heard throughout the zone.

Added Tutorial Challenges to help new players understand the basics of the game.

Fixed an issue that could cause micro-stutter on some machines.

Rapidly opening and closing the Inventory no longer causes the UI to lock up.

Item icons will no longer occasionally persist on screen after being dragged from the Inventory.

Players will no longer be locked in crouch position when respawning in Combat Zone while crouching and in first-person.

Fixed a few crashes.

Item icons will no longer occasionally persist on screen after being dragged from the Inventory.

Rapidly opening and closing the Inventory no longer causes the UI to lock up.

While in Fort Destiny, pressing the Inventory Key while in the Options Menu no longer brings up an empty tab.

Players will no longer be locked in crouch position when respawning in Combat Zone while crouching and in first-person.

Teammate UI now correctly shows red health bars.

Events are now ordered properly in the UI.

Changing your Reticle will no longer cause the in-game menu UI to get stuck on screen.

Events are now ordered properly in the UI.

Changing your Reticle will no longer cause the in-game menu UI to get stuck on screen.

While in Fort Destiny, pressing the Inventory Key while in the Options Menu no longer brings up an empty tab.

Teammate UI now correctly shows red health bars.

Fixed a few crashes.

Creating and disbanding a group no longer incorrectly causes exclamation marks to appear next to game modes.

Creating and disbanding a group no longer incorrectly causes exclamation marks to appear next to game modes.

Fall damage is now only determined by height, removing random damage from forward velocity.

New button allows players to scrap all but one of selected items.

Gas begins moving after 2 minutes and 15 seconds instead of 4 minutes and 30 seconds.

Lighting and colors in The Arena have been improved based on player feedback.

Gas begins moving after 2 minutes and 15 seconds instead of 4 minutes and 30 seconds.

Players can now enter slowly moving vehicles.

Added a fixed, non-rotating pattern for Shotgun blasts including a center pellet.

Shotgun damage and fall-off damage increased for better close-quarters reliability.

The fifth passenger in a vehicle can now reload and shoot.

Resolved multiple issues related to player interactions and vehicle entry.

Resolved an issue that could prevent Twitch Accounts from linking to Daybreak Accounts.

Bullet drop for pistols and rifles has been reduced to improve accuracy.

Players can now enter vehicles that are moving slowly.

First safe zone is now revealed after 45 seconds instead of 2 minutes.

Slightly decreased recoil reset time for more responsive shooting.

Players can now loot while reloading their weapons.

These modes will now be presented through the Events system.

Fall damage is now consistent, determined only by height.

First safe zone revealed after 45 seconds instead of 2 minutes.

Added a fixed, non-rotating pattern for shotgun blasts including a center pellet.

An all-new game mode designed for practicing combat mechanics with respawning and a full kit.

Fire rate of the AK-47 has been reduced to alleviate close-quarters spammability.

You can no longer throw a grenade and shoot with a single click.

Explosive arrows now deal significant damage to vehicles.

Bullet drop values for pistols and rifles adjusted closer to pre-Combat Update levels.

Resolved an issue preventing successful linking of Twitch Accounts to Daybreak Accounts.

Item spawns increased in Duos by 15% and Fives by 25%.

Multiple gameplay bugs fixed, including issues with grenades and player visibility.

Time of day adjusted to enhance gameplay visibility.

Reduced AK-47 fire rate to alleviate close-quarters spammability.

Various anti-cheat improvements and crash fixes implemented.

Players receive three daily challenges with varying difficulty, rewarding Skulls.

Fuel consumption is slightly faster when using turbo boost.

Improved visuals in The Arena based on player feedback.

The fifth passenger in a vehicle can now reload and shoot.

Players receive three daily challenges with varying difficulties, rewarding Skulls upon completion.

A new game mode designed for practicing combat mechanics with respawn and a full kit.

Changed text color for carrying capacity in Inventory for better readability.

Players can now loot while reloading their weapons.

Slightly decreased AR-15 recoil reset time for more responsive 2-taps.

Reduces download size of the game and improves future downloads.

Shotgun damage and fall-off damage increased for better close-quarters reliability.

Reticle no longer slightly moves when punching.

The Bounty System has been removed. Skulls are now earned via Daily Challenges.

Reticle no longer slightly moves when punching.

All Satchels now yield two cloth scraps when shredded.

Fuel tanks now detonate if hit by a Molotov or Flaming Arrow.

One shot from an SMG now brings Makeshift Armor to 16% condition instead of 0%.

Balanced out loot distribution at The Dam, the barns, and some office buildings.

Leggings and skinny jeans no longer clip into Conveys.

Players can now enter vehicles that are moving slowly.

Stun Grenade effect will no longer be canceled by exposure to a second Stun Grenade.

The recoil penalty on the AR that was present on the last build has been rolled back.

The assets for the Payload Crate and Skull Store additions are in this build.

Backpacks that are upright (e.g. leaning against the wall) will show up in proximity now.

Fixed an issue that made Twitch accounts fail to properly link.

Updated the map to reflect changes made to The Arena.

Leather Satchels are now visually distinguishable from plain Satchels.

Shots fired from the passenger seat should no longer occasionally hit the player in the backseat.

Players can now enter vehicles that are moving slowly.

Group members will no longer get stuck in a queue if the leader queues while one or more group members are in an unready state.

Leggings and skinny jeans no longer clip into Conveys.

Players should no longer occasionally enter a handgun stance when exiting a vehicle.

Shots fired from the passenger seat should no longer occasionally hit the player in the backseat.

Made Survivor Backpacks a bit smaller.

Preseason 7 will be starting with the next Live Update; it has switched over on this Test build.

Preseason 7 will be starting with the next Live Update; it has switched over on this Test build.

Regular arrows no longer do excessive damage to vehicles.

Throwables such as grenades now break windows so that they can be thrown through them.

Fixed an issue that made Twitch accounts fail to properly link.

Training and Skirmish modes have been removed. Future Skirmishes will be rolled out through the Events system.

Lots of bug fixes related to Daily Challenges to ensure they are acquired, displayed, and completed consistently.

Explosive Arrows now properly break destructible objects and glass doors.

Lots of bug fixes related to Daily Challenges to ensure they are acquired, displayed, and completed consistently.

Leather Satchels are now visually distinguishable from plain Satchels.

Regular arrows no longer do excessive damage to vehicles.

A fresh version of The Arena with updated lighting and visuals as well as lots of bug fixes.

The Bounty System has been removed. Skulls are now earned via Daily Challenges.

Balanced out loot distribution at The Dam, the barns, and some office buildings.

Fuel tanks now detonate if hit by a Molotov or Flaming Arrow.

The assets for the Payload Crate and Skull Store additions are in this build.

SMG bullets now properly go through chain-link fences.

Made Survivor Backpacks a bit smaller.

Players should no longer occasionally enter a handgun stance when exiting a vehicle.

Backpacks that are upright (e.g. leaning against the wall) will show up in proximity now.

End Screens should no longer persist to front end when dying with your map open.

Training and Skirmish modes have been removed. Future Skirmishes will be rolled out through the Events system.

The recoil penalty on the AR that was present on the last build has been rolled back.

All Satchels now yield two cloth scraps when shredded.

End Screens should no longer persist to front end when dying with your map open.

Camera will no longer rarely veer off target when crouching and quickly switching between first and third person.

Throwables such as grenades now break windows so that they can be thrown through them.

Explosive Arrows now properly break destructible objects and glass doors.

Group members will no longer get stuck in a queue if the leader queues while one or more group members are in an unready state.

SMG bullets now properly go through chain-link fences.

A fresh version of The Arena with updated lighting and visuals as well as lots of bug fixes.

One shot from an SMG now brings Makeshift Armor to 16% condition instead of 0%.

Stun Grenade effect will no longer be canceled by exposure to a second Stun Grenade.

Camera will no longer rarely veer off target when crouching and quickly switching between first and third person.

Updated the map to reflect changes made to The Arena.

Three challenges refresh every 24 hours, rewarding Skulls upon completion.

Slight increase in bullet drop from what is currently on Test

Improved visuals and gameplay based on player feedback.

Players can now ADS while reloading non-scope weapons.

First Slot AR, Second Slot AK, Third Slot SMG or Shotty

Should be able to ADS now while reloading.

You can discard up to one challenge each day and get a replacement.

Slight increase in horizontal recoil tolerance and bullet drop.

Three challenges that refresh every 24 hours, rewarding Skulls upon completion.

Lower max population to 55 from 70

Slight increase in bullet drop.

Slight increase in horizontal recoil tolerance to combat spraying

First Slot AR, Second Slot AK, Third Slot SMG or Shotty

Improved visuals and gameplay based on player feedback.

Lower max population to 55 from 70

Slight increase in bullet drop from what is currently on Test

Starting a reload at the same time as entering a vehicle should no longer result in incorrect clip size or situations where the gun appears to be reloaded but is still empty.

Starting a reload at the same time as entering a vehicle should no longer result in incorrect clip size or situations where the gun appears to be reloaded but is still empty.

Entering a vehicle while reloading should no longer prevent the player from exiting the vehicle for longer than the normal cooldown.

Added more loot to several warehouses that were lacking.

Added more loot to several warehouses that were lacking.

Entering a vehicle while reloading should no longer prevent the player from exiting the vehicle for longer than the normal cooldown.

Players now move at the correct speed when crouching in water.

Crossbows now correctly reload after switching arrows and aiming down sights.

Number of throwables shown in Inventory is now always correct.

Smoke grenades now better obscure players and objects.

The character no longer blocks the reticle when using a bow and moving while crouching.

Players can no longer swap seats while a throwable is primed.

Fixed a Hosted Games issue where hosts can incorrectly see opponents on the map.

Fixed an issue where simultaneously crouching and entering a vehicle can cause your character to appear crouched upon exiting.

Throws should no longer be rejected by quickly switching weapons after a throw.

Emoting no longer interrupts crouch fatigue from being applied.

Fixed unbalanced loot distribution in several areas.

Actions performed immediately after throwing are no longer prevented or interrupted.

Smoothed out the aim down sights camera transition when a passenger in a fast-moving vehicle.

Aim-point should be more consistent when aiming down sights as you exit cover.

Character shooting animation now orients correctly when aiming down while crouched.

Various anti-cheat improvements and crash fixes.

Fixed an issue that could cause players to not see crouch fatigue being applied.

Leaving a match will no longer cause smoke grenades to despawn before their timer runs out.

Items equipped via double-click while auto-running should no longer occasionally be unequipped.

Fixed an issue that could cause vehicles to incorrectly spawn with Fuel in the Inventory.

Priming a throwable while inside a vehicle will no longer cause it to be immediately thrown upon exiting.

The camera no longer moves upwards when aiming down sights while free looking.

The camera no longer shifts downwards when aiming down sights immediately after firing.

Throw preview arc is now more accurate when throwing to the side of a vertical object.

Opening the inventory while running no longer briefly stops your character.

The Dynamic Reticle now properly expands when jumping while aiming down sights.

Explosions now go through chain-link fences.

The Swagnum Opus Skirmish will be available until 10AM PT on Monday, October 2.

Players can participate in the Swagnum Opus Skirmish until 10AM PT on Monday, October 2.

The Swagnum Opus ruleset will be available as a Skirmish mode for the weekend.

The Swagnum Opus ruleset will be available as a Skirmish mode for the weekend, allowing players to earn rewards.

The team is working on significant code and asset re-work to increase and stabilize FPS.

The loot system will be overhauled to improve item spawn logic and diversity.

The team is working towards having combat deathmatch as a training/warm-up area in the next major release.

The new airdrop system aims to create more moments of contention as the match progresses.

Today's loot system update reduces the number of melee weapons in the game until melee can be overhauled entirely.

The reward loop for players and progression is about to receive serious effort.

The timing and pacing of the match, including safe zone timing and gas ring speed, are being addressed.

The upcoming update will introduce three new weapons to the game.

A semi-automatic shotgun designed for close-range combat with a higher fire rate and tighter spread.

A fully automatic rifle that trades damage for accuracy, featuring a double magazine for extended firefights.

A semi-automatic rifle with a low magnification scope, rewarding careful shot placement despite a slower fire rate.

A semi-automatic rifle with a low magnification scope, rewarding players for careful shot placement.

The semi-automatic Combat Shotgun offers a close-range alternative with a higher fire rate and tighter spread.

The fully automatic KH43 provides a balance of accuracy and control, trading damage for easier handling.

Added a Crouch Fatigue system that increases the time to stand up after repeated crouching.

Fixed several dozen minor bugs in The Arena.

Optimizations improve framerate performance, particularly on high-end machines.

Re-tuned crouching to occur more quickly and added a Crouch Fatigue system.

Passengers can now scrap and craft items while the vehicle is moving.

Fixed several dozen minor bugs in The Arena.

Fixed camera stutter when jumping and aiming down sights with a crossbow.

Vehicles now spawn with full tanks and lootable fuel can spawn at gas stations and in airdrops.

Increased the horizontal recoil for the AK-47 by roughly 25%, and the vertical recoil by 5%.

Standing on a vehicle will no longer cause exiting players to exit far away from the vehicle.

Increased the horizontal recoil for the AK-47 by roughly 25%, and the vertical recoil by 5%.

Vehicles now spawn with full tanks and lootable fuel can spawn at gas stations and in airdrops.

Crouch spamming will result in temporarily getting locked in the crouch state.

The camera will no longer stutter when jumping and aiming down sights with a crossbow.

Standing on a vehicle will no longer cause exiting players to exit far away from the vehicle.

Optimizations improve framerate performance, particularly on high-end machines.

Re-tuned crouching to occur more quickly and introduced a Crouch Fatigue system.

Crouch spamming will temporarily lock the player in the crouch state.

Vehicle passengers can now scrap and craft items while the vehicle is moving.

The hipfire shooting mechanism will remain the same as currently implemented on live servers.

Zooming into the map when the game is in windowed mode no longer causes issues when switching back to full screen mode.

Slightly reduced the fire rate of the Hellfire 4-6.

Lowered ammo capacity per clip to 24 (from 30).

Implemented a new recoil system for aiming down sights (ADS) that moves away from a strict Cone of Fire, allowing players to compensate for recoil during rapid fire.

SMG sound effects should no longer incorrectly play as if the shooter were nearby.

Movement speed is no longer incorrectly reduced after exiting a vehicle with the throwing arch activated.

This reduces the bullets to kill to 6 (from 7), without armor.

Increased damage per bullet by 16%, reducing bullets to kill to 6 (from 7), without armor.

Reduced the number of pistols that spawn.

Smoke grenade inventory capacity reduced to 50 (from 100).

Items in the inventory should no longer shift when moving while looting.

Wood Axes will no longer spawn.

Reticle should no longer lock in place while aiming down sights with a bow.

Each weapon will have unique recoil behaviors, affecting how players manage accuracy and rate of fire.

Each weapon will have characteristic recoil behaviors, with some guns exhibiting more consistent recoil patterns than others.

The ADS shooting mechanic will now rely primarily on recoil to add an accuracy penalty during rapid fire, moving away from the strict Cone of Fire system.

Dead bodies no longer have collision.

The cone of fire mechanic has been removed while aiming down sights.

Vertical recoil with horizontal variance has been applied to all weapons when aiming down sights.

The hipfire shooting mechanism will continue to use the current system without changes.

Significantly reduced the number of knives and machetes that spawn.

Bullet drop has been significantly increased for all weapons (excluding shotguns and bows).

Teammates simultaneously exiting a vehicle will once again spawn in the intended spot next to the vehicle.

Fixed cone of fire expanding when strafing on uneven surfaces such as vehicle roofs.

Icons on the vehicle HUD (Keys, etc.) will no longer briefly light up when a user exits a vehicle.

Fixed an issue where headshots could register as bodyshots if the target is aiming down sights.

Doors should now always open AWAY from the player who is opening it.

The latest Skirmish will be unlocked next week for playtesting, featuring unique gameplay mechanics.

Black and Orange Athletic Hoodie now has its proper interact options.

Pistols are spawning approximately twice as frequently as intended. This is already fixed internally.

Fixed an issue where headshots could register as bodyshots if the target is aiming down sights.

Fixed another edge-case that could cause group members to incorrectly be flagged as not ready.

Glowing skin effects no longer show through Smoke Grenades at certain angles.

Non-instant actions may be interrupted if performed immediately after throwing a grenade.

There should no longer be rare occurrences where you can see a faint outline of an opposing player through a tree.

You can now zoom into the Map using the mouse wheel.

Vehicle inventory will now always show contents despite rapidly opening and closing it.

Fixed cone of fire expanding when strafing on uneven surfaces such as vehicle roofs.

If you have a Heal ticking from a First Aid Kit and use another, the Heal duration will be reset to max duration.

When using Team Spectate, you’ll now see incoming and outgoing hit indicators.

There should no longer be rare occurrences where you can see a faint outline of an opposing player through a tree.

Crossbow no longer sways when zoomed in.

Vehicles now take damage from other nearby vehicles exploding.

Vehicle inventory will now always show contents despite rapidly opening and closing it.

There is now player-to-player collision for teammates and enemies.

Black and Orange Athletic Hoodie now has its proper interact options.

In the Lobby Friends menu, the red arrow now indicates whether the friend is playing H1Z1.

If you have a Heal ticking from a First Aid Kit and use another, the Heal duration will be reset to max duration.

Doors should now always open AWAY from the player who is opening it.

There is now player-to-player collision for teammates and enemies.

Icons on the vehicle HUD will no longer briefly light up when a user exits a vehicle.

Fixed an exploit where you could get zero recoil in first person for a few shots.

Increased the minimum time between throws from 1.25 seconds to 2.25 seconds.

Players no longer spawn in with a Belt Pouch; Waist Pack now provides 200 capacity (down from 300).

Glowing skin effects no longer show through Smoke Grenades at certain angles.

When using Team Spectate, you’ll now see incoming and outgoing hit indicators.

Increased the minimum time between throws from 1.25 seconds to 2.25 seconds.

Fixed another edge-case that could cause group members to incorrectly be flagged as not ready.

Players no longer spawn in with a Belt Pouch; Waist Pack now provides 200 capacity (down from 300).

Crossbow no longer sways when zoomed in.

You can now zoom into the Map using the mouse wheel.

Vehicles now take damage from other nearby vehicles exploding.

The latest Skirmish will be unlocked next week for playtesting with unique gameplay mechanics.

Teammate icons can flicker when auto-running with the map open.

Fixed an exploit where you could get zero recoil in first person for a few shots.

In the Lobby Friends menu, the red arrow now indicates whether the friend is playing H1Z1.

Introducing a cooldown system for crouching to prevent spamming, similar to CS:GO's system.

Implemented new detection methods resulting in the banning of over 25,000 accounts.

Implemented additional detection methods leading to the banning of over 25k accounts.

Adding more bullet drop to enhance long-range combat skill and reward.

Transitioning from a cone of fire system to a recoil-based system for most weapons when aiming down sights.

Increasing the bulk of grenades in inventory and implementing a cooldown for throwing grenades.

Clarifying that base movement speed remains the same, with new animations to improve perception of speed.

Increasing the bulk of grenades in inventory and implementing a cooldown for throwing grenades.

Introducing a cooldown system for crouching, similar to CS:GO, affecting only the upward action.

Transitioning from a cone of fire system to a recoil-based system for most weapons when aiming down sights.

Clarifying that base movement speed remains unchanged, with new animations in development to improve perception.

Adding more bullet drop to enhance skill-based long-range engagements.

Decreased the minimum cone of fire while aiming down sights to 0 and slightly increased the cone of fire bloom per shot.

Significantly decreased the maximum ADS cone of fire, decreased minimum ADS cone of fire to 0, and reduced damage from 45 to 32 while increasing headshot multiplier from 2.5x to 4.5x.

Slightly decreased the min and max cone of fire, improving accuracy and control.

Slightly increased the maximum ADS cone of fire, making it less effective when spammed.

Slightly increased the maximum ADS cone of fire, making it less effective when spammed.

Slightly decreased the min and max cone of fire, improving accuracy and control.

Decreased the minimum cone of fire while aiming down sights to 0 and slightly increased the cone of fire bloom per shot.

Significantly decreased the maximum ADS cone of fire, decreased minimum ADS cone of fire to 0, damage reduced from 45 to 32, and headshot multiplier increased from 2.5x to 4.5x.

Additional cheat detection measures are being implemented to help reduce current cheats.

Improved communication between the in-game Lobby and Steam to reduce incorrect readiness messages.

Hoodies will now always correctly lower when a helmet is equipped.

Improved communication between the in-game Lobby and Steam to reduce incorrect readiness messages.

Additional cheat detection measures are being implemented to reduce current cheats.

A new option allows players to toggle zoom with a single right-click instead of holding it.

Hoodies will now always correctly lower when a helmet is equipped.

A new option to toggle zoom with a single right-click has been added to the UI.

Airdrops will include a variety of items such as armor, health items, and tiered weapons.

Introduction of tiered weapons that provide utility without excessive power, maintaining balance.

Changes to vehicle mechanics to prevent excessive use and promote balanced gameplay.

Additional quality of life improvements and weapon tuning will be included in the Invitational build.

A revised loot system to reduce RNG and provide a more consistent experience for players.

Airdrops will include a variety of items, including armor and tiered weapons, to enhance gameplay strategy.

Changes to vehicle mechanics to prevent excessive use and promote balanced gameplay.

Tiered weapons will provide utility without excessive power, maintaining balance in gameplay.

Revamped loot distribution to reduce RNG and improve player experience.

New match progression system with more airdrops and strategic choices for players.

New match progression system with airdrops that escalate gameplay and provide strategic choices.

Additional QoL improvements and weapon tuning for the upcoming Invitational build.

Looking to add new guns, maps, and more in future updates.

Emphasis on power progression and vehicles to speed up gameplay and keep players moving.

Multiple supply crates will be airdropped into the arena at the same time, containing upgraded weapon variants.

With the rollout of the Combat Update, Preseason 6 begins with new scoring for Solos, Duos, and Fives.

Throwables can now be thrown without reloading, with an aim arc feature added.

Movement controls have been fine-tuned for better responsiveness and connection to character actions.

Free-look functionality has been added to the Parachute with adjustable sensitivity.

A lightweight and effective submachine gun for close-quarters combat.

A new reticle that blooms with recoil has been added, showing accuracy when aiming.

Players can now look around while parachuting, with adjustable sensitivity.

Players can now move while looting.

Various improvements including reduced explosive barrel damage and updated visuals.

Magnum damage per shot increased from 30 to 45.

AR-15 damage per shot decreased from 25 to 22.5.

Weapons have been re-tuned for more realistic behavior and distinct roles. Bullets now move at a more believable speed.

Shots now leave a light trail behind them to visualize bullet trajectory.

New hitmarkers have been added to the shotgun to indicate pellet hits.

Players start with a random gun and infinite ammo, with weapons changing as the match progresses.

Players start with a random gun and infinite ammo, with periodic weapon changes.

New POIs include Harris County Fairgrounds, CWP Water Treatment Authority, and more.

Players can now move while looting.

M1911 damage per shot increased from 25 to 27.5 and magazine size increased to 10 rounds.

Improved UI and commands for hosts running games.

M1911 magazine size increased from 7 to 10 rounds.

Improvements to Hosted Games including support for Duos and Fives.

AR-15 damage per shot decreased from 25 to 22.5.

Throwables no longer require reloading and can be aimed with an Aim Arc.

Various improvements including new rock formations and destructible objects.

A new fully automatic submachine gun effective in close-quarters combat.

AK-47 damage per shot is 30 with increased projectile speed.

New POIs include Harris County Fairgrounds, CWP Water Treatment Authority, East Valley Shopping Center, CWP Utilities Compound 62, and Sunny Pines.

Magnum damage per shot increased from 30 to 45.

Weapons have been re-tuned for more realistic behavior and distinct roles. Bullets now move at a more believable speed.

A new reticle has been added that shows recoil effects while firing.

With the rollout of the Combat Update, Preseason 6 begins with new scoring for Solos, Duos, and Fives.

AK-47 damage per shot is 30, with increased projectile speed.

Shots now leave a light trail behind them to visualize bullet trajectory.

Movement controls have been fine-tuned for better responsiveness.

The bleed mechanic has been simplified to three states, with a consistent UI.

New hitmarkers added to show how many pellets from the shotgun landed.

The bleed mechanic has been simplified to three states, with a consistent UI showing blood icons.

Improved the performance issues that could briefly occur when opening the Inventory.

Improved the performance issues that could briefly occur when opening the Inventory.

Duos and Fives are now available for the weekend on the Test Server.

Visual and audio effects for grenades now play at 300 meters, increased from 65 meters.

Camera should no longer bobble up and down when using the classic camera and fists out.

Visual and audio effects for grenades now play at 300 meters, increased from 65 meters.

Letting the match timer end will no longer cause end screens to not appear.

Voice chat does not work in the group lobby on the Main Menu but works in-game.

Scope now displays properly when zooming in while jumping.

Explosive damage should now be applied much more consistently despite objects being in the way.

Explosive damage should now be applied much more consistently despite objects being in the way.

Duos and Fives modes are now available for the weekend on the Test Server.

ATV mud splash effects have been cleaned up.

Camera should no longer bobble up and down when using the classic camera and fists out.

Recently Played With’ UI now populates properly.

Fixed a camera jitter that could occur when interacting while aiming down sights.

The dot indicating your position on the map has been replaced by an animated icon for better visibility.

Fixed an issue that caused the Airdrop audio to occasionally not play.

Fixed a delay that occurred when zooming in with the binoculars for the first time.

Fixed a delay that occurred when zooming in with the binoculars for the first time.

Fixed an issue that caused the Airdrop audio to occasionally not play.

Incoming shots should no longer occasionally be silent.

Scope now displays properly when zooming in while jumping.

You can no longer enter a vehicle while throwing, which caused numerous issues.

End screens now properly display when a player wins with their inventory open.

End screens now properly display when a player wins with their inventory open.

Incoming shots should no longer occasionally be silent.

Fixed a few crashes that were occurring on the last build.

Letting the match timer end will no longer cause end screens to not appear.

First person throwing preview arc is now more precise to the trajectory of the throw.

ATV mud splash effects have been cleaned up.

You can no longer enter a vehicle while throwing, which caused numerous issues.

Wooden arrows now cause bleeding.

Wooden arrows now cause bleeding.

Fixed a camera jitter that could occur when interacting while aiming down sights.

Slightly lowered the probability that a match will end in a city.

Fixed a few crashes that were occurring on the last build.

Dead teammate map locations no longer show up.

Recently Played With’ UI now populates properly.

The dot indicating your position on the map has been replaced by an animated icon for better visibility.

Dead teammate map locations no longer show up.

Slightly lowered the probability that a match will end in a city.

First person throwing preview arc is now more precise to the trajectory of the throw.

Slightly increased bullet drop.

Balanced the spawn distribution for ATVs for more consistent map presence.

The gas ring will no longer expand or change unexpectedly during the last gas phase.

The gas ring will no longer expand or change unexpectedly during the last gas phase.

Headshots against players without a helmet equipped are now one-shot kills.

Other players' tracers can now be seen even if they weren’t in sight.

Slightly increased bullet drop, reduced projectile speed to 875 (from 1000), and increased cone of fire recovery rate.

Players can mute/unmute others by looking at them and pressing Control+T. Muted players are shown with a 'muted' icon.

All throwable weapons now have consistent throwing ranges.

Headshots against players without a helmet equipped are now one-shot kills.

Slightly increased bullet drop and reduced projectile speed to 650 (from 700).

Entering the menu while in third person ADS no longer locks aim-point.

Slightly increased bullet drop and reduced projectile speed to 650 (from 700).

Raised the spawn caps for off-roader, pickup truck, and police car by 17% to ensure new POIs are populated with vehicles.

Several crashes have been fixed.

Raised the spawn caps for off-roader, pickup truck, and police car by 17%.

Weapons no longer miss shooting animations while firing from crawling position.

Several crashes have been fixed.

Improvements and fixes for silent footsteps, including material types and muffled sound issues.

Balanced the spawn distribution for ATVs for more consistent map presence.

Slightly increased bullet drop, reduced projectile speed to 875 (from 1000), and increased cone of fire recovery rate.

All throwable weapons now have consistent throwing ranges.

Slightly increased bullet drop.

Speaker indicators now include player tier and identify group members.

Other players' tracers can now be seen even if they weren’t in sight.

Inventory capacity is now properly displayed when no items are equipped that increase capacity.

Entering the menu while in third person ADS no longer locks aim-point.

General art polish applied to The Arena along with nearly 500 fixed issues.

Speaker indicators now include player tier and identify group members.

Weapons no longer miss shooting animations while crawling.

Driver shadows are no longer rendered over the vehicle shadow.

Fixed three material types that weren’t playing the correct shoe sound and a bug causing muffled footsteps.

Driver shadows are no longer rendered over the vehicle shadow.

Inventory capacity is now properly displayed when no items are equipped that increase capacity.

Players can mute/unmute others by looking at them and pressing Control+T.

General art polish applied, with nearly 500 issues fixed, including clipping items and stuck spots. Some machine specifications may experience decreased performance.

Error text no longer briefly displays on the end-screen.

Updated the AR-15s base textures to read more consistently with various skins.

Added emissive textures and detail normals to the AK-47 and the AR-15 to increase visual fidelity in first person.

Error text no longer briefly displays on the end-screen.

Camera no longer snaps away when entering free look from ADS.

Changed the text option for the Tracer options in Gameplay Settings from 'Show Local' to 'Show Yours' for clarity.

Hellfire 4-6 damage has been decreased slightly, and the minimum cone of fire has been increased.

Removed the R380 category from weapon customization and moved Hellfire 4-6 category to in-between the shotgun and hunting rifle categories.

Removed the R380 category from weapon customization and moved Hellfire 4-6 category to in-between the shotgun and hunting rifle categories.

The sun color and time of day have been adjusted to more closely match the previous lighting of the Arena in response to feedback.

Throwable weapons can now be thrown in all directions that an ATV or Truck passenger can look.

Entering the menu or map while in third-person ADS no longer locks aim-point.

Throwable weapons can now be thrown in all directions that an ATV or Truck passenger can look.

Fixed a number of crashes.

Added emissive textures and detail normals to the AK-47 and the AR-15 to increase visual fidelity in first person.

Tracer settings will no longer render thrown grenades invisible at certain settings.

Changed the text option for the Tracer options in Gameplay Settings from 'Show Local' to 'Show Yours' for clarity.

Magnum damage has been decreased slightly, and the minimum cone of fire and cone of fire bloom has been increased.

'Take a short time to celebrate' no longer appears at the end of a match, and the winner screen appears immediately upon victory.

Updated the AR-15s base textures to read more consistently with various skins.

Tracer settings will no longer render thrown grenades invisible at certain settings.

Camera no longer snaps away when entering free look from ADS.

Fixed a number of crashes.

Magnum damage has been decreased slightly, and the minimum cone of fire and cone of fire bloom has been increased.

“Take a short time to celebrate” no longer appears at the end of a match, and the winner screen appears immediately upon victory.

The sun color and time of day have been adjusted to more closely match the previous lighting of the Arena in response to feedback.

Hellfire 4-6 damage has been decreased slightly, and the minimum cone of fire has been increased.

Entering the menu or map while in third-person ADS no longer locks aim-point.

Throwable weapons no longer go straight down when thrown from any vehicle.

Throwable weapons no longer go straight down when thrown from any vehicle.

Materials now have less glare at low settings.

Materials now have less glare at low settings.

Added new locations including Harris County Fairgrounds and East Valley Shopping Center.

Overall inventory performance improved for faster updates and interactions.

Overall inventory performance improved for faster item interactions.

Weapons have been re-tuned for more realistic behavior and distinct roles. Bullets now move at a more believable speed.

Players should no longer be killed by the environment when parachuting on or near vehicles.

AR-15 damage per shot decreased from 25 to 22.5.

Players can now move while looting.

New rotating compass added for easier navigation.

A lightweight, fully automatic submachine gun added to the game.

Weapons have been re-tuned for more realistic behavior and distinct roles.

Damage per shot decreased from 25 to 22.5.

Throwables no longer require reloading and can be aimed with an Aim Arc.

Players no longer die from the environment when parachuting near vehicles.

Bleed mechanic simplified to three states with corresponding UI indicators.

Movement controls have been improved for better responsiveness and connection to character actions.

New hitmarkers added to show how many pellets landed from shotgun shots.

Magazine size increased from 7 to 10 rounds.

Resolved issues causing footsteps to be muffled or silent.

Lightweight, fully automatic submachine gun for close-quarters combat.

Fixed issues causing footsteps to be incorrectly muffled or silent.

M1911 magazine size increased from 7 to 10 rounds.

Updated visuals for roads, trees, and lighting for better quality.

Magnum damage per shot increased from 30 to 51.

Added Dynamic and Static camera options for better character view.

New locations like Harris County Fairgrounds and East Valley Shopping Center added to the map.

Distinct roles for footwear with increased bonuses and salvage options.

Damage per shot increased from 30 to 51.

A new reticle that blooms with recoil has been added, showing accuracy when aiming down sights.

Dynamic and Static camera options added for better character view.

Stream Decks should now be working properly.

Fixed one of the issues causing hitching/micro-stuttering for some players.

Fixed one of the issues that has caused hitching/micro-stuttering for some players.

The AK-47 is coming to the Combat Update with a brand new look.

Stream Decks should now be working properly.

The AK-47 is coming to the Combat Update with a brand new look.

Meet the newest weapon coming to King of the Kill, the Sub Machine Gun, Hellfire 4-6.

A new weapon, the Hellfire 4-6 Sub Machine Gun, has been added to the game.

Fixed a crash that could occur after playing several matches back to back.

Fixed a crash that could occur after playing several matches back to back.

Player hitboxes have been slightly adjusted to provide more consistent hit feedback.

Neck shots are now critical hits to more clearly separate headshots from bodyshots.

Loot bag projectile collision has been removed so that they will no longer block shots.

Reduced idle head-bob animations for more consistent hit registration against stationary targets.

Loot bag projectile collision has been removed so that they will no longer block shots.

Fixed a rare client crash that could occur when simultaneously reloading and shooting.

StreamDeck and similar devices should function properly again.

Removed a few gas ring end-points that were on the extreme edges of the map creating unfavorable endgame scenarios.

Neck shots are now critical hits to more clearly separate headshots from bodyshots.

StreamDeck and similar devices should function properly again.

Identified and fixed an issue causing client framerate hitches.

Player hitboxes have been slightly adjusted to provide more consistent hit feedback.

Removed a few gas ring end-points that were on the extreme edges of the map creating unfavorable endgame scenarios.

Reduced idle head-bob animations for more consistent hit registration against stationary targets.

Resolved a rare client crash that could occur when simultaneously reloading and shooting.

Resolved an issue causing client framerate hitches.

Objects and lootable items no longer spawn slightly underground in warehouses.

Fixed an issue that was causing infinite load screens (IRM).

Players will now correctly be awarded credit for kills when their victim is finished off by indirect damage.

Fixed a crash that could occur with outdated graphics drivers or overheating/overclocked GPUs.

Several changes have been incorporated to further prevent cheating.

Fixed an issue where shots could pass through players sitting in vehicles from certain angles, without taking damage.

Players will now correctly be awarded credit for kills when their victim is finished off by indirect damage.

Updated the network diagnostic HUD element that can be toggled on by pressing ‘N’.

The prone to stand up animation can no longer be skipped.

Postal boxes will now correctly take damage from vehicles.

Several changes have been incorporated to further prevent cheating.

Objects and lootable items no longer spawn slightly underground in warehouses.

Fixed a crash that could occur with outdated graphics drivers or overheating/overclocked GPUs.

Fixed an issue where firing at the same time as a reload could cause the ammo count to be incorrect.

Fixed an issue that was causing infinite load screens.

Med kits are no longer consumed when they do not actually begin a heal over time.

The prone to stand up animation can no longer be skipped.

Fixed a server crash that would disconnect all players in a match when it occurred.

Renamed the 'Bandages' and 'Other Medical' key bindings to 'Medical 1' and 'Medical 2'.

Steam avatars should no longer occasionally be missing in the main menu lobby.

Steam avatars should no longer occasionally be missing in the main menu lobby.

Fixed an issue where firing at the same time as a reload could cause the ammo count to be incorrect.

Updated the network diagnostic HUD element that can be toggled on by pressing ‘N’.

Postal boxes will now correctly take damage from vehicles.

Med kits are no longer consumed when they do not actually begin a heal over time.

Renamed the 'Bandages' and 'Other Medical' key bindings to 'Medical 1' and 'Medical 2'.

Fixed an issue where shots could pass through players sitting in vehicles from certain angles, without taking damage.

Fixed a server crash that would disconnect all players in a match when it occurred.

We’ve fixed a rare client crash that would occur when using projectiles.

The OS clock will now automatically be set to 'Maximum Resolution' by default when running the game, improving hit accuracy and responsiveness.

Reporting players via control-R now requires you to be able to see them.

Fixed a hit-registration issue that could occur when a player is in water.

Top 10 and end screens now display the correct rank for matches finished with a placement higher than 150.

Keystrokes and mouse-clicks will now skip the end screen animations.

Keystrokes and mouse-clicks will now skip the end screen animations.

Added some additional monitoring to track down rare cases of frame hitching/freezing that some players have been experiencing.

Fixed a hit-registration issue that could occur when a player is in water.

Reporting players via control-R now requires you to be able to see them.

Fixed a rare case where end screen audio could get stuck playing when exiting a match.

Added some additional monitoring to track down rare cases of frame hitching/freezing that some players have been experiencing.

Fixed a rare client crash that would occur when using projectiles.

Fixed a rare case where end screen audio could get stuck playing when exiting a match.

The OS clock will now automatically be set to 'Maximum Resolution' by default when running the game, improving hit accuracy and responsiveness.

Top 10 and end screens now display the correct rank for matches finished with a placement higher than 150.

End screens now show individual and team performances for all game modes.

Divisions now based on fixed score thresholds within Tiers for clearer progression messaging.

Duos and Fives now feature a Top 10 scoring system similar to Solos.

Voice chat functionality has been added for team lobbies.

Divisions now based on fixed score thresholds within Tiers for clearer progression messaging.

Pickup truck now suffers less damage and has improved acceleration.

A new tier, Master, introduced between Diamond and Royalty, requiring 10 wins in Top 10 to attain.

Voice chat feature added for teams in the lobby.

All kills now worth the same points (1,000) regardless of match timing.

New points of interest added including Coy’s Car Salvage and Ponyvale Equestrian Estates.

A new tier, Master, introduced between Diamond and Royalty to improve player distribution.

A new tier has been added between Diamond and Royalty.

Players spawn surrounded by gas and the game starts at night.

Death screen should no longer display error strings or incorrect player names.

A new tier has been added between Diamond and Royalty.

The kill feed should no longer disappear during gameplay.

Gas phases now dynamically adjust duration based on remaining players.

Vehicles should always break through destructible objects now.

Explosives should no longer do damage through doors.

Placement scoring adjusted for team modes in Pre-Season 5.

Inventory and containers will no longer auto-sort when items are moved.

Laminated Armors will no longer spawn within 250 meters of each other.

Laminated Armors will no longer spawn within 250 meters of each other.

Introduction of Tribute Military Backpack and Royalty Military Backpack as rewards for finishing Gold or above.

Players spawn surrounded by toxic gas at night, with faster gas closure.

Scoring and leaderboards activated for team modes, allowing players to earn Top 10 scores in Solos, Duos, and Fives.

22 unique hoodies inspired by players from various countries, including Australia, Brazil, and Japan.

New Points of Interest: Coy’s Car Salvage, Ponyvale Equestrian Estates, Emerald Hydra, Site 7.

Vehicles should always break through destructible objects and other vehicle-related fixes.

22 unique hoodies inspired by players around the world, including designs from various countries.

Inventory and containers will no longer auto-sort when items are moved.

All kills now worth the same points regardless of match timing, ensuring consistent scoring.

Scoring and leaderboards activated for team modes, allowing players to earn a Top 10 score in Solos, Duos, and Fives.

Pickup truck now suffers zero damage from destructible objects and improved performance.

Introduction of Tribute Military Backpack and Royalty Military Backpack for players finishing Gold or above.

End screens now show individual and team performances for all game modes.

Gas system allows for more control over each phase of the game.

Placement scoring adjusted for team modes to align with new scoring systems.

Duos and Fives now feature a Top 10 scoring system similar to Solos.

Significant server infrastructure improvements to reduce downtime.

Significant improvements made to reduce server downtime during updates.

Augment your arsenal with cutting-edge gear in the new Nemesis Crate.

Unlocked crates can be purchased with Crowns via the in-game Marketplace.

Unlocked Nemesis Crates can be purchased with Crowns via the in-game Marketplace.

Use camouflage to your advantage with the Infiltrator set.

Take out your rivals head on with the high-tech Nemesis AR-15.

New Nemesis Crate available containing high-tech gear including the Nemesis AR-15 and Infiltrator set.

Map accuracy for gas rings improved, with added text on HUD indicating safe zone status.

Laminated armor spawn rates reduced to make them rarer and more special.

New POIs include Coy’s Car Salvage, Ponyvale Equestrian Estates, and Emerald Hydra, Site 7.

Developers plan to address hip fire and recoil in future updates.

Improvements to group formation, invite persistence, and end game information display.

The next Pre-Season introduces a new leaderboard tier called Master and changes to scoring.

The Pick-Up Truck now takes zero damage from destructible objects and has improved speed and handling.

The Off-Roader now maintains full power on slopes, improving its climbing capability.

Spawn rates for laminated armor reduced to make them rarer and more valuable.

Improvements to group formation, invite persistence, and end game information animations.

Dampening added to parachute acceleration and speed for better landing control.

The gas ring system has been completely rewritten to utilize the entire map, allowing matches to end in various locations.

Pick-Up Truck and Off-Roader receive significant handling and damage adjustments.

Map accuracy for gas rings improved and HUD now clearly indicates if players are in the safe zone.

The gas ring system has been completely rewritten to utilize the entire map, allowing matches to end in various locations.

Scoring in team games now tracks kills and assists, contributing to a team score displayed at the end of matches.

Police Car hill climbing capability slightly reduced, losing 30% power on steeper slopes.

Bombs will stop spawning once the player count reaches 20, enhancing late-game combat.

Bombs will no longer spawn after the top 20 players remain in the match.

Dampening added to parachute acceleration and speed for better landing control.

Scoring in team games now tracks individual kills and assists, contributing to a team score displayed at the end of matches.

New POIs include Coy’s Car Salvage, Ponyvale Equestrian Estates, and Emerald Hydra, Site 7.

The next Pre-Season introduces a new leaderboard tier called Master and changes to scoring for kills.

All players who logged in over the past 7 days will receive a free unlocked Nomad Crate.

All players who logged in over the past 7 days will receive a free unlocked Nomad Crate.

Laminated armors will stay in the world at their current spawn and cap rate.

Helmet shred time will remain at 1 second, reduced from 3 seconds on live.

Laminated armors will stay in the world at their current spawn and cap rate.

47.5% of airdrops will contain laminated armor, 47.5% will contain a hunting rifle, and 5% will contain both.

Makeshift armor will retain its current live value with a 1 second craft time.

Helmet shred time will be reduced to 1 second from the current 3 seconds.

Crafting time on the makeshift armor will remain at 1 second.

47.5% of airdrops will contain a laminated armor, 47.5% will contain a hunting rifle, and 5% will contain both.

AK-47 shooting sound effect should no longer continue to play after dying.

Twitch Prime off-roader skin should now properly persist between games.

AK-47 shooting sound effect should no longer continue to play after dying.

Fixed a major cause for vehicles appearing to sink into the terrain and explode when approached.

The missing color from the UK shirt has been fixed.

New diagnostic information added to help identify causes of infinite load screens.

Twitch Prime off-roader skin should now properly persist between games.

Removed redundant text from the 'Kill Streak' Kill Receipt.

The missing color from the UK shirt has been fixed.

New diagnostic information added to help identify causes of infinite load screens.

Kill Receipts should no longer occasionally be missing the player name.

Fixed a major cause of vehicles appearing to sink into the terrain and explode when approached.

Kill Receipts should no longer occasionally be missing the player name.

A change has been made to prevent situations where players could circumvent the region locking mechanism.

Fixed the bug where would occasionally cause a player’s region selection to randomly change on login.

A change has been made to prevent situations where players could circumvent the region locking mechanism.

Fixed the bug where would occasionally cause a player’s region selection to randomly change on login.

Fixed a bug that surfaced with skirmishes last weekend where match winners would occasionally receive '2nd Place' results.

Fixed a bug where some players were incorrectly disconnected for unfair gameplay.

Improvements to player movement that should reduce character warping in certain situations.

Fixed a bug that surfaced with skirmishes last weekend where match winners would occasionally receive '2nd Place' results.

Improvements to player movement that should reduce character warping in certain situations.

Fixed a bug where some players were incorrectly disconnected for unfair gameplay.

The ability to toggle shadows on/off has been added to the in-game options menu based on player feedback.

Based on player feedback, the ability to toggle shadows on/off has been added to the in-game options menu.

Additional changes have been made to further improve framerate for players that saw a decrease in FPS after last week’s game update.

Additional changes have been made to further improve framerate for players that saw a decrease in FPS after last week’s game update.

A hotfix has been published to address FPS issues reported over the past few days.

A hotfix has been published to address FPS issues reported over the past few days.

Another hotfix is being pushed out to further address FPS issues.

Another hotfix is being pushed out to further address FPS issues.

Fixed an issue that could cause players to become unable to dismount their vehicle.

Fixed an issue that could cause shots aimed at or around the head to register as body shots.

Shotties and Snipers Skirmish available every weekend through May, starting Fridays at 10:00am PT until Mondays at 10:00am PT.

Fixed a physics related crash.

Added item regarding bandages in Skirmish mode.

Fixed an issue that could cause shots aimed at or around the head to register as body shots.

Made some optimizations to improve FPS while tracking down the primary framerate issue introduced with the recent update.

Fixed a physics related crash.

Fixed an issue that could cause players to become unable to dismount their vehicle.

Skirmishes provide alternate ruleset matches on weekends. The Shotties and Snipers Skirmish features only Shotgun and Hunting Rifle.

We’ve made some optimizations to improve FPS; still tracking down primary framerate issue.

Skirmish matches with only Shotgun and Hunting Rifle available, running every weekend in May.

Finish in the top 10 on Saturday to receive the Abs Shirt and Light Blue Skinny Jeans.

Players can earn exclusive items by finishing in the top 10 in any game mode during the weekend of May 13-14.

Finish in the top 10 on Sunday to receive the White Zeds and Dark Blue Skinny Jeans.

Complete both challenges to earn an unlocked Legacy Crate containing classic items.

Finish in the top 10 on Sunday, May 14 to receive the White Zeds and Dark Blue Skinny Jeans.

Players who finish in the top 10 in any game mode will receive exclusive items during the Weekend Challenge.

Finish in the top 10 on Saturday, May 13 to receive the Abs Shirt and Light Blue Skinny Jeans.

Players who finish in the top 10 on both days will earn an unlocked Legacy Crate containing classic items.

Combined inventory and crafting screens for quicker access and management.

Armor will now show on top of parkas.

Armor will now show on top of parkas.

Three new POIs added around Pleasant Valley designed for gunplay.

Skirmishes with alternate ruleset matches will return, starting with 'Snipers and Shotties'.

Optimized hit registration code for better consistency and reduced positional desyncs.

Parachutes should no longer spin when starting a match.

Resolved a crash associated with in-game chat systems, improving stability.

Combined inventory and crafting screens for easier management.

Resolved a crash issue associated with in-game chat systems, improving stability.

Three new Points of Interest added around Pleasant Valley for enhanced gunplay.

Changed blood color from red to black and replaced Police Cruiser with a Taxi Cab for players logging in from China.

Shotgun now fires a systematic pattern of 17 pellets with no damage scaling over distance.

Optimized hit registration code for better consistency and reduced positional desyncs.

Hit markers will be bolded for headshots when using classic markers.

Changed blood color from red to black and replaced Police Cruiser with a Taxi Cab for players logging in from China.

Incoming hit sounds will now be audible.

Skirmishes with alternate rulesets will return, starting with 'Snipers and Shotties'.

Fixed issue where parachutes would spin when starting a match.

Hit markers will now be bold for headshots when using classic markers.

Incoming hit sounds will now be audible.

New skins for the ATV, Off-Roader, and Pick-Up Truck added to the game.

Shotgun now fires a systematic pattern of 17 pellets, removing damage scaling over distance.

New skins for ATV, Off-Roader, and Pick-Up Truck added to enhance vehicle identification.

The Show Me The Bunny event will take place from April 21 through April 23, featuring a chance to earn the Pink Rabbit Mask.

The Show Me The Bunny event will take place from April 21 through April 23, allowing players to earn the Pink Rabbit Mask.

Players who placed in the top 5 during the previous Show Me The Bunny event will receive 5 unlocked Nomad Crates.

Teaming in Show Me The Bunny matches is prohibited and will result in account bans.

Players who placed in the top 5 during the previous Show Me The Bunny event will receive 5 unlocked Nomad Crates.

Teaming in Show Me The Bunny matches is prohibited and will result in account bans.

Players who place in the Top 5 of a solo match during the event will receive the Pink Rabbit Mask.

Players who place in the Top 5 of a solo match during the event will receive the Pink Rabbit Mask.

Players will earn Scrap based on their placement at the end of Pre-Season 4.

Kill values will now be bucketed to reflect the phases of each match, differing from the previous escalating value method.

New Tribute Helmet added as a reward for Pre-Season 4 participants.

Kill scores have been increased and the threshold for Royalty entry has been substantially raised.

Pre-Season 4 introduces the all-new Tribute Helmet as a reward.

Increased kill scores and raised the threshold for Royalty entry based on player feedback.

Kill values will now be bucketed to reflect match phases instead of escalating values for each kill.

Players will earn Scrap based on their placement at the end of Pre-Season 4, allowing for new item purchases.

The Show Me The Bunny event has been called off for the weekend due to issues.

Players who log in and complete a match this weekend will receive a Blue Rabbit Mask next week.

Players who log in and complete a match this weekend will receive a Blue Rabbit Mask next week.

All players who participate this weekend will receive a free Nomad Crate.

All players who participate this weekend will receive a free Nomad Crate.

Players can receive a free unlocked Nomad Crate by logging in and playing a match until April 16.

Players can receive a free unlocked Nomad Crate by logging in and playing a match until April 16.

Fixed some messaging that could incorrectly indicate the server is coming down.

Made some adjustments to vehicle render distances to make them easier to see while parachuting.

Resolved an issue causing the game to crash right on startup.

Made adjustments to vehicle render distances to improve visibility while parachuting.

Belt pouches will no longer show up in loot bags.

Belt pouches will no longer appear in loot bags.

Corrected messaging that could incorrectly indicate the server is coming down.

Addressed a crash where the game would crash right on startup.

Optimizations and changes made to The Arena for better navigation and performance.

Slowed down Magnum bullets beyond 60 yards and increased drop rate at 80 yards.

Removed the ability to switch seats in a vehicle while hotwiring.

New effects and sounds for hitting armor, flesh, and vehicles.

Hotwiring vehicles simplified; players can hold the forward key to start the operation.

Enhancements made to reduce early game lag and improve interaction with objects.

Magnum bullets slowed down beyond 60 yards and increased drop rate at 80 yards to balance gameplay.

Enhancements to reduce interaction issues and falling through the world.

Allows players to watch teammates after dying in matches.

Vehicles will now degrade over time to reduce their presence in late-game scenarios.

Players can now hold a key to start hotwiring a vehicle.

HUD updated to show remaining teams and players, along with vehicle health meter indicating condition.

New audio and visual feedback for hits on armor, flesh, and vehicles, with an option for classic hit markers.

New vehicle health meter and indicators for gas and vehicle condition.

New camera feature allows players to watch teammates after dying, with improved UI for team information.

Removed the ability to instantly go prone by side-stepping.

New server region added for better connection options, with region selection moved to character select screen.

New server region selection added to character select screen.

Numerous bug fixes including issues with prone, vehicle seat switching, and item stacking.

Resolved a rare case where vehicle horns could get stuck on.

Various changes to object placement and navigation in The Arena.

Vehicles will degrade over time to reduce their presence in endgame.