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DayZ

The post-soviet country of Chernarus is struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population into frenzied infected. Fighting over resources has bred a hostile mentality among survivors, driving what’s left of humanity to collapse. You are one of the few immune to the virus - how far will you go to survive?

Release date
March 27, 2019
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Bohemia Interactive a.s.
Publisher
Bohemia Interactive a.s.
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This is your Story DayZ is a hardcore survival game where players must strive to endure a post-apocalyptic world populated by frenzied infected and other survivors. DayZ includes – the original map of Chernarus – and Livonia Terrain. Chernarus – The iconic DayZ terrain, set in the post-soviet state of Chernarus and encompassing 230 km2 of hand-crafted environment based on real life locations. Livonia – The dense 163 km2 map lets players experience the hardcore survival hit in a whole new environment.

Players can put their survival skills to the test by venturing into the unfamiliar land of Livonia, and seeing just how long they can last in this deadlier-than-ever world. DayZ is a hardcore open-world survival game with only one rule: stay alive, no matter what. But with a myriad of threats lurking around every corner, that might be easier said than done... Key Features: With no checkpoints or saves, when you die, you lose everything and have to start over.

Complex and authentic survival mechanics, including hunting, crafting, building, health preservation, and resource management. Unpredictable and often emotional interactions with other players leading to a limitless spectrum of emergent gameplay. A huge 230 km2 map with a variety of beautiful landscapes and landmarks based on real-life locations. Up to 60 players striving to survive by any means necessary.…

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★ 6.2/10Microsoft Store · 193 ratings
Microsoft StoreLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 3 / 5
2026 DayZ is now a game you can waste some hours in without feeling total regret and anguish once you get smoked. They have made…
★ 1 / 5
This is a great game. But the fact of the matter is there’s way to many people cheating on official servers then you have admin…
★ 4 / 5
I started playing DayZ years ago, it was very fun and challenging to get to the point where I could get a good kit from…
★ 5 / 5
This game is not for everyone, but the people who love it, love it with all their heart. There are flaws, yes, but this is…
★ 4 / 5
I LOVE this game, you literally cannot find a game of the survival genre like this one. It has it's downfalls, like the low frames…
★ 4 / 5
I used to play Day Z through Steam and enjoyed it quite a bit. Started again on Xbox with game pass and I am really…
★ 5 / 5
Hand down one of the best games ever made, those negative reviews don't know gaming and probably died from a zombie and quit.

Most recent7

★ 1 / 5
after hours of setting up winning fights meeting up with teammates some guy who's trash at everything is gonna fly over u hailing explosives in…
★ 4 / 5
Fun game, but there are many toxic players who cheat, dupe, kill on sight or have no mic and assume violence. I recommend the game…
★ 1 / 5
I was excited to load this game up. I played it like once before and it was fine. But I go into it now, and…
★ 5 / 5
over 2000 hours. this great can be the absolute or the absolute worst. I've had the best experiences and the worst. but the biggest down…

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