About this game
DayZ is a hardcore open-world survival multiplayer sandbox set in a post-apocalyptic, infection-ravaged world where the only objective is to stay alive. There are no missions, quests, or checkpoints; death means losing everything and starting over. With no map markers, mini-maps, or guiding HUD, you rely on observation to manage hunger, thirst, temperature, disease, and injuries while scavenging for every weapon, tool, and ration. Infected humans, wild animals, harsh weather, and other players all threaten your life. Up to 60 survivors share each server, letting you trade, cooperate, deceive, or kill as you see fit. Explore massive, authentic terrains like Chernarus and Livonia, repair vehicles, build bases, hunt, fish, farm, craft gear, and seek rare loot at dynamic events. Every decision shapes a unique survival story.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space