The DayZ Steam player count is suddenly higher than ever, as the open-world survival game and predecessor to the likes of PUBG, Fortnite, and Call of Duty Warzone sees a big spike on Valve's platform ...

Sometimes it feels like there hasn't been a time in my life when I didn't know the name of DayZ. The groundbreaking survival zombie sim was everywhere when it was an Arma 2 mod, and now it's breaking ...

DayZ will be launching the Badlands DLC with a massive 267 km² desert map (Image via Bohemia Interactive) In 2026, Bohemia Interactive's DayZ is in its best state to date, thanks to steady updates and ...

Since the release of DayZ in 2018, we've seen the game stay relevant in its survival genre. Only recently has the popularity soared, sparking the question: Why? A new player count record has been ...

Now that's innovation in videogames. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Marquee zombie survival shooter DayZ has a new expansion ...

Jaime Tugayev is the News Editor for DualShockers with over a decade of experience, and a much longer love for fantasy, shooters and strategy games. Did you miss getting chased down by zombie hordes ...

One of the biggest mistakes new players make in DayZ is not protecting their hands from the elements. Bare hands can be cut, or simply become dirty and lead to illness. Unfortunately, gloves can be ...