
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
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MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam key | $31.08 | Buy DayZ at Kinguin |
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DayZ was developed by Bohemia Interactive. The release date was December 12, 2018. The genre is characterised as Action and Adventure and Massively Multiplayer. This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content DayZ is a multiplayer-focused sandbox game. Other players might behave unpredictably and impact the game experience significantly. Voice chat and text chat can be disabled from the in-game options menu.
This is Your Story DayZ is a hardcore, survival-focused multiplayer sandbox. Thrown into post-apocalyptic wastelands, you have a singular goal: survive. There are no missions or quests. Your story will be written by facing the unpredictable challenges created by the environment, the infected, and your interactions with other survivors. Every decision is yours. This is your ultimate survival story. Immersion First You will find no map markers, mini-maps, or navigational HUDs. From diseases and immunity to hunger and body temperature, information is conveyed through a minimal, toggleable HUD or, more importantly, through your own observations. To survive, you must physically search for every tool, ration, and piece of gear. Your survival depends on reading the environment, monitoring the state of your character, and looting strategically. Two Terrains to Explore DayZ is set in fictional countries crafted with a commitment to authenticity. The base game includes two distinct maps: legendary Chernarus and the mysterious woodlands of Livonia. Chernarus, a sprawling 230 km² post-Soviet landscape, remains the quintessential DayZ experience. This community favorite is a hand-crafted terrain, inspired by real-world locations in North Bohemia of the Czech Republic. Livonia offers a different challenge. This 168 km² map may seem more habitable with its lush, dense forests, but looks can be deceiving. Beneath its surface lies a deep secret: one that presents a fresh survival trial for even the most experienced players. Survive, Survive, Survive Everything is out to get you. Dangers lurk in plain sight and in the shadows, from aggressive infected who attack on sight to wolves and bears prowling the forests. But that's not all. You'll also have to tackle various diseases, learn to diagnose them by observing your condition, and find the necessary treatments. Loot and gear are scarce, but crafting features can help fill the gap. Patch up your damaged clothes, make a fire to cook your rations, craft improvised tools, and scour the quiet yet deceptively dangerous villages and cities. Friendly or Foe: You Decide Keep in mind that up to 60 players are trying to survive along with you at any time. They can be an obstacle to clear, a helping hand to cherish, or anything in between. Emote and say “friendly!” over voice chat. Maybe you’ll find yourself staring down the barrel of a gun, tied up and gagged with a rag in your mouth. Or maybe you’ll encounter the helping hand of a friendly veteran and make a friend for life. The possibilities are endless in DayZ. Every encounter is a unique experience. Beyond Survival Build a base, cultivate a farm, hunt, fish, and place traps to protect your space. Or fix a car or truck and cruise through the wasteland with a friend, searching for high-tier loot at various dynamic events like train crashes, abandoned military convoys, PvP hotspots, points of interest, and more. You can even find full NBC suits to enter dangerous contaminated zones. The arsenal you can search for is vast, with over 50 types of firearms available, along with their unique magazines and ammo. It won’t be easy. And no two lives will ever be the same. Join the DayZ Community The motto “This is DayZ, this is your story!” is more than a design philosophy, it’s embedded in the game’s identity. As a title that was born from the DayZ community, we deeply value and continuously support modders and private server owners. Discover a thriving ecosystem with thousands of mods and community-run servers that allow you to tailor your experience to your taste. Manage them all with ease directly from the game launcher. Beyond the game itself, a vibrant network of content creators, event organizers, and community leaders is constantly creating new ways to entertain and engage. Your story is waiting to be written. 10+ Years of Evolution The DayZ team has grown alongside the game, delivering year-round improvements to stability, content, and features for over a decade. This ongoing support has built a richer and more robust community, and you can become a part of the DayZ experience today.
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 • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible • Additional Notes: Internet connection
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 • Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible • Additional Notes: Internet connection
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $49.99 |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 |
| Cool Edition | $69.99 |
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
DayZ launched at $49.99 in 2018. The cheapest currently listed total is $31.94 at Kinguin, which is -36% off the recommended price.
Official stores start at $49.99, so the keyshop route saves $18.05 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
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