"The 1.04 Platform Update of DayZ on Xbox and PlayStation is now live. This update is a combination of the 1.03 and 1.04 updates. The comprehensive new update brings you an expansion of the disease system and gives purpose to several medical items. On the combat side, we've added two new assault rifles from the trusty KA family, the factory-suppressed VSS, as well as an arsenal of grenades as survivors discover their ability to throw items. Furthermore the update includes NVGs and the Universal Flashlight to your Tactical Helmet, and two brand new belt models! Moreover, the infected have upgraded as well!"
DayZ's latest console update seems tiny, but datamined files reveal what Bohemia is really preparing for 2026. Here's what players missed.
DayZ Frostline DLC gets review-bombed for its price and content. Dev responds, saying "No one is forcing players to buy it."
Yes, I saw that! The DayZ Frostline DLC has indeed faced a lot of backlash from players who feel that the $26.99 price tag is too high for what's included. The DLC adds a new snow-covered map called Sakhal, but many players feel it doesn't offer enough new content to justify the cost.
Bohemia Interactive's CEO, Marek Spanel, responded to the criticism by pointing out that the studio has received very little revenue per hour of gameplay from the game over the years. He even referenced the Beatles song "Please Please Me" in his response, highlighting the frustration with the situation.
It's definitely a heated debate.
DayZ has now managed to hit its new all-time-high player numbers with the release of the new Frostline expansion.
Not heard good things about this on console, but will definitely be keeping my eyes open for them doing a demo/free trial.