PlayZ is currently on hold. Thank you to the entire community for making it possible. If we return, an announcement will be made on Discord.

Survivor!

Are you ready for a server that tests your mettle to the core? If real, uncompromising hardcore is what you seek, then I summon you to the ranks of the PlayZ community. Here, we take DayZ to the extremes of strategy and endurance. Our arsenal is equipped with cunningly devised zombies, top-grade vehicles, a new range of diseases and wounds for realistic battlefield scenarios, and a rigorous skill progression system.

March with us into this realm of high-octane fun and discipline!

Stand ready,

Oliver Jean du Plessis
PlayZ Founder

PlayZ At a glance

True Hardcore
  • Harsh weather, including snowfalls and blizzards
  • Infected with the ability to smell, track players, jump down, break doors…
  • New diseases and injuries
Server Specs
  • UK Based
  • AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (up to 5.7GHz)
  • 64 GB Ram
  • 1 Gbps Bandwidth
  • Cosmic Guard DDoS Protection
Live server
  • PlayZ Chernarus (100 slots)
Loot Economy
  • Better loot further from the coast
  • Survival needs more than canned food
  • Infected are worth looting
Central Economy
  • Reworked static and dynamic spawns
  • Expanded wildlife territories
  • Reworked animals
  • Introduced diverse wolf packs
  • Added new contaminated areas
Customization
  • 82 Exclusive vehicles, including tanks and snowmobiles
  • New civilian and military weapons
  • New civilian and military clothing
  • New medical items

PlayZ In pictures

Modded SSAO and AA post-effects.

Hardcore features

Whether you’re a solo adventurer or a part of a squad, we’ve got everything you need.

Skill Progression
  • Character focus
  • Unique progression system
  • 7 skill categories affecting the gameplay
Winter
  • Chernarus, but with snow
  • Cold weather and weather events
DayZ Expansion
  • Unique quests
  • Party to play with your friends
  • Territory to safeguard your base
  • Raid schedule
Metabolism
  • Anaerobic stamina
  • Aerobic stamina
  • Fatigue and rest system
  • New diseases and injuries
NEW Infected AI
  • Smarter and more aggressive zombies
  • Reactions to light, sound, and actions
  • Infected break doors and vehicles
  • Some infected smell player from far
  • Infected can push back players
Base Building Plus
  • Progressive tier construction
  • Raid schedule on weekend
  • Raid action mechanics

Content creators

Looking for a smoother gaming experience on our server? Come join us on Discord! It’s not just a place to hang out; it’s your ticket to some cool perks. When you connect with the admin, you get bumped up in the queue – yeah, that means less waiting and more playing. Plus, we’ll keep a special eye out for you to protect against stream sniping and other annoyances. So, hop into Discord, and let’s make your content awesome together!

DONATION

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