DayZ Update 1.28: Dynamic Events, Enhanced Weaponry, and Vehicle Synchronization

Gaming Staff • June 3, 2025

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Bohemia Interactive has released Update 1.28 for DayZ, which is now available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The update includes dynamic world events, expanded weaponry, and vehicle synchronization improvements based on community feedback from the experimental phase. Sakhal Island receives a significant activity boost with the addition of patrol boats, ambulance wrecks, helicopter crash sites, and strange occurrences around hot spring zones.

Two new firearms, the R12 semi-automatic shotgun and the RAK 37 SMG, have been introduced, along with three new scope options: the Marksman scope, the updated PSO-6, and the low-magnification Sportpoint sight. Scope overlays now support damage states and illuminated reticles, while the rangefinder overlay has been visually enhanced for better clarity.

Gunplay and audio improvements include enhanced weapon handling, improved car physics, and new firearm sounds. Vehicle synchronization has been overhauled for a more stable and responsive driving experience, even under high-latency conditions. Vehicle audio has also been refined for better in-car communication and improved audibility for nearby players.

The DayZ development team remains committed to evolving the game, with more updates and features planned for the future. For a comprehensive list of changes and fixes, visit the official forums to read the full patch notes. Bohemia Interactive, known for their successful Arma series and the creation of DayZ, continues to develop Arma 3, DayZ, Ylands, Vigor, and the Enfusion engine, with the goal of creating games that serve as platforms for exploration, creation, and connection.

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