DayZ
DayZ came out on December 13, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is developed and published by Bohemia Interactive.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- December 13, 2018
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developer
- Bohemia Interactive
- Publisher
- Bohemia Interactive
- Genres
- Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
- Critic rating
- 69/100
How much is DayZ?
$24.99$49.99-50%
On Steam (US store), 50% off the $49.99 list price.
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
DayZ PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 64-bit | RecommendedWindows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core | RecommendedIntel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Memory | Minimum8 GB RAM | Recommended12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X | RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 11 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum25 GB available space | Recommended30 GB available space |
| Sound Card | MinimumDirectX®-compatible | RecommendedDirectX®-compatible |
| Additional Notes | MinimumInternet connection | RecommendedInternet connection |
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About DayZ
DayZ is a hardcore open-world survival game with only one rule: stay alive, no matter what. 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.
Screenshots
DayZ: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did DayZ come out?
DayZ came out on December 13, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Is DayZ out yet?
Yes. DayZ came out on December 13, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
How much does DayZ cost?
DayZ is $24.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 2, 2026: 50% off its $49.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is DayZ on?
DayZ is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Is DayZ on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
What are the DayZ PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for DayZ as Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, with 25 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making DayZ?
DayZ is developed and published by Bohemia Interactive.
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