DayZ Gets Private Servers, New Weapons, More with Update 1.4

DayZ Update 1.4

Bohemia Interactive has released the much-awaited update 1.4 for DayZ and it brings private servers, new weapons and many other fixes and improvements to the game. The update is now live across all platforms and players can update their game to get access to the new features and content that have arrived in the game.

Update 1.4 adds one of the most demanded features in the game which was the addition of private servers. The console players can now have their own private servers to play the game on. The private servers for DayZ on consoles are being provided by Nitrado and they will allow players reliability and control that they require for exploring the wilds of Chernarus.

DayZ Update 1.4

Commenting at the launch of the private servers for consoles, Nitrado CEO Marcel Boeßendoerfer said:

It’s a privilege to be the exclusive provider of DayZ private servers for XBOX and PS4. We look forward to reaching a new level in our long-time partnership with BOHEMIA INTERACTIVE.

Other major additions included in the Update 1.4 are:

  • New weapons, grenades and throwing mechanic
  • Improved medical gameplay
  • Fixed key issues such as duping, server hopping, frame-rate issues

As of the new update, players will also notice that their progress in the game is now lost. The magnitude of the update demanded the progress be wiped to they will need to start all over again. Bohemia Interactive has also announced that a physical version of DayZ is now also out for Xbox One and PS4. The physical editions have been released with a partnership with Sold Out Games.

CEO Sold Out Garry Williams commented:

We’re so excited to be bringing the PS4 & Xbox One versions of DayZ to physical retail following its phenomenal success digitally. Survival games don’t get much more intense than this.

DayZ is also available as a digital game on PC, Xbox One and PS4 however now physical versions for Xbox One and PS4 have also been released.

DayZ Update 1.4

Will you jump back in DayZ and try out the new content and features added in the Update 1.4? Let us know in the comments section below.

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