When Does DayZ 1.24 Update Release?

Page Updated January 31, 2024, 09:30 | First Published January 26, 2024, 17:19

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The multiplayer-only survival video game DayZ, developed and published by Bohemia Interactive, has been around for many years. It launched back in 2013, but in 2023 it continues to enthrall fans, and that's in no small part to the constant release of new updates to the game.

Small tweaks, modifications, and content additions arrive with each new update, which normally release every couple of months after a period of testing the test servers.

On this page, we're taking a look at the next big patch coming to the game, in the shape of Update 1.24, which is currently available to test on experimental servers. Read on for everything you need to know about the next update, including its potential release date, new features, and much more.

31 January 2024 - We've checked for the latest news and leaks relating to the upcoming DayZ Update 1.20 patch.

DayZ 1.24 Update Release Date

As mentioned previously, we don't have an exact release time for the next DayZ update, because its impossible to know how long an experimental update will need testing. 

That said, we can take a guess based on the previous release schedules (see further down). This leads us to believe that the 1.24 update will roll out in the middle of February 2024. If we had to nail our colors to the mast, we'd speculate that the update will launch on 13 February 2024.

We're fairly confident that we'll see this next update released in February as the developers normally launch their first update of the year in February.

Of course, we may be waiting longer, especially when you consider that the average number of days between DayZ updates (taken from 2020 onwards) is roughly 150 days.

The countdown clock indicates how long we think we have to wait based on our prior prediction.

13 days, 05:32:09

All DayZ Update Release Dates

If you're wondering when the games updates have released previously, it's all available on the table below.

What's changed in DayZ 1.24 Update?

The latest experimental release for the game marks a thorough cleanup by the developers. Taking a closer look, they've refined the collision geometries of vegetation, particularly trees and bushes, to address issues with vehicle collisions and particle performance when bullets pass through branches.

In terms of gunplay, adjustments have been made to firearm particles for a smoother experience. Some automatic firearms now have slightly increased recoil, and a notable change is the unified approach to randomly spawned firearms, making it impossible to distinguish them from player-dropped ones.

Weapon handling improvements have also been introduced, enhancing the overall experience of close-quarter combat. Notably, the developers have focused on making weapon lifting smoother and more precise, along with improved calculations for weapon lengths.

Although more complex changes to infected AI are on hold, the developers have made tweaks to reduce bullet impact noise, making it more challenging for infected to be drawn to fired bullets. Additionally, blunt melee weapons now deal increased damage to infected and animal AI by factoring in shock damage.

In the realm of survival tactics, a noteworthy enhancement has been made to bandaging. Players with multiple bleed sources can now continuously bandage without interruptions if their bandage stack has enough uses.

This update promises an improved gaming experience with a polished and enjoyable adventure in the experimental branch.

For more DayZ news, be sure to check out our dedicated section or take a look at some of our Guides & Tutorials just below:

MAJOR NEWS -

Latest Patch Notes | Next DayZ Update Leaks & News | 

SETTINGS GUIDES -

How Long Does Night Cycle Last in the Game | How Long Does It Take For Loot To Respawn | Does DayZ Support Crossplay? | Is DayZ Good On The Steam Deck?

GAME GUIDES - 

How To Play Single-Player | Best DayZ Loot Locations | Blood Type Chart & Compatibility Guide | Toxic Zone Guide: Loot, Duration, Sickness Cure, More | All Toxic Zone Locations | Ghillie Suit Guide: How To Craft, Recipe | Flag Pole Guide: How To Build, Kit Recipe, Radius | How To Regain Blood Quickly | How To Craft and Find Planks | How to Make Bandages | How To Build A Gate For Your Fence | How To Make Rope From Rags and Guts | How Do You Make A Splint | How to Cure Sickness | How to Rotate Inventory Items | How To Make Fire | How To Find Mime And Carnival Masks | How To Kill Yourself & Respawn in Dayz

WEAPON GUIDES - 

Where to Find the M79 Grenade Launcher

EVENTS - 

DayZ Christmas Event: Start Time, Rewards, & Weapons

Written by Shane Moosa

Shane started his career as a freelance writer for Gamezo while working full-time as a software developer. You can often find Shane trying his hand at no-hit runs of Souls Games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3 (and being quite unsuccessful). To relax, Shane will often boot up sessions of Overwatch 2 or Hunt: Showdown, but his interests are spread across various games, from AAA titles (He loved the Dead Space Remake and RE4 Remake) to indies such as Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Hades. Shane is always willing to try new games though, so feel free to drop him an email with what you think he should check out next.

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