DayZ
Released December 13, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
DayZ FAQ
When did DayZ come out?
DayZ was released on December 13, 2018 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is DayZ on PlayStation 5?
Yes. DayZ is confirmed for PlayStation 5; a release date for that version has not been announced yet.
Is DayZ on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. DayZ is confirmed for Xbox Series X|S; a release date for that version has not been announced yet.
Is DayZ on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. DayZ is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 2026.
Who is making DayZ?
DayZ is developed by Bohemia Interactive.
Is DayZ multiplayer?
Yes. DayZ supports multiplayer, co-operative, massively multiplayer online (mmo), and battle royale.
How much does DayZ cost?
DayZ costs $49.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is DayZ good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 78% of 470,727 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for DayZ?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our DayZ system requirements page.
