DayZ Update 1.29 patch notes bring a fresh server and character wipe

News DayZ Update 1.29 patch notes bring a fresh server and character wipe The update also adds the native version of DayZ to Xbox Series X|S. Donovan Erskine April 8, 2026 8:36 AM 1 Bohemia Interactive has delivered the newest update for DayZ. The zombie survival game has received new assets, technical support, and wipes for characters and servers. Here’s the full rundown for DayZ Update 1.29. DayZ Update 1.29 patch notes The DayZ patch notes were posted to the game’s official website. Here’s everything new in the PC version: Frostline Expansion Added New section of the underground bunker on Burukan island Sakhal flag and armband Pilot jacket Winter Military Coat Fixed Bodies on Sakhal could decay and attract flies despite the cold environment MICH helmet not spawning in locked Sakhal containers General Game Added Bear headdress Heavy labor jacket Military sweater Fox headdress Military winter boots Fur boots Long haul backpack Changed Assault rifles gunshot sound reworked Pistol gunshot sounds reworked The Server Browser now opens the "Official" tab by default if the player has no favorite servers; otherwise, it opens the "Favorites" tab General server performance optimizations Adjusted player spawnpoints to be more random. The game is now more likely to spawn players in different areas of the map on repeated deaths. Increased crafted and blunt melee weapon damage Increased melee weapon damage transfer to infected and animal. Improved ground texture blending Fixed Charact...