The latest DayZ mode, version 1.8.0.1, fixes a number of problems players encountered while surviving the zombie outbreak.
In the download, players will find fixes for the fuel siphoning mechanic, date sync for the day and night cycle and general issues with menu actions. The full list of fixes reads as follows:
- Database cleanup has now been fixed and camo net added.
- Date sync has now bee fixed to provide night time again.
- SVD and SVD_CAMO firemodes now working as they should.
- Motocycle tt650 now has modified hitpart system should hopefully fix repair issues with it.
- Backpack sounds not playing for opening the backpack of other players.
- Building Delays Fixed. (Buildings will not only have 1 pass per the timer. Zeds 5 mins, Loot 15 mins) – Should provide FPS boost.
- Loot Bias system Fixed. (Limits the amount of Piles within a building every 15 mins) – Should lower overall loot spawned, Should provide FPS Boost
- Potential fix for the action menu issues.
- Fixed duping of meat while gutting animals and removing fuel/parts from a vehicle
- Remove gas, repair etc. options from incorrect object.
- Time sync on login
- Siphon Fuel mechanic
- Incorrect right click menu in gear if a melee object is on a player's back.
- Removed refuel option on destroyed vehicles and study body option on animals.
- Gutting animals works properly now
- Humanity system and kills displaying incorrect.
- Blood level is now synced direct to server every 10 secs. (No more sending to all players on server) Performance Boost.
For full instructions on how to download and apply the patch, the DayZ forum post regarding the update will provide additional details. The creator of DayZ, Dean "Rocket" Hall, recently demoed the DayZ standalone set to launch this year.