The DayZ Mod (not to be confused with the DayZ Standalone) has been updated to version 1.8.1. And with the update, the modification for Arma II has gotten a host of new features and mechanics, all of which can be found at the official DayZ forums.
Unlike the Standalone version of DayZ, which can be very easily updated just by buying and installing the game on Steam and downloading automatic updates, you’ll have to download a bunch of client, server and mission files to get the whole thing rolling.
There’s a bunch of features in the mod that make it even somewhat better than the Standalone version of the game. Here’s a few notable additions:
- [NEW] – Blood trail system. Will allow players to track ppl bleeding.
- [NEW] – Tents & Stash sites can now be upgrade to increase storage. — Small Stash site upgrades – +2 magazine slots per upgrade + 5 armor. Required parts is just etool and wood. — Small stash sites upgrade to medium once upgraded to level 5. — Medium stash sites can now be upgrade. Tools – Etool, Parts needed – Crate, Wood.
- [NEW] – Mechanic – Salvage Parts from Vehicles (Players with a toolbox can now remove undamaged parts from vehicles in world)
Interested? Head on over here.