Bohemia Interactive has announced DayZ Frostline, the survival game’s second-ever expansion (of course, modders have expanded the game in a number of ways, but this is only the second official expansion). As the title implies, DayZ Frostline will introduce a new wintery map, which will require players to manage warmth in order to survive. You can check out a quick trailer for DayZ Frostline, below.
A nice chilly update, just in time for, uh… summer? Need to know more about DayZ Frostline? Here’s the official rundown from Bohemia Interactive...
“The centerpiece of the Frostline expansion is the 83km² Sakhal terrain, inviting you to explore its rugged and desolate reaches. Unlike previous locations, you'll play as a survivor seeking refuge in the rumored safe haven of Sakhal, only to face an unforgiving environment frozen both in time and climate. Despite its brutality, Sakhal promises beauty at every perilous turn, with frozen lakes, snowy forests, and frosty peaks.
The proximity to volcanic regions amplifies the hazards, doubling the threats you'll face. Although the terrain may be more compact compared to previous ones, each new challenge in the expansion will deliberately decelerate your progress, compelling you to recalibrate your playstyles. To survive, you'll need to adapt like the new region-specific wildlife species acclimated to the cold, equipping winter-themed cosmetics to brave the elements and uncover Sakhal's intriguing structures and points of interest. Preparation is key to survival, and as the frost sets in, only those with ice in their veins and fire in their hearts will endure.”
Key Features of Frostline expansion:
- New Terrain: Discover an untouched archipelago where time stands still.
- Winter Landscape: Experience a late winter setting.
- Harsher Survival: Manage warmth and hunt for sustenance.
- Environmental Hazards: Discover the hazards of living near volcanic areas.
- Richer Wilderness: Meet new wildlife species that have adapted to the cold.
- New Gameplay Mechanics: Take on new diseases and an enhanced fishing mechanic.
- Winter Cosmetics: Dress for the season with winter-themed cosmetics.
In addition to announcing DayZ Frostline, Bohemia has announced that their previous expansion, Livonia, will be bundled with the base DayZ game for “free” starting with the release of update 1.25. Said update is currently available on test servers and should launch sometime later this month. Of course, some who paid for the Livonia update are upset that it’s being offered for free – Bohemia has yet to announce any sort of “make good” for those who purchased Livonia (the DLC is nearly 5 years old at this point).
DayZ can be played on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, and Xbox Series X/S and PS5 via backward compatibility. The Frostline expansion should arrive in the last quarter of 2024.
Follow Wccftech on Google to get more of our news coverage in your feeds.
