Bohemia Interactive has announced a new DayZ 1.21 Experimental Update set to roll out today, May 1st, for both PC and Xbox platforms. The developer has announced that the servers will undergo maintenance to apply the update to the open-world survival game. Remember that Experimental means Public Test servers, which contents are tested before they roll out to the stable branch.
To ensure a smooth installation of the May 1st 1.21 Experimental Update, both PC and Xbox Experimental servers will experience downtime today. The schedule for the server maintenance is as follows:
- PC Experimental servers: 13:00 CEST
- Xbox Experimental servers: 14:00 CEST
PC Experimental 1.21 Update 2 – Version 1.21.156117 (Released on 02.05.2023)
Detailed patch notes for the new Experimental Update will be available as the servers go down for maintenance. That is in one hour from the time of this writing. Players can expect new features, bug fixes, and gameplay improvements to enhance their DayZ experience. Once the patch notes are revealed, we’ll post them here.
GAME
ADDED
- Sound indicator when dying of thirst
FIXED
- Fixed server crashes related to crossbow bolts
- The collision of improvised shelters was conflicting with the player character in crouch (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169400, https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171455)
- Loading screen texts were cropped in specific resolutions
- Certain weapon attachments could not be damaged
- Light sources were not shining if they were not attached to an entity (impacting fireworks)
- It was possible to glitch through a wall of the airfield tower (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171454 – private)
- Grenade explosions sounded unnaturally
- Medieval boots and the chainmail had a bad holding animation
- Bolts would not get stuck in specific objects
- Vehicles stuck outside of the map would not despawn (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170836 – private)
- M1025 tires were not properly aligned on wrecks (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171065)
- It was not possible to remove batteries from head torches previously worn by infected
- Interrupting the unpacking action by jumping would spawn unlimited amounts of paper
- Fixed an instance of the blow torch causing desynchronization (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170681)
- The crossbow could clip with the player when taken from the right shoulder
- Certain loading screen hints would only appear once
- Eye zoom reduction would trigger in not-intended situations (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170939, https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171809)
- It was not possible to repair certain masks with a sewing kit (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171736)
CHANGED
- Pants did not take damage by falling from more than 5 meters
- Updated the falling animation for medium heights
- The red UI flash effect does not show up any more when falling from minor heights
- Reduced the chances of pristine weapons getting jammed when chambering a bullet
- It was possible to see under the map while driving with vehicles in 3rd person
- Reduced the view obstruction of the great helm
- Adjusted the view obstruction of the norse helm
- Crossbow recoil has been adjusted
- Bolts will now penetrate through some objects (mainly some wooden doors – depends on thickness)
- Bolts are more likely to deflect off of hard surfaces
- Increased the time bolts are simulated in the air
- Hunting Bolts deal slightly more shock
- Adjusted the sizes of several dialogue boxes to better fit their texts
CHERNARUS
- Reduced spawning of medieval gear on Skalisty Island
SERVER
- Fixed: Objects could not be spawned by the Object spawner if the Central economy was disabled
MODDING
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Added: Workbench: Defines: There is now a duplication check which will prevent the same define being present multiple times
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Added: Workbench: Defines: “Combo” defines are now visible in defines window
KNOWN ISSUES
- Arrows are incorrectly attached to characters or objects after getting hit
- Loaded arrow is missing from the Crossbow after reconnecting / re-entering the network bubble
‼️📢Dear Survivors,
The PC and Xbox Experimental servers will go down for an update today.
Schedule:
PC servers will go down at 13:00 CEST#Xbox servers will follow at 14:00 CEST
The downtime is estimated to be an hour.
Patch notes will follow with the server downtime👇 pic.twitter.com/SO9BCOZKWa— DayZ 🖥 🎮 ❤️ (@DayZ) May 2, 2023
