Posted: October 15, 2024
Update Version: 1.26.158777
Greetings, Survivors!
Today marks the release of Bohemia Interactive’s Frostline DLC, bringing a wintery chill and a host of new content to the world of DayZ. The highly anticipated DLC introduces new terrains, items, creatures, and gameplay changes, all while fixing various bugs and enhancing server performance. This update (Console Stable 1.26) ushers in both exciting new features and critical gameplay fixes that will undoubtedly impact your experiences across DZXRP.
Here’s a breakdown of the key features and changes in the Frostline DLC:
FROSTLINE DLC – New Additions
The Frostline DLC expands the DayZ world with fresh, icy environments and winter-themed content, providing a truly chilling survival experience. Here’s what’s new:
- Sakhal Terrain: A new winter map set in the harsh, cold environment of Sakhal Island.
- Rubber Boat: Navigate the frozen seas with this essential winter watercraft.
- Ice Axe: A tool and weapon that’s perfect for scaling icy cliffs or defending yourself.
- Yellowfoot Mushroom: A new foraging option, found amidst the snow-covered forests.
- Reindeer: Majestic wildlife, but be cautious—this prey may lead you into dangerous encounters.
- Winter-Infected: New variants of infected, dressed for the season but just as deadly.
- Winter Clothing: Stay warm and stylish with items like the Budenovka, Snowstorm Ushanka, Ski Gloves, and various jackets designed to combat the cold.
- Seafood Delicacies: Gather Walleye Pollock, Steelhead Trout, and Shrimp from the icy waters.
- Scientific Briefcase and Keys: Investigate the mysterious research frozen beneath the Sakhal snow.
New General Additions
Alongside the Frostline DLC, DayZ’s core game receives a significant update with new wildlife, items, and gameplay mechanics:
- Brown Hare and Red Fox: More animals to hunt, trap, or admire in the wilderness.
- Wolf Trophy Headdress: Wear this imposing trophy from your survival encounters.
- Shemag, Fishing Jig, and Wooden Fishing Hook: Practical new items for surviving the winter and catching your dinner.
- Freezing Mechanics: Some items can now freeze, adding another layer of difficulty to cold-weather survival.
- Climbing Ledges While Swimming: A new mobility feature, allowing you to scale ledges from the water, offering more tactical options in combat or exploration.
Gameplay Changes
Frostline isn’t just about new items; the update has brought a range of changes that will affect how you play:
- Consuming Hot Items: You’ll now suffer damage and slowed consumption rates when consuming scorching hot food.
- Grass Bending Under Infected & Animals: A subtle but immersive visual detail enhancing how creatures interact with the environment.
- Weather Impacts: Snowfall now affects infected hearing and provides a fresh layer of strategic depth in stealth scenarios.
Fixes & Improvements
Bohemia Interactive has addressed several long-standing issues while introducing performance and quality-of-life improvements:
- Desync Fixes: Character synchronization issues, especially in vehicles and weapon reloads, have been smoothed out.
- Weapon Jam States: No more incorrect displays of jammed weapons in your inventory.
- General Bug Fixes: From vehicle wheel inconsistencies to character stuttering during vaulting, these issues should now be resolved.
New Challenges for DZXRP Roleplay
In light of the new DLC, our DZXRP community should take note of the opportunities and risks that come with the icy landscape of the Sakhal terrain. The addition of freezing items, winter clothing, and new wildlife will impact your survival strategies, making roleplay even more immersive. If you’re part of an organized faction, consider how the new winter environment affects your base-building and interactions. And remember, our community rules on metagaming and gearplay remain in place, ensuring that all gameplay stays fair and narrative-driven.
Known Issues
While this update brings a wealth of new features, a few known issues remain:
- Server Browser Bug: There may be times where servers don’t display in the in-game browser; resetting filters is a temporary solution.
- Character Stuttering: Players may notice minor stuttering when passing through doors or vaulting over fences.
- Weather Desync: In some cases, the weather may desync between players after server restarts.
We encourage all players to submit any bugs encountered through the Bohemia Interactive Feedback Tracker. Let’s work together to make this experience as smooth as possible.
Keep exploring, keep surviving, and see you in the Frostline!
