DayZ Patch Adds New Weapons, Tweaks Controls, And Kickstarts ‘Walpurgis Night’ Event

The zombie franchise was once thought to be all but forgotten about, but the overall success of Dying Light 2 is seemingly keeping it alive. According to a recent post on the DayZ website, patch 1.17 has started rolling out for all platforms and features a number of changes as well as the addition of some new weapons. Firearms have been expanded and now include the CR-550 Savanna, which is a powerful bolt-action rifle, a .308 Longhorn pistol, and a P1 9 mm. However, one of the more interestings thing about this update is it begins the “Walpurgis Night” event, which runs between now and May 9. It’s based off a real Christian celebration that’s designed to ward off witches and often features bonfires. With the event, the update brings the return of burning stakes, a cauldron, a witch hat, and other witch-based accouterments.

Patch 1.17 also comes with the ability to change the sensitivity of the controls, which includes moving, steering, and aiming. There’s also the implementation of an “alternative control scheme,” which allows players to adjust controls but without “affecting the existing scheme” in any significant way. This could be changed further depending on user feedback.

It is worth mentioning that Dayz is running a 40% sale on steam as of posting this blog. The sale will end 28 April so hurry up grab your copy now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/

Source: GameRant