Is DayZ Down? Live status & outage reports

Service info and troubleshooting

Game Won't Launch at All

If the game refuses to start, first verify the integrity of files through Steam: right-click on DayZ → Properties → Local Files → Verify integrity. Missing or corrupted files are the most common culprit. Also check that your GPU drivers are up to date — outdated drivers cause silent crashes on launch.

High Ping and Lag in Multiplayer

Server location matters a lot here. Always filter servers by distance and pick ones geographically close to you. If ping is still high, close background apps eating bandwidth — browsers, torrent clients, cloud sync. Wired connection beats Wi-Fi every time for a survival game.

Server List Not Loading

• Restart Steam and relaunch the game
• Check if Steam network services are up via the Steam status page
• Flush DNS: open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /flushdns
• Temporarily disable your firewall to test if it's blocking the connection

Game Crashes Mid-Session

Random crashes usually point to RAM issues or overheating. Run the game with lower graphics settings first to rule out GPU overload. Check your Windows Event Viewer for crash logs — look under Windows Logs → Application for DayZ-related errors. If crashes happen after exactly the same playtime, heat is the likely cause.

Character Progress Lost After Disconnect

This one's server-side more often than not, but if it keeps happening: make sure you're always disconnecting through the in-game menu, not Alt+F4. Forcefully closing the app can desync your save state from the server.

Mods Causing Errors on Join

• Unsubscribe and resubscribe to the mod in Steam Workshop
• Delete the mod folder manually from the DayZ directory and let it redownload
• Check that the mod version matches what the server requires

Game Stuck on Loading Screen

This usually happens after a mod update. Clear the DayZ cache folder located at Documents\DayZ — delete the contents, not the folder itself. If the problem persists, try removing all mods and joining a vanilla server to isolate the issue.