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DayZ Available for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

Experience the thrill of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world for free, as DayZ, the popular multiplayer game, is now available for PlayStation Plus subscribers!

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

Experience Evolution in DayZ's Survival Universe: Free for PlayStation Plus Subscribers

DayZ, the popular post-apocalyptic survival game, is now available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers. Players will find themselves in a massive, infected world where every encounter with other players or enemies could be their last. In this dangerous world, they must scavenge, survive, and strive to keep their humanity intact. Even after more than a decade, DayZ continues to thrive. Last year, the DayZ Frostline expansion set new player records. With the upcoming DayZ Badlands expansion currently in development, it is an ideal time to experience the game. Whether exploring Chernarus for the first time or returning after a break, the DayZ universe has significantly evolved. New weapons, mechanics, and additional content have established it as one of gaming's most iconic survival experiences, now more accessible than ever on PlayStation platforms.

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Game info

Official Name
DayZ
Brief Summary
DayZ is a hardcore open-world survival game with only one rule: stay alive, no matter what. How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ, this is your story.
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Released
December 13, 2018
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Tactical, Adventure, Indie
Play Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Battle Royale
Content Rating
18
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese
Developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Publisher
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Ratings
59/100 (155 reviews)

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