DayZ 1.21 Update – Available Now with New Crossbow

DayZ 1.21 Update – Medieval Times Are Here

Things in DayZ server hosting are about to get much more… medieval! The latest DayZ 1.21 update has been released, bringing the game back to the Middle Ages with many new changes for you and your friends to try!

Springing into action with new “spring-powered” weaponry, gear, features, and settings, the update is available for players on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Alongside these changes, fixes and quality-of-life improvements will make the game feel even smoother! In the previous update, DayZ 1.20, we were also introduced to new gear with masks. On top of that, many balance changes and fixes to servers, Chernarus, Livonia, and the introduction of warning icons brought about more mayhem and stability while playing together. That has led us to this moment, with the newest DayZ update.

Below, we’ll explore all of the major new changes you and your friends can expect in DayZ 1.21 for your server! 

DayZ 1.21 Patch Notes and Updates for PC, Xbox, and PS4

Brand-New Weapons

• Crossbow & color variants
• Crossbow bolts and improvised bolt variants
• Sword
• Mace

New Gear

• Chainmail
• Chainmail leggings
• Chainmail coif
• Norse helm
• Chestplate
• Medieval boots
• Wool gloves with fingerless & color variants 
• Feathers

Server Changes

• New server configuration options:
• “networkObjectBatchSend” – With a default of 10, this determines how many objects within a player’s network bubble are sent to be created within a server frame.
• “networkObjectBatchCompute” – With a default of 1000, this determines how many objects within a player’s network bubble are processed to check if it already exists for the player within a server frame.
• Inconsistencies with admin logs have been resolved
• Script execution will now function properly for the init.c
• Infected can now be spawned with functional head torch attachments

Game Changes

• Introduction of DayZ game hints
• Game hints during the loading screen
• New status icon for mild leg injuries
• UI brightness can now be adjusted in the settings
• Rebalancing of fall damage to make it much more readable
• Characters will now spawn with items pre-assigned to their quick bar
• The minimum number of quick slots available to players has been increased
• Adjustments to quick slots to avoid having to open your inventory as often
• Implementation of a login delay when switching between accounts on console
• Thrown items and moving vehicles will now move smoother on high refresh-rate devices
• Ability to spawn in bushes, trees, and rocks through server-side object spawners & scripts

DayZ 1.21 Fixes

• Sound issues have been fixed for explosions and weapons
• Ruining handcuffs will now free the player trapped by them
• Exploits to look through and glitch through walls have been fixed
• Players can no longer perform stealth kills if an obstacle is in the way
• Issues with desyncing and falling through the map have been solved
• Players will no longer fall to their death if reconnecting while on a ladder
• Infected will no longer be able to walk through rocks and piles of wooden planks
• Camera fixes have been made to vehicles and while swimming with a broken leg

That’s just the start of over 50 fixes and 30+ changes added in this new DayZ server update. A full list of fixes from this DayZ 1.21 update can be found on DayZ’s official forums.

Experience the DayZ 1.21 Update Today

Are you ready for an apocalypse? With the DayZ 1.21 update, a plethora of new content is ready for you and your friends to try. From powerful crossbows to chainmail armor, you’ll be prepared for everything from epic zombie battles to some DayZ medieval roleplay. On top of that, you can even add to the action with our DayZ mods guide for even more features. Discover the ultimate zombie experience when you shoot into the update with friends on your own DayZ server!

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