DayZ Update 1.22 Brings New Bags, Fixes, & Balancing

DayZ Update 1.22 – Introducing the Changes

It’s once again that time when we’re excited to bring you news about a DayZ update that has arrived to DayZ server hosting – DayZ 1.22! This update, available now for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation users, will give you access to a small yet powerful set of fixes, improvements, changes, and brand-new backpacks. Some of the patch notes even include fixes to game crashes, which some players found themselves experiencing after the DayZ 1.21 update. To equip you with the details about DayZ 1.22, below, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the update!

DayZ Update 1.22 Patch Notes

New Backpack Gear Added

To start the update off strong, the DayZ update 1.22 brings six new backpack types:

• Sling Bag
• Army Pouch
• Canvas Bag
• Leather Duffel Bag
• Hip Pack
• Craftable Drysack Bag

Two other small additions also made their way into this update:

• Brand-new animation and sound for activating a heat pack
• A white variant of the fingerless wool gloves

This is sure to allow you and fellow survivors to carry your items in style! 🎒

DayZ 1.22 Changes Patch Notes

Inventory and Item Changes

• Mouse cursor visibility in menus now depends on mouse connection and options settings.
• Selected item remains highlighted while moving items in the inventory.
• Balanced gear armor values against melee weapons.
• Adjusted damage caused by both melee weapons and infected.
• Blunt melee weapons deal more shock damage than health damage.
• Sharp melee weapons deal more health damage than shock damage.
• Bleeding chance now depends on weapon/infected type and protective clothing.
• Certain low-tier sharp weapons no longer cause push-back with heavy attacks.
• Bleeding likelihood is now tied to weapon type and armor.

Player Interactions

• Collisions with dead bodies and large animals added.
• Gas canister weight reduced.
• Fire geometry improved for several firearms and weapon attachments.
• Explosive sounds enhanced.
• Reduced damage taken by belts from torso hits by 20%.
• Less surface noise when driving on specific surfaces.
• Item widgets not visible when blinded by flash grenades or burlap sacks.
• Game credits updated.
• In-game server browser now shows exact player numbers.
• Slots column removed from the server browser.

Central Economy Changes

• Missing armbands for new flag variants added.
• Spawn points realigned for various buildings.
• Reduced backpack spawns on infected and in the world.
• Rebalanced spawning locations of backpacks.
• Less tools as high-tier weapons, increased low-tier counterparts.
• Gasoline canisters spawn without full gasoline.
• Gas canisters no longer spawn with full gas.
• Power generators no longer spawn with 100% fuel.

Chernarus and Livonia Changes

• Added winning billboards of the BillboardZ competition.
• Added travel agency billboards.
• Fixed misplaced police event close to Brena in Livonia.

Server Changes

• Orientation values in cfgundergroundtriggers.json now function correctly.
• Logging of damage to dead bodies reintroduced in Admin logs.
• Energy-based items (Gas Canisters, Power Generator, Road Flares, etc.) can have energy values set through types.xml.

DayZ Update 1.22 Fixes Patch Notes

General Fixes

• Fixed a game crash related to the login process.
• Improved consistency between regular logout timer and server invitation logout timer.
• Corrected button prompts missing in the inventory after dropping items.
• Addressed missing display of the option to put items back into inventory from hands.
• HUD brightness settings are now connected to player accounts.
• Fixed a server crash linked to vehicle deletion.
• Car horns now play properly when started outside of other players’ network bubble.
• Rectified character and creature movement issues causing micro-stutters at high frame rates.
• Fixed an exploit for faster standing up from prone position.
• Splash sound now plays when throwing items into rivers/ponds/lakes.
• Improved audio when throwing items into water.
• Fixed inability to enter certain building entrances slightly above ground level.
• Players who die underwater will now float up to the surface.
• Resolved a door animation desynchronization related to navmesh updates.
• Corrected character name display in the server browser.
• Fixed an exploit related to poison gas zone triggers.

Vehicle and Gameplay Fixes

• Addressed engine state desynchronization when turning on a car with low fuel.
• Fixed issues where actions hiding items in hands would still display them to other players.
• AI can now enter the Livonia bunker and register open doors in the service hangar.
• Detaching batteries from head torches looted from infected is now possible.
• Flares shot from the flare gun no longer produce continuous sound when stuck in objects.
• Adjusted appearance of the clerk infected.
• Road flares burn correctly after reaching a ruined state.
• Certain weapon attachments now register hit impacts.
• Mining rocks with smaller tools now have proper sound effects.
• Destroyed fuel pumps will no longer yield gasoline.
• Washing hands with a water bottle now has appropriate sounds.
• Fixed issues with can-opening actions not having proper sounds.
• Interrupting the hand-washing action no longer causes character glitches.
• Fixed several exploits that allowed looking through walls.

Visual and Audio Fixes

• Fixed instances of items being held improperly by players.
• Corrected clothing items clipping issues.
• Addressed various building issues and exploits.
• Item widget no longer stays on the screen during hold actions.
• Improved audio effects and widget prompts related to cars and items.
• Adjusted impact sounds for medieval helmets when thrown.
• Crossbow now has appropriate sounds when used in prone and indoors.
• Reload sound of the crossbow adjusted.
• Thirst indication sound no longer overlaps with fever sound.
• Thirst sound now plays properly while wearing gas masks or helmets.
• Fixed incorrect audio for prison doors and certain other doors.
• Respawn timer no longer skips upon game load.
• Fixed blurry reticle for ATOG 6×48 optic on low graphics settings.
• Widgets connected to dead bodies no longer remain static on the screen.
• Unconscious players no longer temporarily enter a falling state and see surroundings.

How to Try the DayZ Update on Your Server

If you already own a DayZ server, you can simply restart your server to begin experiencing the latest update. Don’t own a server yet? You can get started by renting your own DayZ server on our order page. Within seconds your server will be set up, ready to customize and play with your friends!

Survive with Friends in DayZ 1.22 Today

Equipped with the details about the latest DayZ update, are you ready for survival? Whether you’ll be rocking a new backpack or checking out the central economy changes, there is a lot of undead fun to be had. Plus, we’re sure it won’t be long before we start hearing more excitement when DayZ 1.23 is announced! See the update for yourself when you play DayZ update 1.22 on your own DayZ game server!

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