DayZ is a tense survival game in which players find themselves in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by the rampaging Infected and other survivors. DayZ contains the original area of Montenegro and Livonia.Montenegro is an iconic DayZ map of post-Soviet Montenegro covering 230 km² of meticulously crafted environments modeled on real locations. Livonia – a diverse map with an area of 163 km² allows players to experience a survival hit in a completely different environment. Players can put their survival skills to the test by venturing into the unknown areas of Livonia to see how long they can survive in a deadly world. Meet othersUp to 60 other players are fighting for survival at any given time. Make friends, kill without asking, build bases, and face the risk of betrayal for a can of delicious beans. Use VOIP and communicate with other players as you see fit. When your life hangs in the balance, every encounter matters. Be careful. Do not let your guard down. Don't trust anyone. Survive in MontenegroThe infected aren't your only concern – there's also fauna and the elements. Avoid herds of wolves and rampaging bears, find shelter from the merciless rain, seek light in the darkness of the night. You'll also need to master a range of complex survival mechanics related to your hunger, thirst, body temperature, and more. Collect lootAlways make sure you have working gear on hand. Patch damaged clothes, craft makeshift items, and head to deceptively dead cities to hunt for valuable resources. Repair your car and hide it in your secret base, under the care of clever traps. Enter the Corrupted Zones if you're brave enough and look for valuable loot. Don't forget that you won't get far without a protective suit and a gas mask. Grab your armsFierce PvP engagements can escalate anywhere, anytime – especially in flashpoints like abandoned military bases, where frantic exchanges of fire are commonplace. Some survivors are lurking for your loot, while others are hunting for sport. Still others may simply be afraid that you will open fire. Learn to fight and sense when it's time to put your pride in your pocket and run away. One bullet can change everything. Always keep your eyes around your head.