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DayZ (mod)

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DayZ is a modification for ARMA 2 and the standalone expansion ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead. It is currently in the open alpha development phase and is frequently updated with new content.[1] The modification can be downloaded here.

Installation

Requirements

In order to install and run the mod, you must own a copy of Arma 2: Combined Operations, which is a combination of Arma 2 and the Operation Arrowhead standalone expansion. However, it is possible to purchase only Operation Arrowhead and install the mod using a copy of Arma 2 Free and Operation Arrowhead (the process of this is detailed below).

Using the DayZ Updater Tool

The simplest way to download and install the latest version of the DayZ mod is to use the Worrom Updater tool, a downloadable program which will automatically install all relevant mod files automatically. Before downloading the tool, ensure you have the latest version of Java installed to prevent any issues from arising when using the tool. Then perform the following actions:

  1. Download the Worrom DayZ Updater Tool and run the program.
  2. When prompted, point the tool at your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead folder. By default, this folder will be located at the following:
    Steam: 
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\
    Retail: 
    C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\
  3. When the tool has finished installing the mod files, you need to force the game to run with the DayZ mod files. To do this, do the following:
  • Steam: Go to Steam and right click on Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Go to 'Properties', 'Set Launch Options' and copy and paste -mod=@dayz -nosplash into the target line.
  • Retail: Locate a shortcut to Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead and right click on it before selecting 'Properties'. Under the 'Shortcut' tab, add the following: -mod=@dayz -nosplash to the target line. Note that changing the target line is only possible when modifying a shortcut, not the game executable itself.

Installer Unable to Detect Game Folder

This issue can be encountered when using the Worrom Updater Tool, and is most likely caused by incorrectly inputting the location of your Operation Arrowhead folder. Check the spelling and location of the file path you have inputted, and ensure you seperate folders using a backwards slash "\" rather than a forwards slash "/". Remove any extra spaces left after the file path, and end the file path with a single backwards slash.[2]

Steam installation

  1. Download both ARMA 2 and ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead through Steam.
  2. Run the game once before proceeding.
  3. Download DayZ Mod files. http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/
  4. Make a folder named "@DayZ" in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead directory.
  5. Inside "@DayZ" folder create another folder named "Addons". It should look like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons
  6. Unpack all DayZ Mod files in the "Addons" folder.
  7. Go to Steam and right click Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, go to 'Properties', 'Set Launch Options', add "-mod=@dayz -nosplash" without quotes in the target line and click OK. You can find other launch options, like windowed mode here: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma2:_Startup_Parameters
  8. Run Operation Arrowhead and select "Launch ARMA 2: Combined Operations" to play the game.

If everything is installed correctly you should see "@dayz" line under "ArmA 2" on the right side of the menu screen.

Use the filter to find DayZ servers.

Non-Steam installation

Six-Updater (automatic)

  1. Download and install Six-Updater from http://www.six-updater.net/
  2. Go to options and make sure the target path for Operation Arrowhead main folder and mod folder is correct.
  3. It should say at the bottom that you have A2 Operation Arrowhead (Combined Operations) installed.
  4. Create a 'New Preset' from the 'Preset' tab in the top menu. You can name it 'DayZ'
  5. Click the 'Mods' tab in the main window. In the searchbox type in '@DayZ'.
  6. Right click the DayZ mod in the browser window and 'add to preset'.
  7. Click on 'Home' tab and 'Install or Update mods'. It will automacitally download the latest version of the mod for you.
  8. To run the game click on 'Launch the game' through Six-Updater.

Manual install

  1. Download DayZ Mod files. http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/
  2. Make a folder named "@DayZ" in your Arma2 folder
  3. Inside "@DayZ" folder create another folder named "Addons".
  4. Unpack all DayZ Mod files in the "Addons" folder.
  5. Make a shortcut to your ARMA2 exe file and add "-nosplash -mod=@dayz" without quotes in the target line so it looks like this "C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\arma2OA.exe" -noSplash -mod=@dayz
  6. Click the shortcut to start ARMA2 with Dayz enabled

If everything is installed correctly you should see "@dayz" line under "ArmA 2" on the right side of the menu screen.

Use the filter to find DayZ servers.

Mixed copy (Retail + Steam)

Make sure you install the latest patch for the retail version from http://www.arma2.com/supply/game-updates Then follow the STEAM/NON-STEAM INSTALLATION guide.

ARMA2:FREE + ARMA2:OA

It is possible to use the free version (not the demo) of ARMA2 and combine it with ARMA2: Operation Arrowhead to create ARMA2: Combined Operations Lite and use it to play DayZ.

Steam

  1. Download both ARMA 2: Free and ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead through Steam.
  2. Run the game once before proceeding.
  3. Download DayZ Mod files. http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/
  4. Make a folder named "@DayZ" in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead directory.
  5. Inside "@DayZ" folder create another folder named "Addons". It should look like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons
  6. Unpack all DayZ Mod files in the "Addons" folder.
  7. Create a new shortcut to arma2oa.exe. It should look like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\arma2oa.exe
  8. Add behind the target: "-mod=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 free;Expansion;@DayZ -nosplash"
  9. Run the game from this shortcut

If everything is installed correctly you should see "ArmA 2 Free" (or "ArmA 2 Demo"), "ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead" and "@dayz" on the right side of the menu screen.

Retail

  1. Install ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead
  2. Dowload and install ARMA 2: Free from http://www.arma2.com/free
  3. Download DayZ Mod files. http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/
  4. Make a folder named "@DayZ" in your Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead directory.
  5. Inside "@DayZ" folder create another folder named "Addons". It should look like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons
  6. Unpack all DayZ Mod files in the "Addons" folder.
  7. Create a new shortcut to arma2oa.exe. It should look like this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead\arma2oa.exe
  8. Add behind the target: "-mod=C:\Program Files (x86)\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2 Free;Expansion;@DayZ -nosplash"
  9. Run the game from this shortcut

If everything is installed correctly you should see "ArmA 2 Free" (or "ArmA 2 Demo"), "ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead" and "@dayz" on the right side of the menu screen.

ARMA2 Beta patch (optional)

Beta patch is backwards compatible, so you can still play on non-beta servers.

If you have previous beta patches it's suggested to unistall them before installing a newer version. You can also try deleting beta subdirectory inside ARMA 2 folder manually.

  1. Download and install beta patch from http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php (Latest patch is in the green field top of page)
  2. Go to the Arma2:OA main directory and right-click on shortcut "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch". Add "-mod=@dayz" without quotes to the target line.
  3. Run "Launch Arma2 OA Beta Patch" and enjoy playing!

Common errors

I get 'You cannot play/edit this mission, it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.dayz_code, dayz_weapons, dayz_equip etc.'upon joining any DayZ server

You installed the mod or the shortcut incorrectly. Make sure you add "-mod=@dayz" without quotes in the launch options and DayZ mod files are installed in the proper folder. By default: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\Addons"

I am stuck at "Waiting for server response" or "Waiting for character to create" or "Receiving Data"

Servers are simply being overloaded, wait a litte or try another server. If nothing works try below.
Launch Operation Arrowhead from steam and select the option to re-install BattlEye Anti-Cheat client. If you are using retail download the latest version form http://www.battleye.com/download.html and put it in a folder named "BattlEye" in the "Expansion" folder of your Arma2:OA main directory.
Redownload DayZ mod files and make sure you have the latest version. http://www.armafiles.info/dayz/
If nothing works try reinstalling both Arma2 and OA.
Note: Frequent connections and disconnections on a server compound this problem. Please try to be patient before switching to another server.

I get "You can not play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.cherarus" when trying to join any server

Make sure you launch the game as 'Combined Operations' and NOT 'Operation Arrowhead' when launching from STEAM.

Invisible objects, missing textures etc.

Right click ARMA 2 in STEAM - 'Properties' - 'Local Files' - 'Verify integrity of game cache'.
Try changing your ingame video settings.

I get other weird graphic artifacts ingame that block my screen

Known bug, it occurs on the barbed wire fences that players can build and should be fixed in the next patch. You can try changing your ingame video settings as a temporary fix.

I get 'ARMA2 stopped working' error on launch

Right click ARMA 2 in STEAM - 'Properties' - 'Local Files' - 'Verify integrity of game cache'.
Redownload and make sure you are using the latest version of DayZ mod files.
Try launching the game without DayZ mod, see if it works. If it does reinstall DayZ mod files.
Try installing the latest beta patch (see above).

I can't use Direct Chat ingame. Mic is stuttering

Known bug. You can install the latest beta patch for Arma2:OA (see above) or wait for the official fix.

I get "No entry 'bin\config.bin\CfgVehicles\'" or similar pop-up error message when launching the game or playing on a server

Ignore it. It won't affect your game.

I get 'missing CBA_Main' when joining a server

Ignore it. It won't affect your game.

Source

Direct copy from http://dayzwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_install_DayZ incase the website should ever go down.

Notes

  1. ↑ http://dayzmod.com/news.php
  2. ↑ http://www.worrom.com/