If you happen to’re nonetheless enjoying DayZ (and why wouldn’t you be?) the newest patch has began rolling out, which comes with new weapons and a few quality-of-life adjustments. Maybe extra importantly, developer Bohemia Interactive says we could also be seeing one thing just a little totally different in a while this 12 months.

In the newest put up on Steam, in addition to detailing model 1.24 of DayZ (with a gnarly video to go together with it), we’re additionally being informed that 2024 will characterize “a major departure from our typical replace supply mannequin.” Nevertheless, this doesn’t imply the studio gained’t maintain supporting the sport.

In a nutshell: “our focus has been on increasing the scope of the DayZ model,” by which “important assets have been allotted to this endeavor.” Bohemia isn’t saying an excessive amount of, however is hoping to showcase one thing later this 12 months.

A colossal milestone

It appears the developer has large plans for its zombie survival shooter. There’s a unbroken dedication to new character cosmetics, in addition to the revealing of “a fairly unique long-range rifle” deliberate. There are additionally going to be some new motion sounds, ambient music, and a have a look at probably introducing a richer number of wildlife.

Moreover, the sport simply completed its Valentine’s occasion, which added Cupid’s bolts to the experimental launch. This 12 months will nonetheless see the return of different particular events, such because the Walpurgi, Halloween, and Christmas occasions.

Nevertheless, the studio can also be “wanting into the potential of internet hosting new occasions in collaboration with different video games.” Those that are diehard DayZ followers could have some thought of what that’s referring to. Appears like fairly thrilling stuff, no matter it’s going to be.