DayZ FAQ

Choose PvE only for survival and building without player combat. Choose a PvE/PvP server if you want marked combat areas alongside PvE progression. Chernarus and Deer Isle offer both modes, Nasdara offers both modes, and Alteria is back as a PvE/PvP server.

Use the official DayZ launcher, open Community servers and search for The Wall plus the map name. Select the exact server and let the launcher load its required Workshop mods. Connection addresses and BattleMetrics links are on the server page. Nasdara is the Badlands map and requires the relevant DayZ content.

We’re aiming for December 18, 2026, but it isn’t confirmed yet. We’ll post the final date, time and any pre-wipe Purge in Discord. A routine restart isn’t a wipe.

No raiding under the normal PvE and PvE/PvP zone rules. Purge only applies to the servers and times named in its own announcement. PvE-only servers stay PvE-only during Purge, as announced in October 2026. A tentative wipe date isn’t permission to raid. The standalone Vanilla+ PvP server has closed. Read the full rules before building or fighting.

Watch the in-game zone indicator and check your server’s map. Where zone enforcement is active, combat checks both players and any applicable grace periods. On Alteria, check the restored PvP areas, including the large Half Map zones. King of the Hill runs without opening PvP zones on Chernarus PvE. Mission and trader markers alone do not show combat boundaries.

Both Nasdara PvE and PvE/PvP are playable. We’re still working on traders, story quests and other map-specific content, so features can differ between servers. Watch Discord for updates as that work goes live.

Use an in-game bounty terminal where the system is enabled. Bounties use Expansion ATM funds. Chernarus PvE/PvP uses qualifying legal PvP kills for claims, so a dogtag is not required for that payout. Eligible tags can be collected separately. Ask staff about Dogtag Case availability; it was announced as work in progress. Server restrictions and anti-farming rules apply.

TW digital locks do not need a battery. They provide PIN access and remembered/guest users on supported doors and gates. Close-to-lock behaviour depends on the configured server setting. The November 2 update covers door-state handling and loose-lock pickup after removal. Report any door that reopens unexpectedly with the server, time and door type.

Sorting respects the container's available space and inventory rules. Clear some space before trying again. Complex sorts have a work limit, so a sort may finish only part of the job. The SORT button was restored after DayZ 1.30.

No. The November 3 announcement reduces selected natural world-loot spawns. Existing bases, storage and gear are unaffected. Trader prices and inventories, mission rewards and recovery timers stay unchanged by that rebalance. Existing world loot clears through the normal cleanup cycle.

Open a Discord support ticket with the exact server, approximate time, what happened and the relevant item or vehicle. Add screenshots or video if available. Send player reports privately to staff rather than posting accusations or base locations in public chat.

Donations help with hosting and running the community. Use the Donate page and Discord for current options. Supported TW Chat perks include custom tags and name colours. Exact benefits and availability should be confirmed with staff before donating.