DayZ approaches 1 million players and could become a standalone game
DayZ just keeps growing. As I'm writing this, the official website shows that 948,610 unique players have found their way to the zombie mod, of which 188,814 in the last 24 hours. Earlier this month the number of unique players was 'only' at 500,000.
The recent Steam Sale, as well as DayZ youtube videos ensuring hilarity and exciting times could be responsible for this notable increase.
You will need ARMA II and the expansion Operation Arrowhead to play this. Both are available in ARMA II Combined Operations, which got a great discount during the Steam Summer Sale. Exactly what those who still doubted needed to start playing this great game.
The makers of DayZ are working on a standalone version, meaning ARMA II won't be needed anymore. Seeing as the mod is still in beta now, a lot more content and tidying up will be needed; yet they are optimistic it will be released before Christmas, following the Minecraft model of a low price point.
» Source: http://www.vg247.com/2012/07/31/dayz-has-937659-unique-players/
» Tagged In: #arma II, #community showcase, #DayZ mod, #steam, #Zombies
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
the average gamer
please make a mac version, just........please
hainami
I liked this game better when not everyone knew about it. Now everyone is a gunho bandit who doesn't care about cooperation and just hunting people all day. Most people play it like it's call of duty with kill streaks and stuff. No one plays for the survival anymore. :(
Mcgunn
Adapt. Hide and take them out. The real world would probably be filled with bandits too, think of it that way.
FreDDaN1
awesome, have not bought arma 2 yet so i'm wating untill a stand alone release :D
DarkPenguin
This mod is truly different and quite an experience. I am intrigued by what's to come. It's like a hardcore mode of Minecraft without the crafting. They even have a DayZ mod for Minecraft. Hah
Yourname942
I really hope they make Day Z a standalone game and make it Mac compatible.
Vashistra
Dayz is currently in Alpha, not in Beta. But the mod is awesome and would support Rocket if he makes it a stand-alone game.