DayZ PC Experimental 1.22 Update 3, Notes and more

Bohemia Interactive has just rolled out its latest update for DayZ, and fans of the game are in for a treat. Titled as “Experimental 1.22 Update 3 – Version 1.22.156540“, this patch brings several additions, fixes, and modifications.

PC Experimental 1.22 Update 3 – Version 1.22.156540 (Released on 17.08.2023)

NOTES

• Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
• Consider de-fragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
• In case of problems, please check the Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q., DayZ F.A.Q., or BattlEye F.A.Q.
• You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the Feedback Tracker.

GAME

ADDED

• DLC section in the main menu

FIXED

• Some ambient sounds were missing in the amusement parks (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169241)
• It was possible to skip the staggering animation triggered by a heavy attack (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173573 – private)
• Unconscious players did not receive falling damage
• Crafted baseball bats did not have knockback
• When joining the game without a microphone plugged in, it was not possible hear other players’ voice chat
• When joining the game without a microphone plugged in, proximity chat messages were not received
• Changing voice level would not function as intended if no microphone was enabled/connected
• It was not possible to arm improvised explosives on the first attempt (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166879)

CHANGED

• Infected can spawn with head torches again
• Experimental: It was possible to escape from the melee arena map
• Reduced the amount of shock damage dealt by hands.
• Reduced the chance for infected to cause bleeding wounds
• All heavy attacks across the board now cause knockback

MODDING

• Changed: Reverted a change to HumanInputController::CameraIsFreeLook to assure modding compatibility (https://feedback.bistudio.com/T174454)

KNOWN ISSUES

• Watchtower’s roof widget blocks other wall widgets – will be fixed in the following update 1.23
• Vehicles will keep driving after the driver is killed – will be fixed in the following update 1.23