Helicopter crashes, sound fixes, and the iconic RAK 37 – DayZ just got better with 1.28 update

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Bohemia Interactive is sticking to its promise regarding the DayZ 2025 plan, consistently moving forward as scheduled with the launch of version 1.28 update. This latest version brings about varied modifications to the Sakhal map, featuring fresh environmental components, and introduces novel weapons, scopes, and firearm functionality. Enhancements in vehicle control and audio adjustments ensure that version 1.28 paves the way for even more exciting developments this year.

Now you can hear the difference and feel the impact in DayZ

The DayZ 1.28 patch notes are massive, so here’s a quick summary to save you some scrolling:

  1. New dynamic events: Helicopter crashes, patrol and fishing boat wrecks, medical events, geysers, and ambient cave sounds added to the Frostline expansion.

  1. New weapons: RAK-37 SMG (returning) and R12 shotgun.
  2. New optics: PSO-6, Leupold Mark 4, Sights.
  3. Firearm improvements: Updated weapon obstruction, recoil balancing, damage tweaks, and new animations.
  4. Vehicles: Improved driving under high ping, better sync, and audio enhancements.
  5. Audio: Revamped gunfire tails, and quieter footsteps.

In addition to the sneak peek for Update 1.28, developers also revealed a split view demonstrating the sound alterations. However, there’s more to it: here’s a glimpse of their other ongoing projects.

  1. Fixes & tweaks: Bug fixes covering desyncs, animations, sound issues, clipping, UI bugs, crashes, exploits, and more. Crafting and repair actions now show correct animations and visuals. Improved 3D scope visuals, rangefinder, and firearm overlays.
  2. Servers & Modding: Expanded spawnabletypes.xml and randompresets.xml capabilities. Better vehicle physics and modding support. Numerous stability and script-related fixes.
  3. Tools & Workbench: Improved Script Editor with new features like split view, symbol highlighting, and crash fixes. Updated Enfusion branding.

However, similar to previous instances, certain problems remained unresolved, and fresh ones surfaced. For instance, there were ongoing collisions, audio, and synchronization issues with vehicles, as well as visual and interactive glitches that occurred particularly in certain regions.

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2025-06-04 18:02