How many people are playing DayZ right now?

23,447 people are playing DayZ on Steam right now, making it the 41st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 57,811 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is DayZ's all-time peak player count?

DayZ's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 78,937, reached in October 2024.

Is DayZ good? What do Steam reviews say?

78% of 390,271 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).

How much does DayZ cost on Steam?

DayZ costs $49.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $22.49.

Does DayZ work on Steam Deck?

DayZ is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

DayZ

by Bohemia Interactive · Released Dec 13, 2018

Steam Deck UnsupportedLinux & Deck: Gold

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#41

23,447

▼ 5.8%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

78% positive

Mostly Positive390,271 reviews

Owners (est.)10M–20M

24h peak

57,811

Highest seen78,937

Oct 20, 20242 years ago

Price on Steam

$49.99

Lowest ever $22.49 Dec 2020

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78% positive of 390,271 · Mostly Positive · Live from Steam

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Oct 21, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
Build 26103115the current build when we started tracking33.4 GB on Windows

Patch notes

Aug 18, 2026
PatchThe new DayZ update will bring home renovation to the zombie apocalypse
The road to Badlands is ramping up, and DayZ dev, Bohemia Interactive, goes into detail on the new house renovation mechanic, as well as official code locks. Read the full story on PCGamesN: The new DayZ update will bring home renovation to the zombie apocalyp…

Other news (19)

Oct 28, 2026
Thank you, Survivors!
Hey Survivors,Week 1 of DayZ BadlandsWe’re thrilled to announce that more than 325,500 units of DayZ Badlands have been purchased across all platforms, and DayZ reached a peak of more than 435,500 concurrent players during the launch period. It’s been a massiv…
Oct 26, 2026
Scream V Sale
Hey Survivors, Spooky season is upon us, and DayZ Badlands is here! To celebrate, DayZ and its various bundles are on sale for up to 50% off until November 2! To welcome Nasdara to the roster of DayZ terrains, DayZ Badlands is also available at a launch discou…
Oct 26, 2026
Halloween Event 2026
Hey Survivors,October is slowly coming to an end, which means the spookiest time of the year is approaching! We’re happy to announce that our annual Halloween event is coming on three maps: Chernarus, Livonia, and Sakhal. The event with run from 26th of Octobe…
Oct 15, 2026
Состоялся релиз DayZ Badlands с крупнейшей пустынной картой и мотоциклами
Студия Bohemia Interactive выпустила масштабное дополнение DayZ Badlands для симулятора выживания DayZ. Одновременно с релизом дополнения состоялся выход глобального патча 1.30, который сопровождается полным вайпом серверов на PC, Xbox и PlayStation. Игроки на…
Oct 15, 2026
DayZ Badlands Expansion is Out Now!
Dear Survivors,We are beyond thrilled to announce that the DayZ Badlands expansion has arrived!To celebrate this major milestone for DayZ, we’re launching DayZ Badlands with a 10% discount, bringing the price to approximately $22.50. For those who own the base…
Oct 9, 2026
DayZ Badlands Official Collector’s Vinyl Box Set | Pre-Order Now!
Hey Survivors! To celebrate the launch of DayZ Badlands, IGN and Bohemia Interactive are proud to present the DayZ Badlands: Collector's Vinyl Box Set. Featuring stunning artwork, premium materials, and a suite of items, this is the ultimate tribute to the ico…
Oct 2, 2026
DayZ Badlands Price Announcement | Creator Program
Hey, Survivors!We are less than two weeks away from the release of Update 1.30 and the accompanying DayZ Badlands expansion. So, we’d like to take a moment to answer some of the questions you may have.Let’s start with the pricing. The DayZ Badlands expansion i…
Oct 1, 2026
Autumn Sale
Hey Survivors,Autumn is upon us, and DayZ Badlands is drawing closer! There’s no better time for you and your friends to pick up DayZ and its bundles, now available at discounts of up to 50% as part of Steam’s Autumn Sale. The sale will run for one week and en…
Sep 25, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 86) | Lizard and Dogs | Wishlist now!
Hey Survivors!Welcome to Dev Blog 8 (Week 86) of the DayZ Badlands expansion.This dev blog was written by our colleagues from the art and marketing teams, with help from members of our design team. This time we’re covering the wildlife of Nasdara. Our dev blog…
Sep 22, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog Recap (2)
Hey, Survivors!Welcome to Dev Blog Recap 2 (Week 86), where we not only highlight what we’ve showcased so far but also provide new information on assets we’ve previously revealed! In short, these extra dev blogs aren’t just about spreading the word about DayZ …
Sep 20, 2026
Разработчики DayZ отказались от велосипедов из-за технических ограничений устаревшего движка
Чешская студия Bohemia Interactive официально закрыла вопрос о возможном появлении велосипедов в хардкорном симуляторе выживания DayZ. Несмотря на регулярные просьбы аудитории добавить бесшумный транспорт в преддверии скорого релиза дополнения Badlands, разраб…
Sep 16, 2026
1.30 Experimental Release | Motorbikes, Inventory UI Improvements, and more!
Dear Survivors,We are thrilled to announce that Update 1.30 is now entering the Experimental phase on Steam.This marks the beginning of the release of DayZ Badlands, which you’ve all been waiting for. Normally, we’d include all of the assets that come with the…
Sep 11, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 84) | Motorbikes&Ragdoll Physics | Wishlist now!
Hey Survivors,Welcome to Dev Blog 7 (Week 84) of the DayZ Badlands expansion.The dev blog was written by our colleagues from our art and marketing departments with the help of members from our design, audio, and programming teams. The blog covers yet another m…
Aug 31, 2026
PvE Survival Crafting Fest Sale
Hey Survivors,Gamescom is over, but the sales shall go on! DayZ is up to 50% off on Steam as part of the PvE Survival Crafting Fest.For those who haven’t seen it yet, we showcased more of DayZ Badlands at Gamescom. You can check it out below and wishlist it no…
Aug 27, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Coming October 15, 2026
Hey Surviors, WIshlist DayZ Badlands now and enjoy the teaser that we showecased at Gamescom, where you will get a glimpse into Nasdara. Disclaimer: The information shared here reflects a work in progress. Content showcased in the video is subject to change.Th…
Aug 26, 2026
Future Games Show Sale
Hey Survivors, We are also participating in the Future Games Show at Gamescom! DayZ and its bundles are up to 50% off on Steam! What is DayZ? The post-soviet countries of Chernarus and Livonia are struck by an unknown virus, turning the majority population int…
Aug 26, 2026
Gamescom Sales
Hey Survivors, It is an exciting time of year because Gamescom is here! To celebrate, DayZ is up to 50% off on Steam as part of the Gamescom Sale. We are also happy to announce that we will be revealing more of DayZ Badlands at Gamescom, so stay tuned! The rel…
Aug 7, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 79) | Wishlist now!
Hey Survivors,Welcome to Dev Blog 6 - Week 79 of the DayZ Badlands expansion.This dev blog was written by our colleagues from programming team and art team, with visual and editorial support from our marketing team. Today, we’ll be going over two topics:Dust P…
Jul 31, 2026
DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog Recap (1)
Hey, Survivors! We hope this doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, since it hasn’t been three weeks since the last blog. We’d like to try something new to get information out to you as much as possible while recapping what we’ve covered about DayZ Badlands s…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 78% on 2026-11-01 → 78% today (390,271 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$49.99
Oct 31, 2026Sale −50%$24.99 (was $49.99)

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DLC

3 items on Steam, newest first.

DayZ Badlands
$24.9960% positive
DayZ Frostline
$26.9955% positive
DayZ Soundtrack
$8.9924% positive

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Trading cards

7 cards. Buying one of each costs $0.58, which crafts this game's badge; the foil set costs $2.46.

Cheapest badges

Day 'n' Night$0.07

The Crowning of King$0.07

One with nature$0.08

From Rify with love$0.08

Dude, where's my spark plug?$0.08

A Hero's Journey$0.09

Death by Beans$0.09

Foil cards (7)

Dude, where's my spark plug?$0.19

Death by Beans$0.24

A Hero's Journey$0.27

Day 'n' Night$0.32

From Rify with love$0.35

Prices checked 2026-11-01, lowest Steam Community Market listing in US dollars.

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DayZ player count and quick facts

How many people are playing DayZ right now?: 23,447 people are playing DayZ on Steam right now, making it the 41st most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 57,811 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is DayZ's all-time peak player count?: DayZ's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 78,937, reached in October 2024.
Is DayZ good? What do Steam reviews say?: 78% of 390,271 Steam user reviews are positive (Mostly Positive).
How much does DayZ cost on Steam?: DayZ costs $49.99 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $22.49.
Does DayZ work on Steam Deck?: DayZ is Unsupported on Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Live data from Steam, tracked by SteamPlayerBase.

Store info

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.

Developer: Bohemia Interactive
Publisher: Bohemia Interactive
Release date: Dec 13, 2018
Install size: 25 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer · All
Steam app ID: 221100

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