DayZ Update 1.29 Releasing Tomorrow With Full Server Wipe

DayZ players finally have clarity on what comes next. Following ongoing disruption caused by the recent 1.28 update, developers have officially confirmed that Update 1.29 will release on April 8 across all platforms. The announcement comes with a major warning for survivors everywhere, a complete wipe of servers and characters is incoming.

A Critical Follow Up to the 1.28 Situation

The current state of the game has been heavily impacted by issues introduced in Update 1.28, most notably the widely reported skywalking glitch exploit that has disrupted gameplay across official and community servers. Players have experienced instability, unfair encounters, and immersion breaking moments, making this upcoming patch one of the most important in recent months.

Official Developer Announcement

What the Full Wipe Means

The confirmed wipe affects all players and will reset progression entirely. Here is what that includes:

• Character Reset: All survivors will start fresh with no gear or progress.
• Server Data Reset: Bases, stashes, and world items will be completely cleared.
• Community Server Recommendation: Private server owners are strongly advised to perform their own wipes to avoid conflicts.

Our Servers & Planned Wipe

Our DayZ Vanilla+ servers are also scheduled for a wipe following Update 1.29. However, we will first monitor the update’s stability and overall performance before initiating the reset. This ensures that the wipe will be meaningful and that players won’t lose progress unnecessarily if the update encounters issues. Once we confirm the patch is stable, we will announce the server wipe date and details for all communities.

Why This Update Matters

Full wipes are never taken lightly in DayZ, but in this case they are seen as necessary. With exploits affecting gameplay balance and stability, Update 1.29 is expected to restore fairness and provide a clean slate for all players. It also signals a rapid response from the developers following community feedback.

What Players Should Do Now

• Prepare for a complete reset and use remaining time in 1.28 freely.
• Coordinate with groups and communities ahead of the wipe.
• Stay updated for patch notes and additional fixes included in 1.29.

Looking Ahead

With Update 1.29 arriving tomorrow, the DayZ community is preparing for a fresh start. Whether this patch fully resolves the issues introduced in 1.28 remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, survivors will once again be stepping into Chernarus with nothing, ready to rebuild, fight, and create new stories from scratch.