A brand new update for DayZ on Xbox and PlayStation consoles will be deployed later today (March 3), but will, unfortunately, come with some short server downtime.

Today's update is simply a hotfix patch, which means there won't be any new content in the update and instead will include plenty of bug fixes and improvements. If you're eager to find out exactly what's changing in today's DayZ update, check out the official downtime schedule and March 3 patch notes below.

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DayZ Server Downtime Schedule

The DayZ stable servers on both PlayStation and Xbox consoles will be offline for 1 hour today. Downtime will begin at 5AM PT / 8AM ET / 1PM GMT on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.

Servers will be offline for approximately 1 hour, but this may be shortened or extended if necessary. Players will be required to download a new patch before they can log back in at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT.

To find out exactly what's new in the latest DayZ update, check out the official patch notes further down this article.

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DayZ 1.16 Hotfix 1 Update Patch Notes (March 3)

Below you will find the official patch notes for the March 3 DayZ update, which will soon be available for Xbox and PlayStation consoles with the following changes:

GAME

FIXED

SERVER

  • enableDebugMonitor config parameter not working

KNOWN ISSUES

  • Fully consuming an item assigned to the quick bar while the quickbar is hidden might cause a bug with the quick bar
  • Issue with attaching an items from hands with an item in the shoulder slots
  • Using the D-Pad while in inventory might trigger movement