Install the Arma 2 Dayz Mod Manually

DayZ is a wildly successful multiplayer open world survival mod for the video game ArmA 2 and the ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead expansion, together called Combined Operations.

The easiest way to install DayZ is with an application called Six Launcher but some players may want to manage their updates manually as Six Launcher can some times be a version or two behind while waiting for stability testing.

Steps

1. If you have not already done so, you will need to purchase ArmA 2 Combined Operations from the Steam Store.
2. Run ArmA 2 and ArmA 2:Operation Arrowhead at least once from within Steam (you do not need to play the game just wait until the menu appears and then exit).
3. Download the latest DayZ version from http://www.dayzmod.com/ using the Torrent or direct links.
4. Download the latest ArmA 2 beta patch from http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php.
5. Extract the contents of the DayZ zip folder to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\@DayZ\addons (or applicable path for your computer). If the folder already exists or contains files delete it first.
6. Extract the beta zip folder and run the executable to install the beta.
7. Download ArmA 2 Game Launcher from http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8241. Use FTP Link #2 and NOT #1.
8. Launch the ArmA 2 Game Launcher and enter the following configuration options:
   • "Launch Options" Tab
     • Check "Run Beta".
     • Check "No Splash Screen".
     • Change "Default World" to "Chernarus".
     • Set Arma II Exe Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2\arma2.exe
     • Set Arma II - OA Executal Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\ArmA2OA.exe
     • Set Arma II - OA Beta location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe
     • DO NOT set the "Arma II Beta" location.
   • The "Addons" Tab
     • Expand "Addons / Mods" and "Group 1" on the right.
     • Drag "@dayz" from the left to under "Group 1".
     • Check on all three boxes "Addons / Mods", "Group 1", and "@DayZ".
   • In the bottom right set "Game Version" to "Arma II - CO".
9. Click "Start Game".
10. Use the Launcher to launch the game from now on.

Tips

• These steps only need to be done once. To keep your game up to date, simply replace the contents of the DayZ mod folder and run any new beta patches. Nothing will need to be changed in the launcher going forward.

Warnings

• Always check what version your "home server" is running before doing updates. Being on a newer version of either the mod or the beta could stop you from connecting.

Things You'll Need

• Steam - http://store.steampowered.com/
• ArmA 2 and ArmA 2:Operation Arrowhead (Combined Operations) - http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4638/
• The latest DayZ Patch - http://dayzmod.com/?Download
• The latest ArmA 2 Beta Patch - http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php

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