Just a quick notice to avoid confusion:

There is another server currently using my server name Odyssey. This server is NOT affiliated with us in any way.

Our official server operates only under the Odyssey EU | Chernarus | Fresh | vanilla | name, and any variation you may see elsewhere is not connected to our community.

Please make sure you are joining the correct server.

Thanks.

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FROSTLINE EXPANSION 

ADDED

• New section of the underground bunker on Burukan island
• Sakhal flag and armband
• Pilot jacket
• Winter Military Coat

FIXED

• Bodies on Sakhal could decay and attract flies despite the cold environment 
• MICH helmet not spawning in locked Sakhal containers

GENERAL GAME

ADDED

• Bear headdress
• Heavy labor jacket
• Military sweater
• Fox headdress
• Military winter boots
• Fur boots
• Long haul backpack

CHANGED

• Assault rifles gunshot sound reworked
• Pistol gunshot sounds reworked
• The Server Browser now opens the "Official" tab by default if the player has no favorite servers; otherwise, it opens the "Favorites" tab
• General server performance optimizations
• Adjusted player spawnpoints to be more random. The game is now more likely to spawn players in different areas of the map on repeated deaths.
• Increased crafted and blunt melee weapon damage
• Increased melee weapon damage transfer to infected and animal.
• Improved ground texture blending

FIXED

• Character could glitch and clip through objects when taking vaultable items in hands (T192558, T193315, T193320, T193316)
• Inventory could be accessed in Surrender pose
• Issues with displaying items in Vicinity tab and being able to access them through objects
• Reconnecting removed blinding effect of Burlap sack on head
• Vehicles twitched when driving on concrete panels (T191309)
• AIs could clip through closed door of specific garage building
• Specific boat wreck model became invisible at too short view distance 
• Unpacking a headlight had no audio (T192384)
• Plums disappeared at too short view distance
• Aiming with M79 removed night vision (T193230)
• Part of bear attacking audio sample was incorrect (T192086)
• Fixed multiple locations allowing to look through structures (T191053)
• Windows in specific garage building were missing collisions
• Humvee was Missing Getting In/Out Sound (T167764)
• AP Items deployed through activate widget were missing sound
• Illness symptom sounds (e.g. coughing or laughing) continued to play even after the player has fallen unconscious
• Various clipping issues
• Cars could crash without apparent reason due to unexpected collisions with terrain (T191200, T192926)
• Under unstable or low FPS, the selected vehicle gear could be skipped over unintentionally
• Players could see moving cars and boats glitch after reconnecting
• Players reconnecting above the ground could be teleported outside the world (T191843, T191945, T191215, T191664, T192504) 
• Deployed tripwire was not functional (T193431)
• Start engine sound is played when player leaves started vehicle
• Incorrect sound could be played when loading the crossbow (T191119)
• Incorrect sound could be played when disarming Explosive with a different detonator
• Items dropped near some specific assets could be inaccessible afterwards (T189382)
• Certain assets would have incorrect collisions
• Exploit where players were able to duplicate items
• Exploit allowing players to enter vehicles while holding heavy items
• RAK was not spawning chambered when equipped with a magazine
• Players could spawn random items in their inventory (T192644, T192643)
• Players could see dynamic contaminated zones become invisible over time (T192492)
• Players could launch themselves into the air by going prone on a car roof edge (T192699)
• Players could freeze the client by some cargo operations (T192460)
• Players could hit invisible barriers on some fence and wall objects
• Item swapping functionality wasn't working in some cases
• Server crash exploited by users (T195100 - private)
• Animation of taking items from the shoulder and belt could glitch (T188349, T188469, T188454, T188536, T189283, T188523, T191268)
• Vehicles were missing attach/detach sounds for battery, spark plug and radiator
• Manipulating a fire barrel could result in desync for other players
• Indoor shots could sound silenced to the shooter
• Chelating Tablets could cure wound infection and influenza (T194353)
• Rain was falling upwards when you run in the direction of the rain
• Items that were very wide would not scale up properly when inspected
• Players could get teleported when exiting vehicles
• Infected movement was stuttering at low server FPS
• Splitting animation was not working for long wooden sticks
• Airfield bunkers had badly placed loot spawns (T193452)
• A ladder at the Rify ship wreck was not functional (T193170)
• Position of moving vehicles could be severely desynchronized for a character not in the vehicle
• Heat buffer sigs were not visible in Inventory UI representation when in-game HUD was disabled (T191347)
• Issue where players would spawn in same spot as other player when there were other free spawn spots available 
• Zeroing was not working for certain scopes/optics when in optics mode (T192573, T192729)
• Vicinity cargo section was not adjusting its size depending on the amount of visible items in the vicinity (T191752)
• An issue where the player was still flagged as swimming in water when climbing into a boat from the swimming state. 
• An issue where it was not possible to wring out clothing items when climbing into a boat from any water type
• Torches no longer dry clothes faster than fireplaces

CHERNARUS

• Player could see through specific wall by squeezing between it and a container (T191053) 
• Specific trees were floating in air (T190606, T191125)
• Fallen tree was clipping through other trees (T190606) 

LIVONIA

• Some items and widgets could be inaccessible in swampy locations with reeds  
• Incorrect sizing of contaminated zones in Pavlovo and Radunin

SERVER

• Fixed: Scripts would not compile with '-doScriptLogs=1' CLI on Retail
• Added: Player location to connection and disconnection logs (T176899)
• Fixed: Items in the ignore list would still spawn when they were part of cfgspawnabletypes.xml
• Fixed: Items that were part of the ignore list would still spawn if they were in the player inventory (T190555)
• Fixed: Some weapons had chance to spawn with incompatible attachments, resulting in errors (T192338, T192311 - private)
• Changed: Enabled multithreading support for Bullet Physics library
• Fixed: Crash in networking

TOOLS

ANIMATION EDITOR

• Added: Live Debug, connect via in-game diag "Animation > Enable debugger"
• Changed: Animations now always re-import from the TXA source file when editing Events
• Changed: Changes to animations are now saved via  "Workspace -> Save Changed Animations" instead of using the small "edit" button in the timeline
• Fixed: Various crashes
• Removed: "Test" button in Controls window, now automatic based on active context

TERRAIN BUILDER

• Version information is now shown in the Terrain Builder’s Help > About dialog
• Saves objects with a persistent ID into WRP instead of regenerating them every build
• WRP files now require 1.29 binarization executable (note also the correct WRP instead of WPR).
• Added: Align to ground mode in Buldozer (default keybind 7)

MODDING

• Fixed: Crash when using SurfaceUnderObjectByBone on some animals
• Changed: Temporarily increased the maximum size of 'ScriptInputUserData' to accommodate for Network IDs being larger
• Added: Physics functions directly on Transport to allow vehicles to sleep
• Added: Physics: 'Physics.GetGeomName' to get the name of a geometry at that index
• Added: New Inventory location type ILT_TEMP for items that are desynced, held in limbo until the server sends the correct one 
• Added: Pawn.GetOwnerState' and 'Pawn.GetNextMove' to preload data during character CommandHandler
• Changed: EntityType can now be used in script per config class definition, used to cache shared variables and expensive initialization logic
• Changed: Initial update of Animation System to Enfusion 2021
• Changed: Physics: Filtered will no longer show collision that has no interaction layer
• Changed: Prioritized usage of variables such as g_Game instead of function calls such as 'GetGame()'
• Changed: Specific optimiziations to several scripted functions such as 'Object::IsAnyInherited'
• Changed: Physics: Inactive bodies no longer tick EOnSimulate/EOnPostSimulate
• Changed: Vehicles: Vehicle headlights has been partially moved from script to native
• Changed: Improved Gizmo api, moved to GizmoApi class
• Fixed: Make avoidGrassUpdate property properly transfer during binarization process
• Fixed: Physics: Crashes with geometry element usage on skeleton component
• Fixed: Object::IsAnyInherited should return early on 1st match (T194456)
• Fixed: Several crashes with DebugText
• Fixed: Physics: Crashes with geometry element usage on skeleton component
• Fixed: Vehicles: Players could be sent to random coordinates when getting out of some vehicles with improper geometry
• Fixed: 'DayZPlayer.IsAuthority' would return false in Singleplayer
• Fixed: Inventory.CreateEntity would not use the "flip flag"
• Fixed: Gizmo rotation would be reversed in some cases
• Fixed: Vehicles: Transport class couldn't gather inputs
• Fixed: Vehicles: Transport class didn't have dynamic collision resolution (only cars did)
• Fixed: Vehicles: Vehicles could still be controlled while in freecam while "Player move in FrCam" was disabled
• Fixed: Assigning typename to variable wouldn't work for base types (e.g. string, int)
• Fixed: Some cases when assigning a quoted vector to a variable would fail
• Removed: Unnecessary native calls that caused poor performance
• Added: 'EntityAI.SetRequiredSimulation' for setting vehicle active state of custom Transport vehicles (T195712)
• Added: User data can now be passed into action/inventory junctures
• Fixed: Forcing objects to be spawned inside other objects that shouldn't be possible (barrel in barrel) from script
• Fixed: Workbench: Local method variables in workbench plugins could become corrupted

KNOWN ISSUES

• Reloading animation of break-action weapons can be laggy
• Character status icons can incorrectly display as red (visual issue only)
• Animation and audio for swapping item in hands play twice
• Some locations on Chernarus have surface issues manifesting as black spots from distance
• Additional "language" option is present in language settings
• Items can disappear when swapping location in inventory
• Items can be dropped from some containers upon reconnect
• Image widgets such as the loading screen are too bright

We do not expect any service interruption. However, if required, there may be brief interruptions, which will typically not exceed 10 minutes.

We are planning to update our DayZ servers on Sunday, 23 February 2026, starting at 15:00 UTC (UK Time). Please expect temporary interruptions during this period.

Who is affected:

• Server: Odyssey EU | Chernarus | Fresh | Vanilla
  Scheduled downtime: 15:05 UTC
  Estimated upgrade duration: 15–30 minutes
  Impact: No player data loss expected

• Server: Odyssey EU | Chernarus | TEST 1
  Scheduled downtime: 15:30 UTC
  
  

• Server: Odyssey EU | Chernarus | TEST 2
  Scheduled downtime: 16:00 UTC
  
  

• Server: Odyssey EU | Chernarus | TEST 3
  Scheduled downtime: 16:30 UTC
  
  

• Server: Odyssey EU | Chernarus | TEST 4
  Scheduled downtime: 17:00 UTC

Notes: All testers, please contact support for any questions

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

North West Airfield (NWAF): A massive hotspot for PvP and high-end military gear. Check the tents, hangars, and barracks.

Zelenogorsk: A major city with a military base, fire station, and hospital. It is a consistent source of assault rifles like the KA-74.

 Stary Sobor: Features a small but dense military tent camp often used by players as a "mid-way" gearing point before hitting the airfields. 

Endgame Loot (Static Contaminated Zones)
The "nicest" guns, like the M4-A1, AS VAL, and VSD, are often locked behind static gas zones. You must have a full NBC suit and a Gas Mask with filters to enter. 

Rify Shipwreck: Located on the North-East coast. It is a smaller, high-yield area for high-tier rifles.

Pavlovo Military Base: Located in the South-West. It is larger than Rify and contains a hospital for more medical gas-defense supplies. 

Dynamic Events: These spawn randomly across the map and are indicated by audio or visual cues. 

 Helicopter Crashes: Spawns rare NATO and Eastern rifles (e.g., LAR, SVD). Look for rising black smoke.

 Military Convoys: Randomly appear on roads and can spawn high-tier rifles and Ghillie suit parts. 

Beginner/Mid-Tier Weapons
If you aren't ready for the North-West, check these locations for reliable starter guns:

Police Stations: Found in most towns; spawn the SGK-5 SMG, pistols, and shotguns.

Hunting Stands & Summer Camps: Look for powerful civilian rifles like the Mosen-Nagant or Tundra.

Convoy Spawns: Near towns like Balota or Kamarova for mid-tier military rifles. 

    Water First: You spawn dehydrated. Find a Water Pump (well) in the nearest town immediately.

        Tip: Never drink from ponds, rivers, or bottles you find without Chlorine Tablets or boiling the water; you will contract Cholera.    Find a Knife: A knife is the most important tool in the game. If you can't find one, look for Small Stones on dirt roads or beaches to craft an improvised stone knife.
    Food Efficiency: Eat everything you find immediately to save inventory space; your stomach acts as "infinite storage".
        Check under Fruit Trees (found in gardens) for apples, pears, or plums. They spawn after a player has been nearby for a few minutes.
        Listen for Chickens. Kill them with a melee weapon, but always wash your hands or wear gloves before eating to avoid Salmonella. 

Navigation & Movement

    Use Outside Tools: Download the iZurvive Interactive Map on your phone. It shows wells, medical clinics, and police stations.
    Read Road Signs: Town signs are in Cyrillic. Match the symbols to the names on your map to find your location.
    Head Inland: The coast is usually stripped of loot. Move North and West as soon as your vitals are "white" (stable).
    Conserve Energy: Do not sprint everywhere. Running drains your food and water bars significantly faster than jogging. 

Health & Hygiene

    Blood is Life: If you are bleeding, use sterile bandages. Using "dirty" rags from cut-up clothes can lead to a fatal wound infection.
        Disinfect rags with Alcohol Tincture or Iodine before use.
    Manage Temperature: If you get wet from rain, your temperature will drop, leading to the Common Cold.
        Wring out your wet clothes manually to dry them faster.
        Prioritize clothing with High Insulation (like Hunter gear).
    The "No Mic, No Life" Rule: Most players will kill you on sight (KOS) if you don't talk. A microphone is essential for making allies. 

On official servers, cars often spawn damaged or without parts (battery, spark plug, radiator). 

Here are the best areas and tips for finding cars:

High-Potential Areas for Car Spawns

Northern & Western Edge: Running the map edges (north to west) is a common strategy to find cars that have either just spawned or have been stashed by other players.

Inland & Small Towns: Cars are frequently found in remote, smaller, or inland towns rather than just high-traffic coastal cities.

Grozovoy Pass: A known, often reliable spot for finding cars.

Zelenogorsk & NWAF: The area around Zelenogorsk and near the North West Airfield (NWAF) is good for finding parked or stashed vehicles.

Cernaya Polana: A junkyard on the east side of this town is a known spot. 

Tips for Finding Cars

    Use iZurvive: Filter for "Vehicles" to see all potential spawn points. Note that these are potential locations, not guaranteed spots.

    Check Stashes: Many cars are taken and hidden by players. Search in thick forest, around big cliff faces, or in barn structures.

    Carry Parts: Always carry a car battery, spark plug, and radiator with you. Finding a car without parts is common, so having them allows you to immediately fix and steal it.

    Check Post-Wipe: The best time to find vehicles is shortly after a server wipe, before most are hoarded in bases.

    Inspect Houses/Garages: Check behind houses, in carports, and in industrial garages. 

Enjoy 

Q: Why would my IP be blocked?
A: There are many reasons. One of them is trying or attempting to use hacking knowledge on one of the servers. If that happens, your IP is added to a blacklist.

Q: I didn’t know I was blocked. How can I be sure?
A: If you cannot log in at all and there is no server error or maintenance, an IP block is the most likely reason.

Q: What can I do about it?
A: Honestly, not much.

Q: Can I fix it myself?
A: No. Only the server administrators can remove an IP from the blacklist.

Q: Should I contact support or admins?
A: You can try, but there is no guarantee the block will be removed.

At this stage, overall development is approximately 40% complete. The server is being built on the Chernarus map, and core systems are already in place. Current work is focused on environment design and map customization, with particular attention to layout balance, performance, and overall gameplay flow.

All map decoration and environmental adjustments are being handled manually to ensure a consistent and immersive experience. This includes terrain refinement, object placement, points of interest, and performance optimisation to maintain stability under load.

As part of this development phase, we are actively working on West Field Airfield, which will serve as one of the key locations on the map. Below, you will find several work-in-progress screenshots highlighting the current state of this area. Please note that these images represent ongoing development and are subject to further changes and improvements before release.

📸 West Field Airfield – Development Preview
(Screenshots below)

Development is progressing according to schedule, and we remain on track for the planned release date of 1 March 2026. Further updates will be shared as additional milestones are completed and new areas reach their final design stage.

We appreciate the continued support and patience of the community as we work toward delivering a polished and stable server experience.