DayZ leaves Xbox Game Preview and gets full Xbox One release at end of March Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. DayZ leaves Xbox Game Preview and gets full Xbox One release at end of March Bohemian rhapsody. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 13 Mar 2019 13 comments Bohemia Interactive's long-in-the-works online zombie survival game, DayZ, finally leaves Xbox Game Preview and launches in its Version 1.0 guise on March 27th. It's been a long road for DayZ, of course; it started life as a fan-made mod for Bohemia's Arma 2 in 2012, but was adopted as an official standalone project by the developer once its popularity soared (the mod gained over one million players in the first four months of release). DayZ entered early access in 2013, with original creator Dean Hall at the helm, but its protracted development, which saw Hall depart in 2014, meant the game didn't join Microsoft's early-access-style Xbox Game Preview programme until August last year. Then, things started to happen quickly. DayZ left alpha and entered beta last November on PC, and received its 1.0 release on the platform a month later. At the time, Bohemia said it anticipated an Xbox One release in Q1 this year - and here we are now. To celebrate DayZ's full Xbox One launch on March 27th, Bohemia has unveiled a new cinematic story trailer, which you can witness above. It's also offered early details on what Xbox One players can expect to see as the game transitions over to its Version 1.0 release, including improved rendering performance, optimised inventory performance, and more. Previously, Bohemia suggested it would be aiming to launch a PS4 version of DayZ simultaneously alongside Xbox One's proper release. Currently, however, the developer has offered no additional word on Sony's platform. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store