14 DAY TRIAL // DayZ developer warns that the Steam early access is for die-hard fans only, as it will prove to be a lacking experience for most gamers.
In its latest December 4 update on the official DayZ forums, game creator Dean Hall warns that the early access alpha is only recommended to the game's biggest fans. The alpha experience is likely to disappoint most gamers, as the game lacks much content in its current state.
“To enable a smooth launch, we really are targeting it at a core audience who want to get deeply involved in a very barebones experience that is a platform for future development,” the game creator stated, as quoted by VideoGamer.
“Massive areas of the engine were entirely reworked, involving a large team of people over the last 12 months. Much of what these achievements will enable won't be seen for many months - so I really plead for anyone who is on the fence to take a skeptical approach - watch streams, read reviews, watch some let's play and form your opinion. You could always come back to the game in three, six months time and buy it then,” he went on to say.
That means that the early access alpha is less of a gaming experience and more of a helping hand the community will lend to the developers, in order to make sure the final product will be what everyone hopes for.
DayZ originated as an ARMA 2 mod and quickly gained traction, gaining enough interest from the community to convince the team that a dedicated development effort in order to produce a standalone release is worthwhile.
It aims to provide a truly challenging zombie survival experience, where players have to organize in groups and scavenge for supplies and ammo, while guarding their lives against various zombie classes and even other players that may prove to be unfriendly.
A release date for the final version of the game has not been announced yet.