Can I get the install ".exe" of DayZ?

[vfxtodd 125]

I bought DayZ and I was sent to Steam to redeem. Can I get the installer file instead? Why do I have to go through Steam to install DayZ?

[DemonGroover 8836]

As far as i know, it is only available through Early Access Steam...how else would you get the patches and updates?

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Its through Steam only at this time.  Digital release through Steam is utilized to handle all patch releases as they come in.  No set date at this time for non digital copies, I imagine at least during or after Beta phase.

[vfxtodd 125]

Ok. thanks.

[KamiOfKOS 50]

Dude steam atm is the best online games store, origin sux, also uplay.

And dont forget all the special sales that steam offers.

First drm that i love lol, whit cloud saves and others really sweet things, once you get in you will not exit anymore ahahah.

Gogo Gabe !

[Mos1ey 6301]

Dude steam atm is the best online games store, origin sux, also uplay.

And dont forget all the special sales that steam offers.

First drm that i love lol, whit cloud saves and others really sweet things, once you get in you will not exit anymore ahahah.

Gogo Gabe !

 

This, pretty much. Steam is awesome.

 

Also, like Demon said - DayZ is only available on Steam as it's the most convenient way to deal with pushing constant updates.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Mos1ey

[hefeweizen 254]

Steam is awesome.

No legitimate reason to not use it, I get all my games through Steam for the most part. Wouldn't be caught dead buying a physical copy of something in the day and age. Hell, my PC doesn't even have an optical drive.

[sokaku 50]

You can also back up your local install packages that Steam sets up so that if you need to upgrade your machine or what-have you, you don't need to re-download the content provided your backups are up to date.