Any of you guys wonder what time period dayz is in.

[Azzerrrr 52]

Well year determines a lot when it comes to the game of DayZ as it involves what weapons we can and cannot see, as I've been wanting to see an introduction to two weapons for a while now, firstly the Glock 17. It's a very simple yet reliable gun, also the rounds aren't the most expensive. And also the Browning HP, this gun isn't much special over the Glock, it's less reliable, less range and overall isn't as good however it's just my personal favourite. So guys we CAN confirm the game is set after 1955, I think it was actually 1959 the AKM was introduced, I cannot be arsed to google it because I've been awake all night however it was some point in the 50's or early 60's, I remember reading 1959 in a book for one of the AK's and I'm sure it was the AKM but anyways that is that. Now the AK-101 was made in the 90's so we can confirm it's a fairly modern setting. Anyways what is your opinion on what year it is? Is it in the 90's or modern day? Comment what you all think :)

[YFAL Putipuelko 21]

I like to think it takes place in present time. 

[barnabus 1708]

Modern day, because of the M4 and it's attachments.  Also because the Russians didn't call the Police by the name Police until 2011, before this they were known as Militsiya.

[barnabus 1708]

Not one modern car though, in all of Cherno, except the HMMWV.  No rich guys in Cherno I guess.

[IkaikaKekai 1957]

Pretty sure it's modern day if not VERY near future (Like 2015 near).

Lack of modern cars can be explained away.  Cuba is only now getting some new cars but their expensive as fuck.  And it's not like there's a Ford (Sorry, 'Gord Motor Company') dealership in Electro.  And it is a poor country.

[byrgesen 1341]

Tbh ive always wanted to "link" DayZ with the current ArmaVerse Timeline :)

 

Althought it might be abit difficult to do, and DayZ might be an alternative timeline, Arma II events in Chernarus takes place from 2009 and onward, for a couple of years.

So its closer to present time then anything in my world.

The M4, the broken down HMMWV's and the heli crashes would also suggest its quite recent times.

 

But thats just my opinion :)

[Azzerrrr 52]

I hated how they fucked up ARMA 3 with future settings I wanted something like ARMA 2, just with waaaay better graphics.

[barnabus 1708]

Pretty sure it's modern day if not VERY near future (Like 2015 near).

Lack of modern cars can be explained away.  Cuba is only now getting some new cars but their expensive as fuck.  And it's not like there's a Ford (Sorry, 'Gord Motor Company') dealership in Electro.  And it is a poor country.

Yeah, but there is ALWAYS a rich crime lord, his minions and corrupt officials that have cars other than the usual Moskovitchs, Ladas or UAZs.   After the fall of the old SU Moscow blossomed with Mercedez Benz's, BMW's and others almost over night.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Barnabus

[Khanarac 252]

It's obviously present day. Just look at the civilian clothing and haircuts.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Khanarac

[stielhandgranate 480]

Why does everyone forget that dayz takes place during/after the events of ArmA 2? Its 2009. The presence of MICH helmets,MAGPUL accessories,FNP pistols proves its a late 2000s setting.

[Azzerrrr 52]

Why does everyone forget that dayz takes place during/after the events of ArmA 2? Its 2009. The presence of MICH helmets,MAGPUL accessories,FNP pistols proves its a late 2000s setting.

Ah thank you kindly, I completely forgot about them :o the attachments at least, now that they're much harder to find, thank you.

[captain_finnish 134]

Modern day, because of the M4 and it's attachments. Also because the Russians didn't call the Police by the name Police until 2011, before this they were known as Militsiya.

-_- Chernarus is not located in Russia

[LeeVanSpliff 156]

Yeah, but there is ALWAYS a rich crime lord, his minions and corrupt officials

Are you suggesting that there's crime and corruption in the glorious socialist republic of Chernarus? Please report to the party office.

Anyhow, you guys are approaching the car situation all wrong. Obviously when the dead started walking, people left in their best vehicles, leaving only the old wrecks behind. Why do you think none of these cars drive anyway? Crime lord would've probably left in his chopper.

[Cap'n (DayZ) 1827]

Are you suggesting that there's crime and corruption in the glorious socialist republic of Chernarus? Please report to the party office.

Anyhow, you guys are approaching the car situation all wrong. Obviously when the dead started walking, people left in their best vehicles, leaving only the old wrecks behind. Why do you think none of these cars drive anyway? Crime lord would've probably left in his chopper.

 

Correction! Chernarus is NOT socialist! It's a relatively young democratic republic founded after the collapse of the USSR, and has been molded by years of civil strife and economic stagnation. Their best known exports include beer, lumber, more beer, more lumber, and Takistani oil. While there is an appreciable level of corruption in the north and eastern parts of the country (those most sympathetic to the ideals of Russia, much akin to Ukraine), the government is still very pro NATO and the population is extremely nationalistic, to the point that the actual Nationalist party has a pseudo military arm.

 

It's a bit complicated, and nothing you could learn without a bit of digging.

 

As for the setting, it's set sometime between 2013 (date of CDF peacekeeping in Takistan) and 2017, confirmed by multiple food models containing the date.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Cap'n

[byrgesen 1341]

Why does everyone forget that dayz takes place during/after the events of ArmA 2? Its 2009. The presence of MICH helmets,MAGPUL accessories,FNP pistols proves its a late 2000s setting.

 

Unless you can find official words on this, we have no idea if its actually true. :)

Ive yet to hear any confirmation as to DayZ being a part of the ArmaVerse timeline.

 

But i agree, none the less mate :)

Although its pure speculations at this point, as we dont have any official lore or background story of DayZ.

But it might actually take place several years after, as Chernarus has been "buld up" quite alot (new towns and cities, bigger apartments, more people in general) and that takes time.

[Cap'n (DayZ) 1827]

Unless you can find official words on this, we have no idea if its actually true. :)

Ive yet to hear any confirmation as to DayZ being a part of the ArmaVerse timeline.

 

But i agree, none the less mate :)

Although its pure speculations at this point, as we dont have any official lore or background story of DayZ.

But it might actually take place several years after, as Chernarus has been "buld up" quite alot (new towns and cities, bigger apartments, more people in general) and that takes time.

 

Chris Torchia confirmed it on Twitter. DayZ rides the back of ArmA 2, and launches of into alternate universe oblivion some time before the events of ArmA 3.

[stielhandgranate 480]

Unless you can find official words on this, we have no idea if its actually true. :)

Ive yet to hear any confirmation as to DayZ being a part of the ArmaVerse timeline.

 

But i agree, none the less mate :)

Although its pure speculations at this point, as we dont have any official lore or background story of DayZ.

But it might actually take place several years after, as Chernarus has been "buld up" quite alot (new towns and cities, bigger apartments, more people in general) and that takes time.

 

Chris T stated it. Stand by for source.

[byrgesen 1341]

Chris Torchia confirmed it on Twitter. DayZ rides the back of ArmA 2, and launches of into alternate universe oblivion some time before the events of ArmA 3.

 

Must have missed it then.

Will try and find it :) But its good to know.

 

I always wanted it like that anyway, so it makes me happy.

 

The question is, when does it take place then?

Arma III doesnt take place before 2035, so there alot of time in between tbh.

Which kinda makes sense, with the amount of new towns and buildings and such. That would take a long time to create IRL.

 

 

Chris T stated it. Stand by for source.

 

If you can find it, i would be very happy :)

I am searching for it my self though atm.

Edited August 16, 2014 by Byrgesen

[hellcane 63]

2517

However we are trapped in a medieval times type of place.

[dibbleg 5]

At the very least.. 2012. The FNX .45 was released by FNH USA in October of 2012

[hombrecz 832]

Must have missed it then.

Will try and find it :) But its good to know.

 

If you can find it, i would be very happy :)

I am searching for it my self though atm.

 

There was this single reddit post where Torchia said something about DayZ being part of Armaverse and that there were NATO forces in that country etc. I mean it was single, not very complex post and that's it. It's as devs did not think about it much at all.

 

Anyway given the stuff ingame, the year surely must be 2000+.

[Ultimoses 110]

There's an ad about a company selling farm vehicles located in Elektrozavodsk. The ad shows a very modern tractor. That's strong proof for DayZ taking place somewhere between 2005-present.

[byrgesen 1341]

There was this single reddit post where Torchia said something about DayZ being part of Armaverse and that there were NATO forces in that country etc. I mean it was single, not very complex post and that's it. It's as devs did not think about it much at all.

 

Anyway given the stuff ingame, the year surely must be 2000+.

 

Damn i missed that one.

Its abit strange they do it in such a minor post though, when its such a big deal to the community tbh.

Lore and background story has been discussed on the forums a million times by now, so i would have hoped for some kind of very tranperant post from the devs about it really :)

 

Anyway, if anyone has a link, i would really love to read it, as im not a reddit user and i really hate browsing that website haha.

[klesh 2423]

The new skin for the epipen that came with .48 has an expiration date of 2015.  Thats about one of the only actual date references in the game that I know of.

 

I don't think that helps though, as it could easily be before or after that expiration date.

[-Gews- 7443]

The new skin for the epipen that came with .48 has an expiration date of 2015.  Thats about one of the only actual date references in the game that I know of.

 

MRDS = 2009

EpiPen expiration = usu. 12-24 months or less

 

I just assume present-day.