Does the standalone version of Dayz mean I dont need ARMA 2?

[ac3r88 0]

Do I need ARMA 2 before being able to play Dayz or does the standalone version mean thats all I need to get up and running

[tiadashi 262]

No arma needed - hence "Standalone"

Edited December 30, 2015 by tiadashi

[kichilron 8550]

No arma needed - hence "Standalone"

 

And people thought Standalone would be self-explanatory.

[S3V3N 1402]

Do I need ARMA 2 before being able to play Dayz or does the standalone version mean thats all I need to get up and running

There are Dayz mod versions that require arma 2 or 3 to run (depends on the version). However, DAYZ SA - this is the standalone and the game that goes far beyond what the mods offer. It is still in development though, so you have to wait for certain features (e.g. helicopters) to be implemented. I played the mods for years and I really prefer the standalone. 

Edited December 30, 2015 by S3V3N

[ac3r88 0]

If I buy the standalone would I have to pay additional costs for updates and when the game is fully developed?

[Downydan (DayZ) 41]

If I buy the standalone would I have to pay additional costs for updates and when the game is fully developed?

No once you buy it you own it.