You'll see a small download on Steam today with the following improvements:

• Optimized the waterfall effects at the Dam for a substantial performance improvement in that area.
  
• Optimized several in-game UI elements for minor performance improvements.
  
• Fixed an issue that should reduce the number of G29 errors players are encountering.
  
• Added a setting to set your parachute sensitivity.
  
• Emote slots are no longer deleted if an equipped emote is traded while in a match.
  
• North on the Compass now stands out.

You'll see a small download on Steam today with the following improvements:

• Optimized the waterfall effects at the Dam for a substantial performance improvement in that area.
  
• Optimized several in-game UI elements for minor performance improvements.
  
• Fixed an issue that should reduce the number of G29 errors players are encountering.
  
• Added a setting to set your parachute sensitivity.
  
• Emote slots are no longer deleted if an equipped emote is traded while in a match.
  
• North on the Compass now stands out.

You'll see a small download on Steam today for a hotfix that includes the following:

- Optimized the shotgun firing code which should improve performance during combat. We are still investigating this, and other performance improvements, as our top priority.
- Slightly increased the Sniper Rifle transition into scoped mode, which makes the lens less intrusive.
- Zip code submission window and code redemption windows no longer occasionally gray out in the UI.
- Updated in-game references to the Hunting Rifle to the Sniper Rifle.

You'll see additional hotfixes in the future as we address more issues. Also make sure to tune into Community Outbreak tomorrow (12/20) at 3pm PT as members of the dev team give you a look into some upcoming gameplay improvements. https://www.twitch.tv/h1z1

You'll see a small download on Steam today for a hotfix that includes the following:

- Optimized the shotgun firing code which should improve performance during combat. We are still investigating this, and other performance improvements, as our top priority.
- Slightly increased the Sniper Rifle transition into scoped mode, which makes the lens less intrusive.
- Zip code submission window and code redemption windows no longer occasionally gray out in the UI.
- Updated in-game references to the Hunting Rifle to the Sniper Rifle.

You'll see additional hotfixes in the future as we address more issues. Also make sure to tune into Community Outbreak tomorrow (12/20) at 3pm PT as members of the dev team give you a look into some upcoming gameplay improvements. https://www.twitch.tv/h1z1

STARTS: Thursday Dec. 14th 10am PST
ENDS: Thursday Dec. 21st 10am PST


That's right, H1Z1 is now holding a FREE WEEK. It's time to grab some friends, download the game, and begin to drop in. Whether you go out guns blazing or sneak attack unsuspecting victims from the bushes, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to be the last one standing.

Have an awesome moment from this week? Tweet to us @H1Z1 with #H1Z1FreeWeek!


Here's a handy FAQ for new and current players:

- HOW CAN I ACCESS H1Z1 FREE WEEK?

To download the game for free on Steam once the free week has started, GO HERE.

- CAN I PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS DURING THE FREE WEEK?

Definitely! You can play with anyone who already owns the game or is also enjoying the free week.

- I REALLY LIKE THE GAME AND WOULD LIKE TO BUY IT! ARE THERE ANY OFFERS AVAILABLE?

H1Z1 is currently available for 75% Off on Steam!

- WILL MY PROGRESS FROM THE FREE WEEK CARRY OVER IF I PURCHASE THE GAME?

All of your progress will carry over if you decide to purchase.

- WHAT CONTENT IS AVAILABLE?

The full game! Play solos, duos, fives, Combat Zone, and everything else present in the full version.

- CAN I HAVE A QUICK 1-MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT H1Z1?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9moi5pzEyA

- NEW TO THE GAME? CHECK OUT THE H101 SERIES, COVERING MANY ASPECTS OF H1Z1

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrPLzaIX9Xb-fzg1lbm_-9jkxBI0w3H3f

STARTS: Thursday Dec. 14th 10am PST
ENDS: Thursday Dec. 21st 10am PST


That's right, H1Z1 is now holding a FREE WEEK. It's time to grab some friends, download the game, and begin to drop in. Whether you go out guns blazing or sneak attack unsuspecting victims from the bushes, you’ve got to do whatever it takes to be the last one standing.

Have an awesome moment from this week? Tweet to us @H1Z1 with #H1Z1FreeWeek!


Here's a handy FAQ for new and current players:

- HOW CAN I ACCESS H1Z1 FREE WEEK?

To download the game for free on Steam once the free week has started, GO HERE.

- CAN I PLAY WITH MY FRIENDS DURING THE FREE WEEK?

Definitely! You can play with anyone who already owns the game or is also enjoying the free week.

- I REALLY LIKE THE GAME AND WOULD LIKE TO BUY IT! ARE THERE ANY OFFERS AVAILABLE?

H1Z1 is currently available for 75% Off on Steam!

- WILL MY PROGRESS FROM THE FREE WEEK CARRY OVER IF I PURCHASE THE GAME?

All of your progress will carry over if you decide to purchase.

- WHAT CONTENT IS AVAILABLE?

The full game! Play solos, duos, fives, Combat Zone, and everything else present in the full version.

- CAN I HAVE A QUICK 1-MINUTE VIDEO ABOUT H1Z1?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9moi5pzEyA

- NEW TO THE GAME? CHECK OUT THE H101 SERIES, COVERING MANY ASPECTS OF H1Z1

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrPLzaIX9Xb-fzg1lbm_-9jkxBI0w3H3f

Today we’ve updated H1Z1 with additional Steam Community Market support. Previously, only locked Crates could be traded, but starting now, all tradeable items from within those crates, along with tradeable special event and giveaway items, can be traded on the Steam Marketplace. We’re excited to bring yet another option to all of you, allowing each player to put their unique spin on their in-game personality.

While some games on Steam allow for their in-game items to be listed instantly upon being added to a player's inventory, H1Z1 will retain the current 7-day waiting period before items can be placed on the Steam Community Market. This helps to protect players against fraud by allowing sufficient time for proper vetting and confirmation of account status. Only items that are flagged as tradeable will be available for use in the Market, and any that are not tradeable will remain that way. We are not introducing any additional restrictions than what is currently attached to each skin or Crate.

Want to see what items are eligible in your account? You can view the H1Z1 Community Market on Steam right here.

If you have any direct questions about the Steam Community Market, and how to use it with your Steam account, please refer to Steam’s official FAQ, located here. Your account may also have some restrictions, which you can learn more about right here. As a reminder, you are responsible for your account and all the items within. If you have an issue with a Steam Community Market Transaction, you will need to contact Steam Customer Support to correct any problems.

Today we’ve updated H1Z1 with additional Steam Community Market support. Previously, only locked Crates could be traded, but starting now, all tradeable items from within those crates, along with tradeable special event and giveaway items, can be traded on the Steam Marketplace. We’re excited to bring yet another option to all of you, allowing each player to put their unique spin on their in-game personality.

While some games on Steam allow for their in-game items to be listed instantly upon being added to a player's inventory, H1Z1 will retain the current 7-day waiting period before items can be placed on the Steam Community Market. This helps to protect players against fraud by allowing sufficient time for proper vetting and confirmation of account status. Only items that are flagged as tradeable will be available for use in the Market, and any that are not tradeable will remain that way. We are not introducing any additional restrictions than what is currently attached to each skin or Crate.

Want to see what items are eligible in your account? You can view the H1Z1 Community Market on Steam right here.

If you have any direct questions about the Steam Community Market, and how to use it with your Steam account, please refer to Steam’s official FAQ, located here. Your account may also have some restrictions, which you can learn more about right here. As a reminder, you are responsible for your account and all the items within. If you have an issue with a Steam Community Market Transaction, you will need to contact Steam Customer Support to correct any problems.

• The Compass has been improved and now shows the following items.  The opacity of the items provides a hint as to how far away they are.  Your grid location has also been centered in the UI beneath the Compass.
  
  • Nearby points of interest
  • Nearby airdrop crates
  • The edge of the current gas ring (closest point to safety)
  • Icons for your teammates
    
    • This has been set to “off” by default and can be turned on in the settings menu
  • Markers you or your team have placed on the map
    
    • This has been set to “off” by default and can be turned on in the settings menu
• The all-new Icebreaker Crate is in this build.

• The Shotgun, Magnum, Hunting Rifle, and M9 all have updated models. 

• Increased initial safe zone size by 10% to make it slightly easier to get to
• Increased initial safe zone time to 2min, up from 1 min 30 sec
• Reduced safe zone timers for phases 2-6 to 1min 15sec, down from 1 min 30 sec
• Added 2 additional safe zones for a more gradual but more frequent match progression
• Increased speed of gas movement for phases 2-6. The time to complete should now be 45 sec, down from 60 sec
• Decreased gas damage for phases 6-9 to 9 damage per second, down from between 12 and 15 depending on the phase
• Tightened up the gas center migration for phases 2 and 3, this will cause the safe zones to center on themselves slightly more to remove the RNG from safe zone progression

• The 1911 has been removed from the game.  All 1911 skins have been moved over to the M9.
• Blood effects have been changed back to the classic mist effect.
• Shoe types are now a tiered system, from starter shoes all the way up to the ultra-rare spawning tier three Conveys.  While each has a unique sound effect, they have the same footstep volume.
  
  • Starter Shoes (Tier 1)
    
    • Base run speed buff
    • Base fall damage reduction
  • Workboots (Tier 2) – Rare Spawn
    
    • Medium run speed buff
    • Medium fall damage reduction
  • Conveys (Tier 3) – Ultra Rare Spawn
    
    • Highest run speed buff
    • Highest fall damage reduction
• Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets have been consolidated into a single category.  Now you can pick your favorite skin and it will show on your character regardless of which type of helmet you equip.
• Adjustments made to the Steam Community Market.

• Made improvements to the smoke grenade to make it more visually consistent for players in and out of the smoke.
• Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.
• Trailer doors now render further away, preventing an scenario where a player with a hunting rifle could shoot someone who was in a closed trailer.
• Fixed an issue that could cause AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.
• Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.
• UI now properly updates with skull payouts for tutorial challenges completed in the main menu.

• The Compass has been improved and now shows the following items.  The opacity of the items provides a hint as to how far away they are.  Your grid location has also been centered in the UI beneath the Compass.
  
  • Nearby points of interest
  • Nearby airdrop crates
  • The edge of the current gas ring (closest point to safety)
  • Icons for your teammates
    
    • This has been set to “off” by default and can be turned on in the settings menu
  • Markers you or your team have placed on the map
    
    • This has been set to “off” by default and can be turned on in the settings menu
• The all-new Icebreaker Crate is in this build.

• The Shotgun, Magnum, Hunting Rifle, and M9 all have updated models. 

• Increased initial safe zone size by 10% to make it slightly easier to get to
• Increased initial safe zone time to 2min, up from 1 min 30 sec
• Reduced safe zone timers for phases 2-6 to 1min 15sec, down from 1 min 30 sec
• Added 2 additional safe zones for a more gradual but more frequent match progression
• Increased speed of gas movement for phases 2-6. The time to complete should now be 45 sec, down from 60 sec
• Decreased gas damage for phases 6-9 to 9 damage per second, down from between 12 and 15 depending on the phase
• Tightened up the gas center migration for phases 2 and 3, this will cause the safe zones to center on themselves slightly more to remove the RNG from safe zone progression

• The 1911 has been removed from the game.  All 1911 skins have been moved over to the M9.
• Blood effects have been changed back to the classic mist effect.
• Shoe types are now a tiered system, from starter shoes all the way up to the ultra-rare spawning tier three Conveys.  While each has a unique sound effect, they have the same footstep volume.
  
  • Starter Shoes (Tier 1)
    
    • Base run speed buff
    • Base fall damage reduction
  • Workboots (Tier 2) – Rare Spawn
    
    • Medium run speed buff
    • Medium fall damage reduction
  • Conveys (Tier 3) – Ultra Rare Spawn
    
    • Highest run speed buff
    • Highest fall damage reduction
• Tactical and Motorcycle Helmets have been consolidated into a single category.  Now you can pick your favorite skin and it will show on your character regardless of which type of helmet you equip.
• Adjustments made to the Steam Community Market.

• Made improvements to the smoke grenade to make it more visually consistent for players in and out of the smoke.
• Fixed the Eagle Tactical Helmet playing a different effect than other tactical helmets.
• Trailer doors now render further away, preventing an scenario where a player with a hunting rifle could shoot someone who was in a closed trailer.
• Fixed an issue that could cause AK-47s and SMGs to appear to fire indefinitely.
• Stats screen no longer persists on the loading screen after winning a match.
• UI now properly updates with skull payouts for tutorial challenges completed in the main menu.