DayZ has been out for quite some time now, and with an early access stage that stretched over 5 years, you wouldn’t be wrong to think that the game is free of bugs. However, that can’t be further from the truth. The plagued world of Chernarus isn’t the only plague that haunts this game. Over the years, players have complained about a plethora of issues with the game including issues with the game’s client and servers.
So, today we have taken the liberty to compile a list of solutions for DayZ fans that have had the misfortune of running into these issues.
DayZ Client not responding: How to fix it
The DayZ client being unresponsive is not something that is unheard of within the community. Let’s look at some ways to deal with this annoying issue.
Remove all BattleEye folders
The first step would be to make to remove all BattleEye folders and reinstall the game. Now, the BattleEye launcher has been infamous for causing problems with game clients in the past so our first step will help us get this out of the way. Here’s how to do it:
- Remove all BattleEye folders
- Check your docs and AppData to remove any BattleEye residue
- Launch Steam
- Navigate to your library
- Right-click on DayZ
- Go to Properties
- Find Local Game Files and click on it
- Click on Verify Game Files
- Wait for the process to finish
- Launch DayZ
Your issue should now be gone, continue reading if it isn’t.
Reinstall DayZ
Additionally, this is a simple method that will more often than not fix all your issues. Now, let’s see how it works:
- Launch Steam
- Go to your Steam library
- Find DayZ and Right-click on it
- Hover over the manage option
- Uninstall DayZ
- Wait for the process to finish and reinstall DayZ
With a fresh installation of the game, your issue should now be resolved. Continue reading if it isn’t
Conclusion
Finally, you’ve followed all the methods, double-checked all the steps, and made it through the trials and tribulations. But, if your game still isn’t working you’re gonna need to reach out to customer support and wait for them to help you out. Additionally, you can check out the game’s website or official Twitter for updates on the status of the game. Visit Digistatement for more information on DayZ. We hope this article was informative for you.
