DAYBREAK GAMES® RELEASES NEW MAP FOR H1Z1® BATTLE ROYALE

Battle Royale Shooter Adds Fan-Favorite Map, and Animation, Environment and Mechanics Enhancements, in Massive PC Game Update

SAN DIEGO – June 27, 2018 – Daybreak Games® today released a massive game update on the PC for H1Z1®, the original standalone battle royale shooter, that includes a new map, animation enhancements and more.

The game’s new map, Outbreak, is a post-apocalyptic, 8x8 square kilometer world that was designed to enhance H1Z1’s frantic, fast-paced battle royale gameplay. Outbreak includes signature landmarks from Z1, the initial map from the game’s original Early Access release. Outbreak features new terrain, points of interest, and art and textures, along with improvements to fan-favorite Z1 environments, creating a more dynamic and competitive battle royale experience. Outbreak is now available in Solos, Duos, and Fives Modes on Windows PC.

Alongside the new map, the update includes changes to gameplay mechanics that allow players to recapture the classic feel of H1Z1. This includes new run and jump movements and animations to create a faster and more responsive system that keeps combat fun and intuitive. Classic audio cues also make their return with this update. 

More information about the game update can be found here: https://www.h1z1.com/news/pc-game-update-z1-remastered-outbreak-june-2018.

About H1Z1®: Battle Royale

H1Z1®: Battle Royale is a fast-paced, competitive battle royale shooter. Parachute in and search for weapons, ammo, vehicles and supplies to stay alive. As toxic gas compresses the map, develop a winning strategy and prepare for the final showdown. H1Z1 is available for free on Windows PC and is in Open Beta on PlayStation 4. Visit www.h1z1.com for more information.

ESRB Rating: Rated T for Teen for Violence and Blood.

About Daybreak Games

Daybreak Games® is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including the original standalone battle royale game, H1Z1®, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2 and DC Universe™ Online. Daybreak also publishes The Lord of the Rings Online™ and Dungeons & Dragons Online® for Standing Stone Games™. The forward-thinking publisher, developer and creator of compelling online entertainment for a variety of gaming platforms is headquartered in San Diego, and has development studios in Austin, TX; Boston, MA; and South Korea. To learn more, visit: www.DaybreakGames.com.