DayZ on PS Plus attracts 1.3 million players and crashes servers

The arrival of DayZ in the PlayStation Plus Essential catalog for August attracted over 1.3 million players, overwhelming the game servers. In just one day, more than 300,000 players invaded the maps of Chernarus and Livonia, causing chaos and frustration for the community.

The Bohemia Interactive, the game developer, had reinforced the servers with over 300 new instances, but the demand exceeded capacity. Player complaints about long queues, connection drops, and server instability spread, and now the reason is clear: the massive influx of new players.

The development team publicly apologized, promising to activate more servers to accommodate the unexpected demand. Bohemia also encouraged owners of private servers in the PlayStation community to advertise their spaces to help alleviate overcrowding.

Despite the issues, the developer thanked the passion of the new players and the dedication of fans. The team promised a more stable survival experience in the coming days. The unexpected success of DayZ on PS Plus demonstrates the power of subscription platforms in boosting games, but also reveals the need for a robust infrastructure to handle traffic spikes.

What do you think of the impact of DayZ on PS Plus? Did you try to play and encounter problems?