H1Z1: King of the Kill Releases Producer’s Letter


Daybreak Game Company has released its latest producer’s letter for H1Z1: King of the Kill, detailing upcoming updates to the arena shooter. The combat update, set to hit the test server soon, will improve how weapons handle with a reticle offering an accurate idea of where your bullets will go. In addition, each weapon will … Continue reading “H1Z1: King of the Kill Releases Producer’s Letter”

H1Z1 Hits TwitchCon With Another Tournament


H1Z1 will be back at TwitchCon 2017, with a brand new tournament at this year’s conference. Steadily the most viewed event at TwitchCon since it first came on the scene in 2015, the three tournament event runs from October 20 through 22 with a prize pool of $500,000. “H1Z1 has pioneered the massive arena shooter … Continue reading “H1Z1 Hits TwitchCon With Another Tournament”

Fight For The Crown: $300k H1Z1 Tournament Coming


Daybreak Game Company has announced that the next big tournament for H1Z1: King of the Kill with a prize pool of three hundred grand for those willing to throw their hat into the ring. The tournament comes alongside a documentary on eSports to be aired on the CW, culminating in the 75-person tournament. First prize … Continue reading “Fight For The Crown: $300k H1Z1 Tournament Coming”

Daybreak Game Company Promises Support For H1Z1: Just Survive


Ever since Daybreak Game Company split H1Z1 into its two parts, players of the environmentally focused Just Survive have grown pretty frustrated over a perceived lack of support. It wouldn’t surprise many to hear that King of the Kill has been receiving the bulk of DGC’s attention, especially when you consider that the game draws … Continue reading “Daybreak Game Company Promises Support For H1Z1: Just Survive”

Down The Line, Where Does H1Z1 Stand?


Earlier this year, Daybreak Game Company announced that they would be splitting off H1Z1 into two separate games: King of the Kill and Just Survive. Since February, the games have been operating as two separate products leading myself and some others to ask: How have they fared? Looking at the statistics, it’s safe to say … Continue reading “Down The Line, Where Does H1Z1 Stand?”

[Video] H1Z1: KOTK Unveils New Ignition Mode


Daybreak Game Company have released the official trailer for H1Z1: King of the Kill’s newest game mode, Ingition. Ignition is a high-intensity, frenzied game mode where the clock is always ticking. Players are outfitted with an explosive device that’s set to blow unless they gear up fast, jump on their ATV, and gun it to … Continue reading “[Video] H1Z1: KOTK Unveils New Ignition Mode”

Daybreak Reneges On Free To Play, Splits H1Z1 In Half


Free to play your way is going away as Daybreak Game Company announced today that the zombie game will be split into two separate titles, with both requiring a down payment in order to get into. Since its announcement, Daybreak has billed the title as early access with an eventual launch into free to play, … Continue reading “Daybreak Reneges On Free To Play, Splits H1Z1 In Half”

John Smedley Talks The Future Of H1Z1


Daybreak’s John Smedley took to Reddit today to discuss the future of H1Z1, and while the title might have you concerned (given where this has lead in the past), it doesn’t include shutting the game down. The list of upcoming features includes the obvious, fixing bugs and improving AI while also adding in new content. … Continue reading “John Smedley Talks The Future Of H1Z1”

H1Z1 To Introduce Test Servers/Auto-Bans This Week


H1Z1’s next update is scheduled for April 16th, adding improved grouping/friend systems, ironing out more bugs, and introducing throwable weapons. Players will be happy to know that it also introduces a test server so updates can be previewed and (hopefully) tested before they go live. Bringing up a test server that launches from steam for … Continue reading “H1Z1 To Introduce Test Servers/Auto-Bans This Week”