The developers are requesting that only those who wish to actively support the development should make the purchase at this stage. It is being offered for $29.99 (USD).
DayZ is a gritty, authentic, open-world survival horror hybrid-MMO game, in which players follow a single goal: to survive in the harsh post-apocalyptic landscape as long as they can. Players can experience powerful events and emotions arising from the ever-evolving emergent gameplay. There are no superficial tips, waypoints, built in tutorials or help given to players. Every decision matters, there are no save games, no extra lives, every mistake can be lethal. If you fail, you lose everything and you need to play again from the beginning with nothing but your wits, and your two hands. Fight the hostile environment, where every other player can be friend or foe and nothing can be taken for granted.
Again, this stage of development is for those who understand what a true alpha release really means when it comes to game development. If you understand the risks involved, simply head on over to the Steam page for DayZ and plunk down your money.
