2026 DayZ Valentine Event | 1.29 Status Report
Valentine's DayZ event returns with the Cupid bolt cure-all, while a full server wipe is confirmed for the upcoming 1.29 stability update.
Key Changes
- 1Valentine's DayZ event is live until February 19th
- 2New Cupid bolt item cures all in-game illnesses when used on others
- 3Full server wipe confirmed for the upcoming Update 1.29 stable release
- 4Update 1.29 will focus on game stability and performance improvements
- 5Cupid bolt cannot be used for self-healing
- 6Valentine eye mask added as a seasonal cosmetic item
All Changes
📅Events(1)
- newValentine's DayZ: Valentine's DayZ event is active on all stable servers until February 19th.
🎒Items(2)
- newValentine eye mask: Added the Valentine eye mask as a seasonal event item.
- newCupid bolt: Added the Cupid bolt, a powerful tool that cures all in-game illnesses.
🏹Gameplay(2)
- buffCupid bolt: Cupid bolt effectively cures all diseases, including the most severe infections (effective buff).
- changeCupid bolt: Cupid bolt can only be used on other players and cannot be used to self-heal.
🖥️Server & Technical(3)
- removeServer: A full server wipe will be deployed once the Update 1.29 stable build goes live.
- changeUpdate 1.29: Update 1.29 announced with a primary focus on stability and performance improvements.
- changeUpdate 1.29: Stable release for Update 1.29 is estimated for 4 to 6 weeks after the experimental build release.
Summary
Valentine's DayZ Event
The Valentine's DayZ event is now live on all stable servers across all platforms, running until February 19th. This seasonal event introduces the Valentine eye mask and the Cupid bolt. The Cupid bolt is a powerful new tool capable of curing all in-game illnesses, including the most severe infections. However, players cannot use the bolt on themselves; it must be fired at another survivor to take effect.
Update 1.29 and Server Wipe
The development team is currently prioritizing Update 1.29, which focuses on critical stability and performance improvements. An experimental phase is expected to begin in the coming weeks. Crucially, a full server wipe has been confirmed for the stable release of Update 1.29, which is estimated to occur 4 to 6 weeks after the experimental build goes live.