“When I click play nothing happens. What to do about this?”

This is not the author’s fault. Nothing is wrong with the scenario.

Follow this checklist step by step:

1) Read the error message if present – it shows you which mod caused the issue
2) Exit the game and close Steam – then run Steam and the Arma 3 Launcher
3) Check which mods are selected (ticked and yellow) in the Arma 3 Launcher and compare them to the required mods listed on Steam Workshop. After making sure only the required mods are chosen (ticked and yellow), launch the game via “Play with mods” button.
4) Launch the scenario.

If the issue persists, then proceed as follows:

5) Close Arma 3.
6) Unsubscribe from the scenario and all required mods (or simply the one referred to in the error message).
7) Reinstall everything via Steam Workshop.
8) Start the game and launch the scenario.

If you are still unable to launch the game despite having completed the checklist, please contact me via Discord.


“There is constant stuttering. How can I fix this?”

As with any scenario of a decent map size containing script loops, you are not expected to get an exceptionally high performance in DeadlandZ. Consider lowering your graphics settings, especially view distance for a higher frame rate. I tried to set up the mission in the most performance friendly way with caching and cleanups, but just like with the “Old Man” scenario developed by BIS, performance is still heavily impaired. An average gaming computer is still expected to get a frame rate of roughly 40-50 FPS.


“Will there be…

…a multiplayer or co-op version?“
No. The entire concept of this mission revolves around singleplayer.

… a story mode?“
Yes, likely. Let me know if you would like to see this in the suggestions thread.

…a version on map XY?“
No. Each map would take hundreds of working hours to prepare for this mission. It would be like creating a new scenario every time.

…a version where the Contact DLC is not required?“
No. This scenario contains DLC content to its very core.


"I can't exit the bunker. There is a blackscreen after approaching the exit. What is wrong?"

DeadlandZ is heavily dependent on scripts. This may cause a blackscreen for up to a minute. All you need is some patience.