Kaizen LauncherOnly the real servers
The whole Steam list, without the official launcher’s 10,000-entry cap. Ad servers, mass-produced copies and invented players are removed by the Kaizen directory, updated continuously: no launcher update needed.
2,491 active servers · 23,426 players online
The real DayZ servers.One click to play.
Every DayZ server, without the fake servers or fake players. Mods download on their own, on stable and experimental alike.
Everything to play, nothing more
Find a server, get its mods, connect: the launcher handles the rest.
Automatic mods
The server’s mods download and update before you connect, through the Steam Workshop. A broken mod is repaired in one click, and the ones nothing uses any more are cleaned up at once.
Experimental, mods included
One button to switch to DayZ Experimental: its server list, with their mods loaded automatically. No more enabling them one by one.
Join in one click
A link on Discord or a website is enough: the launcher opens, adds the server to your favorites, downloads its mods and connects you. Your friends also get a "Join" button on your Discord status.
Verified official servers
The Official badge relies on Bohemia Interactive’s signature, verified cryptographically. Not on the server name, which anyone can copy.
Light and always up to date
A few megabytes, instant start. Updates install on their own at launch: everyone plays on the latest version.
And alsoFavoritesHistory and playtimeLive ping24 h attendanceIn-game timeSaved passwordsMap, 1PP and free slot filtersVersion warningLaunch without joiningExtra local mods13 languages
Screenshots
The launcher as you install it.
Kaizen, DZSA or the official launcher?
All three start DayZ with your mods. Here is what differs.
| — | Kaizen LauncherKaizen | DZSA LauncherDZSA | Official launcherOfficial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Server mods downloaded automatically | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The whole Steam server list | Yes | Yes | No10,000 max |
| Fake servers and fake players removed | Yes | No | No |
| "Join" links for Discord and websites | Yes | Yes | No |
| Experimental servers, mods loaded automatically | Yes | No | No |
| Official badge verified by Bohemia’s signature | Yes | No | Yes |
| Server and "Join" button on your Discord status | Yes | No | No |
Comparison made on September 28, 2026 with the public version of each launcher. Spotted a mistake? Tell us on Discord.
Running a DayZ server?
Create a "Join" link for your server, stable or experimental, and post it on Discord or your website. Players click, the launcher does the rest. Free, for any DayZ server.
Claim your server and give it a profile: a description in the 13 DayZ languages, a logo, a banner and links, shown in the launcher and on its "Join" links.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes, entirely, and without an account.
Windows says "Windows protected your PC"
The launcher is new and not code-signed yet, so SmartScreen does not know it yet. Click "More info" then "Run anyway". Only download it from launcher.kaizen-dayz.fr.
What do I need?
Windows 10 or 11, DayZ on Steam and Steam running. Mods go through the Steam Workshop, as with the official launcher.
What about BattlEye?
The launcher starts DayZ like the official launcher, with BattlEye on, and changes no game file.
Does it work with every server?
Yes: every DayZ PC server, vanilla or modded, community or official, stable and experimental. The launcher is made by the Kaizen community but is not limited to its servers.
How do updates work?
On their own: at startup, the launcher installs the new version if there is one.
What data is collected?
No personal data and no account. The launcher sends an anonymous identifier drawn at random on install, only used to count active users.
How do I uninstall it?
Windows Settings › Apps › Kaizen Launcher › Uninstall.