Gray Zone Warfare News

This patch resolves a wide range of community-reported issues affecting gameplay, AI respawns, animations, rendering, and the UI. It also includes various technical fixes. You can find the full changelog below. Changelog: Gameplay changes Coma duration has been increased to 5 minutes. This change aims to make it easier to drag your fallen mates to safety by giving you more time to secure your environment. Tracking tags can no longer be attached to storage cases. Since they cannot be...

Hotfix 0.3.2.1 has just been deployed to the live servers. This hotfix focuses on server and client performance improvements, targeting issues like excessive RAM usage, GPU crashes, and network or server instability. While the fixes don’t solve everything, it’s a meaningful step forward, and we’ll actively work on further improvements. If you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team so we can look into them properly. Changelog [Fixed] An issue causing the very low...

Patch 0.3.2.0 is now live on the public branch. Download the update and dive in. This Patch includes many improvements and fixes based on your feedback. Notable changes include the addition of illumination for selected reticles, the first iteration of contrast abuse countermeasures, further VRAM optimizations, vendor stock tweaks, and a fix for armor losing protection when equipping rigs. Changelog: Notable Fixes/Improvements The minimum contrast value has been adjusted to prevent...

Big news for Gray Zone Warfare fans: the team has officially partnered with Grunt Style, bringing together tactical gameplay and high-quality, military-inspired apparel. To celebrate this alliance, they’ve launched a limited-time giveaway and it’s your chance to gear up for free. What’s Up for Grabs? An exclusive Gray Zone Warfare x Grunt Style T-shirt A Steam key for Gray Zone Warfare The giveaway closes on June 19, so don’t wait. Enter here...

A new community-created Winds of War Briefing Manual is now available for Gray Zone Warfare players. Released alongside the game’s latest update, the manual serves as a practical reference for both new and returning Operators looking to understand the updated systems, mechanics, and gameplay flow in Lamang. To support the release, a group of well-known community creators helped expand awareness by producing companion videos, tutorials, and guides. Damnit Bennett, Goodboi, Noice Guy...

Patch 0.3.2.0 Now Live on Public-Experimental The latest experimental update for Gray Zone Warfare is now available. Patch 0.3.2.0 has gone live on the public-experimental branch, and testing is open to everyone interested in helping shape the next stable release. This patch includes several important fixes and gameplay improvements. Highlights from the Patch Toggle option added for illuminated reticles on select scopes RAM and VRAM usage further optimized Equipping rigs no longer removes...

Brno, Czech Republic - During a live community stream at Game Access 2025, the developers of Gray Zone Warfare dropped a subtle but exciting tease for fans of atmospheric, mysterious gameplay. When discussing inspirations behind their tactical shooter, Community Manager Jakub and QA Lead Jacek name-dropped a legendary figure in the gaming world: Alexey Sityanov, creator of the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. While the exchange was lighthearted, Jakub hinted that the concept isn't entirely off the...

Introducing the Gray Zone Warfare Marketplace Powered by GrayZoneWarfare.NET We're proud to officially launch the Gray Zone Warfare Marketplace, a centralized hub for players to buy, sell, and trade in-game items. This is an independent, community-driven resource designed to streamline item tracking, improve trading, and connect players more efficiently. Please note: The marketplace is in its early development phase. We're actively building features, expanding categories, and fine-tuning...

A new hotfix for Gray Zone Warfare has been rolled out, addressing several performance and stability issues. Hotfix 0.3.1.1 – Patch Notes: Resolved a rare crash related to interactions with storage containers. Fixed memory leaks affecting VRAM and RAM in certain gameplay situations. Corrected issues with proximity VOIP not working properly on custom servers. How to Update: The latest version is now live on Steam. If the update doesn’t appear automatically, restarting Steam should prompt...

GrayZoneWarfare.NET Discord Server is Now Live! Big news, operators Gray Zone Warfare.NET just leveled up. Our official community Discord server is now open and ready for action! We're a fan-driven hub built by players, for players a place to connect, strategize, and celebrate everything Gray Zone Warfare. Whether you're here for the tactical realism, the gritty gunfights, or just to find a solid squad, you’ll feel right at home with us. Inside the server, you’ll find: Channels...

AND THE WINNERS ARE!! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our recent Gray Zone Warfare Screenshot Giveaway! After a wave of stunning submissions and community voting, the top honors go to: @Suattana @LeJerk Both have earned a FREE Supporter Edition Upgrade for their incredible screenshots and contributions to the community. The level of creativity and quality across all entries was seriously impressive thank you to everyone who participated and voted! But Wait… There’s More...

We've seen this question come up quite a bit, so we decided to roll out a "Weapon Builds and How-To's" guide perfect for newcomers to the game or anyone looking to dive deeper into weapon building. Explore custom builds and comparisons to help you gear up for whatever the island of Lamang throws your way! For now, we're focusing on what you can build using items from a single vendor at each level. The second phase will dive into mixing and matching the best gear from all vendors. I’d love...

An interesting debate was sparked when user Mr-Pocket-Dumps posed the question: "Why not?" on the Gray Zone Warfare Reddit Sub In the community of Gray Zone Warfare, discussions around gear and tactics frequently arise, but few have garnered as much enthusiasm and thoughtful discussion as the suggestion to add binoculars into the game. Both Mr-Pocket-Dumps and another community members, highlighted compelling reasons why binoculars could significantly enhance gameplay, realism, and team...

Gray Zone Warfare Patch 0.3.1.0 LIVE MADFINGER Games have just pushed Patch 0.3.1.0 to the public branch. This update brings over 100 fixes and improvements, many based on community feedback gathered during Experimental Testing. Notable changes in this patch include adjustments to night vision goggles (NVGs), a rebalanced Operator voice-over volume, and efforts to reduce VRAM usage. According to the dev team, testing confirmed that these fixes are having the desired effect, and further...

Gray Zone Warfare (GZW) has ignited a passionate discussion within its community regarding its genre identity. Initially perceived by many as an extraction shooter, the game’s recent updates and evolving mechanics have led to divergent opinions. With over 190 comments in a single Reddit thread dissecting the topic, it's clear that players care deeply about how this unique title is defined. Let's explore both sides of the argument and examine the key points raised by the community. The...

The GZW | .NET Staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in the first of many giveaways sponsored by GrayZoneWarfare.net. Without you the community we’re just a website. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you’ve done to help make this the best community hub for Gray Zone Warfare. Your continued support means the world to us. Random Faction Fan Giveaway Winner Congratulations to @AdeptusKeterus for winning a FREE Supporter Edition...

Madfinger Games will be deploying Hotfix 0.3.0.3 on May 27, and this update will require scheduled server downtime from 04:00 AM to 05:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM CEST. Patch Notes: Fixed: Crash issues occurring with the latest NVIDIA 50-series GPU drivers Fixed: Rare loading screen hang at 72% Fixed: Two additional server-related crashes Fixed: Choppy FPS performance caused by a glitch in FSR Frame Generation, requiring toggling to resolve Please plan accordingly and stay tuned for...

Inspired by AstroPolski and his team of contributors Wurstball, itsjustTHUMBS, SparkleLover, Thee_JOMO, and LetMeEat****** This original team created the very first high-end ballistic chart for the GZW community. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and life circumstances, the team could no longer support the project. However, their pioneering efforts inspired our team to design and develop the first-ever INTERACTIVE BALLISTIC CHART FOR GZW. Without further ado... The long-awaited...

Winds of War, the second major update for Gray Zone Warfare, is now live. This update builds on community feedback and introduces significant new features, systems, and improvements across the game. From immersive weather and PvP enhancements to new gear, locations, and mechanics, Update 0.3 marks a major step forward in gameplay experience. The development team has also made key adjustments following the early preview period. Patches, hotfixes, and future updates are planned to keep...

Divided Loyalties: Streamer Access to Gray Zone Warfare Update Sparks Debate Among Players The Gray Zone Warfare community has been thrown into heated debate following a controversial early-access rollout for the upcoming "Winds of War" update. The issue? The update was handed first to select streamers and content creators, while players who had already paid for Early Access to the game were left waiting with no clear communication on when they would get to experience the new content...