Dear survivors, today we are releasing the DayZ Server Files. Anyone with sufficient hardware will be able to host their own DayZ server. You are now going to have more customization options and will be able to configure your servers directly.

Today's Status Report will start off with a small surprise for most of you guys, so definitely check out Eugen's opening announcements. Our Lead Gameplay Programmer Mirek is answering community questions on the recent server issues.

It's been a while since we brought our last major update to the Experimental servers. This content update not only returns several weapons, scopes and animals. It also brings back huge parts of the character representation, including diseases, environmental exposure, and soft skills.

Here's everything you need to know.

In today's Status Report our leads reflect on our appearance at Gamescom last week, where we had the chance to meet so many of you guys. Of course the big spot light is on tomorrow's release on the Xbox Game Preview program. Our Senior Producer Julien gave a first look at DayZ modding this week.

DayZ BETA is closing in, it's time to properly introduce modding!