- Security Report: Recent Exploit & Actions Taken - 18 September 2026
Hey, everyone,We’d like to share an update on an exploit identified in Gray Zone Warfare and the actions we’re taking against players who abused it.The Issue and Its ConsequencesDuring the Update 0.4 cycle, players discovered an exploit that allowed items to be duplicated under specific circumstances involving death by helicopter. The exploit was addressed in a subsequent hotfix and is no longer replicable.This issue negatively impacted the in-game economy and, consequently, the PvP experience. Some players used duplicated resources to gain an unfair advantage, including purchasing and repeatedly using large quantities of mortar strikes against other players.We conducted a thorough investigation to ensure that the enforcement is based on confirmed evidence and proportionate to the extent of the abuse. That investigation has now concluded, and we have identified close to 40 accounts that…
- Hotfix 0.4.7.4 Now Live - Changelog - 15 September 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.7.4 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogAdded measures to prevent players from being kicked during database maintenance If you encounter any issues, please report them to us.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Gray Zone Warfare Enters Alpha This Fall - 3 September 2026
Hey, everyone, This fall, Gray Zone Warfare officially enters the Alpha stage of development. The next major milestone, Update 0.5, will substantially expand the game by introducing a new gameplay loop, a richer, deeper world filled with carefully crafted details, new opportunities to acquire high-value loot, and further revelations about the mysteries of Ground Zero.We've presented a new trailer at the first-ever FPS Games Show, a collaborative showcase bringing together studios from across the genre to celebrate FPS games and the communities around them. Watch the video now: Get GZW at 30% OffTo celebrate the showcase, as well as reaching 1.7 million copies sold, all editions of Gray Zone Warfare are available at 30% off on Steam until September 15 at 1 PM EDT / 7 PM CEST. What's Next?We will gradually reveal details about the Update 0.5 through our official channels. Stay tuned! Ever…
- Get Gray Zone Warfare Now at 30% Off - 1 September 2026
Hey, everyone, Deploy to Lamang now with 30% off! To celebrate the first-ever FPS Games Show, all Gray Zone Warfare editions are available at a 30% discount from September 1 at 1 PM EDT / 7 PM CEST until September 15 at 1 PM EDT / 7 PM CEST. The FPS Games Show, a brand-new showcase dedicated entirely to first-person shooters, will debut live on September 3 at 2 PM EDT / 7 PM BST, exclusively on Twitch. Tune in for a fast-moving showcase of news, gameplay, updates, and reveals across 16 FPS titles. Edition UpgradesIf you’d like to further support the development of Gray Zone Warfare, you can upgrade to one of the higher editions. Each edition includes additional gear, weapons, and resources, giving PMCs a stronger starting point while offering extra value to those supporting the game’s continued development. Supporter Edition owners also receive exclusive morale patches. Learn more about…
- Update 0.5 Sneak Peeks Revealed at Gamescom | Dev Stream VOD - 1 September 2026
Hey, everyone, Catch up on the latest Gray Zone Warfare news shared during Gamescom 2026 and get a sneak peek at our next major update, 0.5. We streamed live from our booth in the business area with Marek Rabas (CEO and Creative Director), Johanny Clerc-Renaud (Technical Director), other members of the dev team, and plenty of special guests! Watch the full VOD below. The YouTube description includes timestamps, so you can easily jump to the topics you’re most interested in:Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned for news about 0.5! Every Move Matters, MADFINGER Games Team
- Hotfix 0.4.7.3 Now Live - Changelog - 31 August 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.7.3 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogFixed two additional issues that could cause the UI to become unresponsive during the tutorialNote: The new onboarding is available only on completely fresh accounts. It will not appear on existing accounts, even after wiping your current character. If you encounter any issues, please report them to us.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Join us for the Gamescom Stream - 21 August 2026
Hello, everyone, We are bringing you right into the heart of Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. Tune in next Friday (August 28) for an exclusive stream with the Gray Zone Warfare dev team and special guests! We'll be streaming live from our booth in the business area and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at everything happening on-site. We'll go live at 11 AM EDT / 4 PM BST / 5 PM CEST on Twitch!We look forward to seeing you there! Stay tuned,MADFINGER Games Team
- Tune In for the First-Ever FPS Games Show, Featuring GZW and 15 More FPS Titles - 19 August 2026
Hey, everyone,The FPS Games Show, a brand-new showcase dedicated entirely to first-person shooters, will debut live on September 3, 2026, at 2 PM EDT / 7 PM BST, exclusively on Twitch. Tune in for a fast-moving showcase of news, gameplay, updates, and reveals across 16 FPS titles. Watch the announcement trailer here: The showcase will bring together games players already know and love alongside upcoming titles and new experiences worth discovering, including:Rainbow Six SiegeEscape from TarkovReady or NotStalzoneSCUMGray Zone WarfareWardogsHell Let Loose: VietnamBeautiful LightBellumIncursion Red RiverRoad to VostokSand Raiders of SophieBodycam83Terminal WarThe FPS Games Show is a collaborative showcase bringing together studios from across the genre to celebrate FPS games and the communities around them. Every developer is participating freely, with no paid placements or marketing spen…
- Hotfix 0.4.7.2 Now Live - Changelog - 18 August 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.7.2 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogFixed an issue where the UI could become unresponsive during the tutorialAdded a new notification prompting players to accept the final tutorial taskImproved the visibility of task items in the Rat's Nest and First Recon tasksNote: The new onboarding is available only on completely fresh accounts. It will not appear on existing accounts, even after wiping your current character. If you encounter any issues, please report them to us.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Arma Creative Director Ivan Buchta Joins the Gray Zone Warfare Team - 13 August 2026
Hey, everyone, We’re excited to welcome a great new addition to our team: Ivan Buchta, who joins our studio as Associate Creative Director. Ivan brings two decades of experience from Bohemia Interactive, where he worked on the Arma series across multiple creative and design roles, ultimately serving as Creative Director. His experience spans tactical sandbox design, systemic gameplay, world building, and the creation of large-scale military experiences. At our studio, Ivan will work alongside our existing leadership and contribute to the long-term creative direction of Gray Zone Warfare. He joins the team at an important point in the game’s development, as we continue building on its foundations and expanding the scope and depth of its tactical sandbox. That work continues through major updates that bring us closer to our long-term vision for Gray Zone Warfare. The next major step is Up…
- Hotfix 0.4.7.1 Now Live - Changelog - 29 July 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.7.1 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogFixed an issue where players could not transition directly from crouch to sprintFixed an issue where the Helo Sunset Morale Patch displayed a wrong texture when equippedFixed a server crash that occurred when players joined custom serversIf you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Server Fix Now Live - Changelog - 28 July 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed a server fix to the live servers. No download is required, the fix is server-side only. ChangelogFixed an issue related to the new tutorial that caused the user interface to lock If you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team. We are continuing to work on other community-reported bugs.Thank you for your patience. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Patch 0.4.7.0 Now Live - Changelog - 27 July 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Patch 0.4.7.0 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. For a quick summary of what's new, watch this VIDEO DEVLOG or read the full CHANGELOG below: Overview Patch 0.4.7.0 brings improvements to the tutorial. We have simplified tasks and improved the flow from the moment players land in Lamang until they return to the base camp. The patch also includes numerous bug fixes, most notably fixes for players becoming vulnerable to friendly fire while vaulting in the base camp and falling underground after exiting a helicopter. The full list of changes follows below. ChangelogAnimationsFixed an issue where players could not quickly transition from sprint to proneFixed an issue where the character's pose broke after vaulting a high obstacle and remaining stationaryFixed an issue where a grenade…
- Patch 0.4.6.0 Now Live - Changelog - 7 July 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Patch 0.4.6.0 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. Read the full CHANGELOG below. ChangelogReworked onboarding experience for new playersFixed an issue where the UNLRA Headquarters building failed to render correctly when viewed from longer distancesNote: The new onboarding is available only on completely fresh accounts. It will not appear on existing accounts, even after wiping your current character. If you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team.Thank you for your feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Hotfix 0.4.5.2 Now Live - Changelog - 2 July 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.5.2 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogFixed an issue where players killed by a landing helicopter could become stuck in a coma and, after restarting the game, lose their character appearance and secure containerFixed three types of server crashesIf you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Hotfix 0.4.5.1 Now Live - Changelog - 27 June 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Hotfix 0.4.5.1 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. ChangelogFixed an issue that could cause task markers to appear blank and make tasks inaccessible in the Task ListIf you encounter any issues, please report them to our support team.Thank you for your continuous feedback. We are deeply grateful for your support!Every Move Matters,MADFINGER Games Team
- Jump Into Gray Zone Warfare, Now 33% Off - 25 June 2026
Hey, everyone, This is the ideal opportunity to get Gray Zone Warfare or upgrade your edition. From June 25 at 10 AM PDT / 7 PM CEST until July 9 at 10 AM PDT / 7 PM CEST, the base game and all editions will be available at 33% off. With this discount, we are celebrating the release of Patch 0.4.5.0 and the milestone of 1,500,000 copies sold. Since the launch of our latest major update, Spearhead (0.4), a further 300,000 players have joined Gray Zone Warfare’s growing community. We are incredibly grateful to every player who has supported the game, shared feedback, and helped shape Gray Zone Warfare so far! Edition UpgradesIf you’d like to further support the development of Gray Zone Warfare, you can upgrade to one of the higher editions. Each edition includes additional gear, weapons, and resources, giving PMCs a stronger starting point while offering extra value to those supporting th…
- Patch 0.4.5.0 Now Live - Changelog - 25 June 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Patch 0.4.5.0 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. Watch the devlog for a quick breakdown of the key fixes or read the full CHANGELOG below. OverviewPatch 0.4.5.0 introduces squad task sharing and several notable changes to PvP and COP mechanics. The patch also brings DLSS 4.5 support and includes various bug fixes, most notably fixes for AI NPCs making grunting sounds after death and the invisible handguard on the SIG MCX.Squad Task Sharing You can now play selected tasks with your squadmates. After forming a squad, the leader can accept selected tasks so you can work on them together, coordinate objectives, share progress, and complete missions as a group. All participating squad members must be deployed on the same server, have the task’s region and vendor unlocked, and meet the…
- Everything You Need to Know About Summer Twitch Drops - 22 June 2026
Hey, everyone, Gray Zone Warfare is taking part in Summer Twitch Drops! Running from June 25 through July 15, the campaign features two stages packed with exclusive in-game rewards. Here is everything you need to know before it begins.What Are Twitch Drops and How Do You Earn Them?Twitch Drops let you earn exclusive in-game rewards by watching creators stream Gray Zone Warfare on Twitch.To earn rewards:Watch streams with Drops enabled Search Twitch for the “DropsEnabled” tag. Most participating creators will also mention Drops in their stream title. Link your accounts Connect your Steam account to your Twitch account here. Track your progress You can check your campaign progress through Twitch. Click your profile picture and open the Drops & Rewards section. What Is Support a Streamer? Support a Streamer works similarly to Twitch Drops, but instead of just watching Gray Zone Warfare str…
- Patch 0.4.4.0 Now Live - Changelog - 4 June 2026
Hey, everyone, We have deployed Patch 0.4.4.0 to the live servers. If the update does not appear automatically, please restart Steam to trigger the download. Watch the devlog for a quick breakdown of the key fixes, plus a first tease of our next Twitch Drops campaign. Read the full CHANGELOG below. OverviewPatch 0.4.4.0 brings several magnifier alignment fixes, polishes various animations, and addresses a few high-priority community-reported bugs. The most notable fixes include a window where players could get stuck while working on the “Street Spotter” task and a glitch that allowed players to vault into the operations room in Fort Narith. Issues with disappearing map location names and PVP zones have also been fixed. For the full list of fixes, read below.ChangelogAnimationsFixed an issue where players were unable to quickly go prone while sprintingFixed an issue where free look was u…
