H1Z1® ADDS ROCKET LAUNCHER + DUOS TO AUTO ROYALE™

First major Auto Royale update includes new weapon, game mode, map optimizations and more

SAN DIEGO – Friday, March 23, 2018 – Daybreak Games has released its first major content update for Auto Royale™, the innovative vehicular battle royale mode introduced when H1Z1® launched out of early access last month. The update introduces a powerful new weapon – a guided Rocket Launcher – and all-new Duos mode for players to grab a friend and jump into the high-octane, vehicular mayhem in this unique take on the popular battle royale genre.

With Duos, Auto Royale now features up to 60 teams speeding around a massive map in a battle to be the last vehicle standing. Highlights from the update include:

• New Weapon: The Rocket Launcher deals high explosive damage and causes similar vehicle disruption as land mines. Rockets can be guided while in flight by aiming down sight and moving the reticle after firing.
• Duos Mode: Along with the traditional Fours mode, players can now choose to hop in with a buddy, decide on a driver, and immediately get into the action.
• Map Optimization: Numerous collision objects and navigation chokeholds have been removed from the game.
• Weapons Tuning: Landmines, Sniper Rifle, and Crossbow e-tips have all been balanced to improve flow and playability.
• And More: Hosted Games improvements and additional bug fixes have been added to the core H1Z1 battle royale mode.

Since launching out of early access, H1Z1 has surpassed 10 million players, and this new update is a major step forward in realizing Auto Royale’s vision as the premier vehicle battle royale game on the market. Auto Royale is currently in Beta and will continue to develop with feedback from the community. Along with Auto Royale updates, H1Z1 will continue to introduce new content to battle royale fans, including Z1 Remastered, a revamped version of the fan-favorite map from H1Z1’s early days. Daybreak is also committed to further growing H1Z1’s competitive scene through support of the H1Z1 Pro League, the first professional battle royale esports league launching its inaugural event next month at Caesars Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas.

For a complete list of patch notes for the Auto Royale update, visit: https://www.h1z1.com/news/game-update-march-22