Yes, DayZ has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own DayZ to play together?

Yes. DayZ is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play DayZ?

About 37,066 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Is DayZ on PC Game Pass?

Yes — DayZ was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

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Is DayZ multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. DayZ is a zombie survival game released in 2018, 77% positive on Steam (430,252 reviews), with 37,066 playing right now. $24.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPSurvival · Zombie survival

How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited…

How DayZ plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
MMO: Yes
Mods: Steam Workshop
PC Game Pass: In the catalog (rotates monthly — see the list)

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer, Post-apocalyptic, Shooter, PvP

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Quick answers

Is DayZ co-op?: Yes, DayZ supports co-op.
Does DayZ have PvP?: Yes, DayZ has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own DayZ to play together?: Yes. DayZ is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play DayZ?: About 37,066 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Is DayZ on PC Game Pass?: Yes — DayZ was in the PC Game Pass catalog when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09). Game Pass rotates titles monthly, so check the Game Pass listing before you count on it.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass