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The revamped Chernarus is looking particularly gorgeous - well, apart from all the zombies and dudes with guns.

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Building interiors have also had a lick of paint. You'll be able to enter more of these in the Standalone, though by the looks of things you won't be coming across many mattresses.

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There won't be any vehicles at the DayZ Standalone's launch - Dean Hall and co are going to make some big changes, and add them later on.

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PC Gamer would like to exclusively reveal that the Standalone will feature hallways.

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