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Changing the Theater of War

In DayZ, the map you play on (Chernarus, Namalsk, Livonia) is determined by the active Mission Folder. Changing maps requires both the physical map mod and the corresponding mission repository.
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6 minutesIntermediateJanuary 2026

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Step 1: Mod Installation

Ensure you have the physical map mod loaded on the server (e.g., @Namalsk Island). Without the actual terrain data, the mission file will fail to load.

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Step 2: Mission Folder Setup

  1. Download the multiplayer mission files for your map (usually from the creator’s GitHub).
  2. Upload this folder (e.g., regular.namalsk) to your server’s /mpmissions/ directory.

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Step 3: Global Configuration

Open your serverDZ.cfg and find the class Missions block at the bottom: 
class Missions
{
    class DayZ
    {
        template="regular.namalsk"; // This must match your folder name exactly
    };
};

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Avoiding Database Corruption

When switching to a completely new map, it is best practice to delete the storage_1 folder inside your mission directory. This forces the server to regenerate a clean database, preventing crashes caused by player positions or items that don’t exist on the new map.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Missions: Fresh starts in new lands.