NA communities feel every millisecond of cross-ocean routes. Chapter22 DayZ hosting stays US-based so Midwest/coastal survivors get sensible ping.
Practical tips
- Mention region in the server name/description.
- Remind players to disable overly strict launcher region filters.
- Soft CTA: DayZ hosting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chapter22 DayZ?
US-based game hosting — see product page for current region messaging.
EU players?
Playable with higher ping; set expectations in Discord.
Launcher region filters?
Players may hide non-local regions — call out your region in the server name.
Need help?
If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.
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