About Laidlaw Island
From Steam WorkshopLaidlaw Island is an isolated tropical archipelago built around a harsh and unstable environment. Extreme heat, colder periods, storms and dangerous explosive events are not simply atmospheric…
[i]Laidlaw Island is an isolated tropical archipelago built around a harsh and unstable environment. Extreme heat, colder periods, storms and dangerous explosive events are not simply atmospheric effects: they directly influence how players equip themselves, travel and prepare their routes.
The goal is to make environmental adaptation an actual survival mechanic. A single loadout is not intended to remain optimal in every situation. Heavy equipment may become a liability during extreme heat, while travelling too lightly can become dangerous when temperatures fall.
Environmental sounds, visual effects and dynamic events reinforce this atmosphere. An optional background story is also present for players who wish to explore it, without ever imposing a specific way to play.[/i]
Join the official Laidlaw Island Discord server to share your experience, screenshots, videos, location suggestions, report issues, or get details about hosting your own server.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Do you enjoy this project and want to see more? Consider supporting me on this journey! All funds go directly toward the development of this project. Patreon – Thank you!
⚠️ WARNING
You are not allowed to monetize this content! This includes things like selling priority queue access. Any reuploads will be taken down via DMCA notice without prior warning.
Please do not force or modify weather conditions manually. The system already manages them automatically and any manual changes may interfere with its intended behavior. Please refer to the host.md file for a complete explanation of how the system works.
FEATURES
Original tropical map – A hand-built archipelago featuring beaches, cliffs, forests, lagoons, cities and coastal environments. Environmental survival – Extreme heat, cold periods, storms and strange events directly affect survival. Tactical equipment choices – No single loadout is ideal at all times. Players must adapt their clothing, carried weight and travel plans to current conditions. Unique cities and locations – Several towns and points of interest are being created specifically for Laidlaw. Optional background story – A narrative exists without imposing objectives or a specific playstyle. Community-driven development – The map continues to evolve through player testing, feedback and suggestions. Primarily designed for survival and hardcore gameplay – Dynamic events may be less suited to heavily scripted RP servers, although communities remain free to adapt the map to their needs.
Visit the official Discord server for more information.
CREDITS
Guilherme Bernardes – Main menu music CO.AGMUSIC – In-game music LonePeakMusic – In-game music Tengri – Technical and logistical support GregorQuendel – SFX freesound_community : peridactyloptrix, onderwish, szegvari, Universfield – SFX
Copyright 2026 aim_Blast. This item is not authorized for posting on Steam except under the following account:
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From source dataFootprint
Rated a light load on a server.
Last update
Its author last shipped an update 2d ago.
Laidlaw Island on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Not available. One-click install isn't available for this game's mods yet. Download it and upload it to your server in Files.
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- DayZ — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 2026-11-02, released 2026-11-02
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop |
From 2 recorded builds of Laidlaw Island.
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 | n/a | Workshop |
| 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-28 | n/a | Workshop |
Dependencies
- Required: steam_workshop project 3563976897 (steam_workshop, not in our catalogue)
Declared by the newest build that lists any. Required ones are installed with it on one-click installs.
Run Laidlaw Island on a DayZ server
Deploy a server above, then upload the file in Files.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogMaps & scenarios
Custom maps, arenas and scenarios to play on.
Compatibility
- Game
- DayZ
Verified at the source
- ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-02Open ↗
- ✓AuthorBlast, as published on Steam Workshop
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
