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Laidlaw Island

by Blast · for DayZ

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…

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About Laidlaw Island

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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…

[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:

https://steamcommunity.com/id/aim_blast/[/code]

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 2d ago.

Laidlaw Island on Nxeon

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One-click install
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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

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Workshop

From 2 recorded builds of Laidlaw Island.

Recent builds

BuildReleasedGame versionsLoaders
2026-11-022026-11-02n/aWorkshop
2026-10-282026-10-28n/aWorkshop

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.

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What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “Workshop”

Maps & 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

Laidlaw Island, answered

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Is it free?

Yes. Laidlaw Island is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

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