Launched alongside the Sanctuary Community Server (SCS) in August of 2019, the W.A.T.C.H. — Wearable Apparatus for Text Communication and Help — has been the essential tool bridging in-game survival with community interaction.
Born from necessity and crafted through creativity, the W.A.T.C.H. evolved because DayZ on Xbox doesn’t yet offer the deep modding capabilities PC survivors enjoy. Instead, we pushed the limits of what's possible, embracing a critical RP concept known as Suspension of Disbelief. Willingly stepping deeper into the world we've built, even if it bends the edges.
The W.A.T.C.H. is a rugged, minimalistic wrist device, more beeper than smartphone in most cases. Firmly bound to the wrist, its inner band secures with nano-filaments that weave beneath the skin, making removal impossible without serious injury. Silent and unyielding, it links survivors to unseen, yet vital systems.
Text Communication
Linking players across long distances with unique abilities.
Management of features such as
Territory Claiming, Base/Faction Ownership, Auto-Trader Stores, Currency, and much more.
Connection to the Lore and gameplay
Improves interactions in game