1.30|Sep 16, 2026
View on Steam↗1.30 Experimental Release | Motorbikes, Inventory UI Improvements, and more!
3/5 Moderate
EXPERIMENTALMotorbikes arrive in DayZ with the 1.30 update, featuring new physics, 150+ upgraded inventory icons, and directional Infected attack animations.
Key Changes
- 1Introduction of Moped and Enduro motorbikes with new leaning physics
- 2Overhaul of 150+ inventory icons for improved visual consistency and legibility
- 3Infected now use directional attacks (up/center/down) based on player stance and terrain
- 4New ragdoll physics implemented for motorbike crashes
- 5Added a new running heavy attack for Infected AI
- 6Return of Alpha-era firearm color variants with upgraded textures
- 7Major updates to the underlying animation system
- 8Deployment of 'Many Motorbikes' dedicated test servers
All Changes
🏍️Vehicles(4)
- newMoped: Added the Moped motorbike in three fixed colors: blue, red, and yellow
- newEnduro: Added the Enduro motorbike in four base colors with swappable, mix-and-match color plates
- newMotorbikes: Implemented a new two-wheeled simulation system featuring leaning characteristics
- newMotorbikes: Introduced ragdoll physics for motorbike crashes, visible to all clients
🎒UI/UX(1)
- changeInventory UI: Upgraded more than 150 inventory icons with a unified capture angle, consistent outline weight, and improved contrast
🧟Infected(2)
- changeInfected: Infected attacks now dynamically select between upward, centered, and downward animations based on the player's head height and terrain
- newInfected: Added a new running heavy attack animation for Infected
🔫Weapons(1)
- changeFirearms: Re-introduced firearm color variants from the alpha era with upgraded visuals and textures
⚙️Technical(2)
- changeAnimation System: Significant updates to the animation system which may impact existing animation-related mods
- newServers: Launched 'Many Motorbikes' experimental servers to monitor vehicle performance
📅Coming Soon(2)
- newDayZ Badlands: DayZ Badlands expansion scheduled for release on October 15
- newCreator Program: Creator Program with Lurkit returning for a one-week exclusive look at the Nasdara map
Summary
Update 1.30 has entered the Experimental phase, serving as the technical foundation for the upcoming DayZ Badlands expansion. The headline feature is the introduction of two-wheeled vehicles—the Moped and Enduro—complete with unique leaning physics and crash ragdolls. Beyond vehicles, the update provides a significant visual overhaul to the inventory system with over 150 redesigned icons and improves Infected combat by introducing directional attacks that respond to player stance and terrain elevation.