DayZ Badlands : Motorbikes Are Coming to DayZ !!!

Hey Survivors,

The wait is over! Bohemia Interactive has just teased one of the most exciting additions in years: motorbikes are coming to DayZ!

The teaser shared on the official DayZ X account and the follow-up video from Mark, DayZ’s Community Manager, confirm what fans have been hoping for: vehicles are evolving, and the upcoming DayZ: Badlands is set to take things to the next level.

After years of speculation and wishlist threads from the community, it’s finally happening, motorbikes are officially entering the world of DayZ.

The teaser shows a lone survivor kicking up dirt on a rugged two-wheeler, roaring through what appears to be a dusty, post-apocalyptic landscape. The tone is unmistakable, freedom, danger, and speed.

The setting and camera work strongly suggest that this reveal ties directly into DayZ: Badlands, the upcoming standalone experience set for release in 2026.

In the latest developer insight video, Marks (Community Manager) breaks down the vision behind this teaser. Without giving too much away, he hints that this addition isn’t just a cosmetic or side feature, it’s part of a larger mechanical and environmental evolution for the DayZ universe.

“We’ve wanted to give survivors new ways to explore, survive, and express freedom in the open world.”
— Marks, DayZ Community Manager

His comments suggest that motorcycles could also bring new physics systems, terrain interactions, and possibly fuel or maintenance mechanics refined beyond what existing vehicles offer.a reveals more details about motorcycles, the 1.29 update, and the path leading to DayZ: Badlands.

The teaser’s environment looks noticeably different from Chernarus or Livonia. The color grading, terrain, and lighting point to a harsher, more arid landscape, aligning perfectly with the “Badlands” name Bohemia confirmed earlier this year.

If so, motorcycles might not just be a new vehicle, they could represent a fundamental shift in how players traverse and survive in the next evolution of DayZ’s world.

Motorcycles could bring a wide range of gameplay implications:

• Faster solo travel for lone survivors or scouts.
• Fuel efficiency compared to cars and trucks.
• Improved off-road maneuverability, ideal for exploring new maps or rough terrain.
• Potential for new repair and crash mechanics, adding realism and challenge.

And with DayZ: Badlands on the horizon, this might only be the beginning, imagine desert outposts, biker gangs, and nomadic survivor routes across the wasteland.

This teaser doesn’t just announce a new vehicle, it marks a new era for DayZ. The introduction of motorcycles opens up a world of possibilities, from solo adventures to full-on biker convoy roleplay.

If the connection to Badlands is as strong as it seems, players can expect a grittier, faster, and more dynamic DayZ experience in the near future.

Stay tuned to mydayz.eu for full coverage as Bohemia reveals more details about motorcycles, the 1.29 update, and the path leading to DayZ: Badlands.