Zwift released a minor game update last night. Here’s a quick look at what was added, courtesy of Jonathon Levie over at Zwift Hype.
New Kits
A Team Ineos kit is now in-game, although we don’t have a way to unlock it currently. It may be used for an event in the future, or it could be only for members of Team Ineos.
Here’s a shot of the kit–along with the elusive Fuego Flats roadrunner!
Speaking of Team Ineos, have you seen Zwift’s TdF ads? Pretty cool.
Three new running kits (tops and shorts) were also added: K/RC, Norseman, and PRRC.
Steering and Braking?
According to Jonathon, there are some behind the scenes code changes he’s seeing which indicate Zwift is working on steering and braking capabilities. When will we be able to try it out for ourselves?
Jon Mayfield discussed steering quite a bit in his recent Zwiftcast interview. Listen to that episode to learn about his thoughts on the topic, and the hidden steering course already in Zwift!
I don’t know how steering and breaking will really make the game better? I actually enjoy just riding and racing without the worry of steering and breaking. If I want that, I just ride outside.
Jonathon here. I’ll try to post a video using using Zwift’s hands free steering input soon.
It will surely be optional. For racing it could be game changer and completely new quality.
I was kinda hoping the big Z was one of the new running kits…
That would be EXCELLENT.
Steering is not what I want to hear when I bought a kickr climb haha
I think in the podcast John Mayfield said that basic “steering” code was in there already and it’s something they were looking into for optional event-only scenarios, rather than forcing it on everyone.
Lol. Braking. Haha.
If anyone knows how to unlock the team Ineos kit that would be great!
I believe you have to be a pro on that team to get it, as it should be.
There are some cosmetic changes to the workout creation module. I didn’t see any change in functionality but something may have changed in the way workout importation works. Or I just screwed up.
Yes. Also there could be two different kinds of steering. “Within lane” so that’s just a positional thing You’d never leave the road. Then “outside lane” to actually navigate. I think the first kind would be way better and less potentially annoying. Simon (Zwiftcast)
Steering will be another add-on, for the low price of $600USD
I want that loop through the woods to open. Bored of the same old routes already. They need to add a new section on road every month imo. Few miles here and there to keep it fresh. I like to free ride, 20 mile sessions
I would love colored bar tape. I know basic black is the ‘in thing’ now – it seems almost ALL new bikes have it. I find it dull and depressing. I dislike it along with the black socks.
The braking idea is a good one, that would come in handy for going down hill, or when we want to slow down and stop at a specific location. Example: If I want to slow down and stop on a long steep decent, it would be nice to press and hold the “B” button down on my computer and the bicycle slowly comes to a stop…. As long as the button is held down, the brakes are applied (like in real life), then as the button is released, the brakes are no longer slowing the bicycle. The time it takes to come to a complete stop should be dependent on the current speed at the time the brakes are applied.