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2026 Roadmap
March 11, 2026 at 07:47 AM
Major expansion: detailed quarterly breakdown with all confirmed features, modding roadmap, Canvastown plans, and multiplayer timeline
The 2026 Roadmap was officially revealed by inZOI Studio in late December 2025, outlining the development priorities for inZOI throughout 2026. The roadmap covers four main areas: core gameplay updates delivered quarterly, a modding tools timeline, the new Canvastown world, and multiplayer features. The team has emphasized that all timelines are subject to change based on development progress and community feedback.
The first quarter focuses on expanding career options, introducing competitive social systems, and adding new creative features.
Feature | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|
Multi-Job System | Careers | Zois can hold multiple jobs simultaneously |
Careers | New active career path with salon gameplay | |
Careers | Law enforcement career with active gameplay | |
Social | Rivalry mechanics between Zois | |
Reputation System | Social | Zois build public reputation through actions |
Activities | Full flower farming with arrangement crafting | |
Features | Zois form and recall memories of significant events | |
Technical | Optimization engine for better performance | |
European Architecture | Building | New European-style building options |
Hanok Architecture | Building | Traditional Korean hanok building style |
Engine Optimization | Technical | Performance improvements across the board |
The second quarter adds more career variety, family drama systems, and voice customization.
Feature | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|
Careers | Self-employed career paths | |
Gameplay | Expanded prison facility features | |
Activities | Music performance and K-pop themed content | |
Voice Customization | Character | Custom voice options for Zois |
Taxi Driver Career | Careers | Active taxi driving career |
Divorce Lawsuits | Family | Legal proceedings for divorce |
Custody Disputes | Family | Child custody mechanics after divorce |
Feature | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|
Careers | Teenage part-time employment options | |
Event Memory and Diary | Features | Expanded memory and journaling system |
Curved Walls | Building | Curved wall placement in Build Mode |
Feature | Category | Details |
|---|---|---|
Building | Underground building options | |
Building | Sculpt and modify terrain on lots | |
Building Expansion | Building | Additional building tools and options |
A separate modding timeline runs in parallel with the core gameplay updates, focused on making mod creation more accessible.
Month | Modding Feature |
|---|---|
January | JSON-based asset handling, in-game mod management system |
March | CAZ Wizard for accessories, motions, and faces; Sound Wizard |
June | Vehicle modding, Unreal Engine 5.6 migration, experimental content templates, CLO platform integration |
October | Multiplayer-linked modding, AI-assisted data modding |
December | Lua script modding support |
A new smaller world designed to run on lower-spec hardware using the Fate Engine. Canvastown lets players capture and share interesting life scenarios for others to play through.
Timeline | Milestone |
|---|---|
June 2026 | Initial release with approximately 40 lots |
October 2026 | Expansion to roughly 50 lots with rural countryside aesthetics |
The multiplayer system is being developed as a long-term initiative with gradual rollout throughout 2026.
Timeline | Feature |
|---|---|
January | Account creation, session resume functionality |
February | Web-based lobby, chat systems |
March | House decoration and multiplayer home visits |
June | Host management, mod integration in multiplayer |
October | Large-scale multiplayer with dedicated servers (hundreds to thousands of concurrent players) |
Beyond the quarterly schedule, the developers have mentioned several features under active development or consideration for 2026:
AI face generation from photos
Heterochromia (different colored eyes)
Twin and triplet pregnancies
Healthcare systems and hospitals
Sports activities (skateboarding, surfing, ice skating)
First-person view mode
Bicycle riding
News system
Seasonal visual effects
School bus commutes
Emergency services (ambulance, fire truck)
