Cities

inZOI features multiple cities that Zois can live in, visit, and travel between. As of March 2026, three cities are playable, with Canvastown confirmed for mid-2026 and five additional cities visible on the world map but not yet released. Each city has a distinct cultural theme, climate, career options, and transportation system.

Playable Cities

Dowon

Dowon is a dense metropolis that blends ancient Korean tradition with hyper-modern city life. Temples sit alongside glass skyscrapers, and neon signs illuminate narrow alleyways while centuries-old temple grounds remain quiet nearby. The city cycles through four distinct seasons that affect gameplay: wearing the wrong clothing in winter can make a Zoi sick, and prolonged exposure to extreme cold can be fatal.

Dowon has 35 premade families (8 housed in the city, the rest available to place). Key landmarks include Harang River Park (the largest public green space), Adam Entertainment (the K-pop hub), Central Park, Nuri Plaza, and Ullim Temple. The city has a fully functioning underground subway system for fast travel. Zois in Dowon automatically remove their shoes when entering homes. This reflects Korean culture, and the University of Youngsung (the city's academic hub).

Unique careers: Idol Trainee, Pro Gamer, Firefighter, Entertainment Planning, Reporter, Developer, Lawyer, Soldier, University Professor.

Bliss Bay

Bliss Bay is a sun-drenched coastal city inspired by Santa Monica and Southern California beach culture. The weather is warm year-round with no seasonal changes. The city has the most lots of any city (28 community, 14 residential) and 51 premade families.

Key landmarks include the Bliss Bay Amusement Park (with rollercoasters and nighttime fireworks), Muscle Beach (outdoor gym), the Skate Park, Liberty Square, and the Beach and Boardwalk. The public bus system connects all major areas. Activities include surfing, skateboarding, theme park rides, beach volleyball, and fishing, Sunset Bay (a popular surfing spot), and various nightlife venues.

Unique careers: Amusement Park Employee, Football Player, Gangster (exclusive to Bliss Bay), Navy, University Professor.

Cahaya

Cahaya (originally named Kucingku, Indonesian for "My Cat") is a tropical island city added with the free Island Getaway DLC in August 2025 (v0.3.0). The name was changed to Cahaya ("light" in Indonesian) to better reflect the peaceful resort theme. The city is an archipelago of three islands:

Unique careers (all rabbit hole): Tour Guide, Nestwatcher, Taxi Driver, Farmer, Miner, Lawyer, Investigator, Lotus Space Assistant.

Upcoming Cities

Canvastown

Canvastown is a confirmed new city type built on the Fate Engine, an optimized system designed to lower hardware requirements and enable new gameplay features. Two versions are planned:

Canvastown worlds will be fully editable and shareable among players. The Fate Engine optimizations are planned to eventually apply to the existing three cities.

Announced Future Cities

Five additional cities are visible on the world selection screen from the Character Studio Demo but have no confirmed release dates or official details:

These cities are not mentioned in the 2026 roadmap. Development focus has shifted to Canvastown and the "Fundamentals First" initiative for improving existing content.

City Selection

Players choose a starting city during family creation. The selected city becomes the household's home. All three current cities are available from the start (Cahaya requires the free Island Getaway DLC to be claimed on Steam).

Travel Between Cities

Since the December 2025 update (v0.5.0), Zois can move between cities. Access a computer and select "Learn how to reach another city" to initiate travel.

When leaving a city, relationships with residents in the old neighborhood are put on hold. Neighbors do not age while you are away, and time effectively stops in your original neighborhood. Avoid playing a different family in the old neighborhood while a Zoi is away, as this can erase the traveling Zoi's neighborhood history.

Edit City

The Edit City feature (accessible via the M key or the bottom-right HUD button) lets players customize their city's appearance. Eight customization categories are available:

Weather changes in Edit City are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay.

Tips

• Dowon is best for players who want a traditional urban lifestyle with four seasons, K-pop culture, and the most career variety.

• Bliss Bay suits players who prefer beach life, warm weather, an amusement park, and the most residential lot options.

• Cahaya is ideal for players interested in farming, fishing, mining, and self-sufficient island living.

• The free Island Getaway DLC must be separately claimed on Steam before Cahaya becomes available.

• You can travel between cities at any time after the v0.5.0 update. Vacations to Cahaya are temporary; relocations are permanent.

• Use Edit City to personalize your neighborhood with custom billboards, weather, and animal populations.