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Criminal careers were introduced in the v0.5.0 update (December 2025), adding two underground organizations for Zois who choose to pursue a life of Crime. These are among the highest-paying career paths in inZOI, but they come with significant risks including encounters with the Trial and Justice System and negative Karma consequences.
Criminal Organizations
Organization | City | Positions | Pay Range (Meow) | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dowon Solutions | Dowon | Muscle > Crew Manager > Boss | 360 to 2,169 | 9 AM to 6 PM, 3 days/week |
Westside Hustler | Bliss Bay | Rookie > Underboss > Boss | 360 to 2,169 | 9 AM to 6 PM, 3 days/week |
Dowon Solutions
Based in Dowon, Dowon Solutions operates as a front for criminal activities in the metropolitan area. The organization has three promotion tiers:
Position | Description | Pay (Meow) |
|---|---|---|
Muscle | Entry-level enforcer handling basic criminal operations | 360 |
Crew Manager | Mid-level leader overseeing operations and personnel | ~1,200 |
Boss | Top of the organization, controlling all operations | 2,169 |
Westside Hustler
Operating out of Bliss Bay, the Westside Hustler is the coastal city's criminal outfit. Promotion follows a similar three-tier structure:
Position | Description | Pay (Meow) |
|---|---|---|
Rookie | New recruit learning the criminal trade | 360 |
Underboss | Trusted lieutenant managing day-to-day operations | ~1,200 |
Boss | Leader of the entire operation | 2,169 |
Karma and Criminal Careers
Pursuing a criminal career actively decreases Karma through red-symbol actions. Low Karma unlocks additional criminal activities outside of work, such as shoving other Zois and ATM robberies. However, bad Karma also reduces lottery odds and can lead to negative community reactions.
Risks and Consequences
Criminal careers carry significant risks:
Arrest and processing through the Trial and Justice System
Negative reputation in the community
Reduced Karma affecting other aspects of life
Potential for Relationships to suffer due to criminal lifestyle
Criminal Career vs Crime Activities
It is important to distinguish between the criminal career paths (formal employment with organizations) and general Crime activities. Any Zoi with sufficiently low Karma can perform criminal acts, but only Zois employed by Dowon Solutions or Westside Hustler earn a regular criminal salary.
Planned Improvements
The 2026 Roadmap includes several crime-related improvements:
Crime-specific outfits and customization
Detailed arrest and incarceration mechanics
Home security systems to deter criminal NPCs
Violent NPC behaviors tied to criminal career progression