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Criminal Careers - Version 14 vs Version 15
May 25, 2026, 02:17 PM
Corrected wikilink existence flags
Jun 8, 2026, 10:56 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
11Overview22Criminal careers were introduced in the v0.5.0 update (December 2025), adding two underground organizations for Zois who choose a life of crime. These are among the highest-paying career paths in inZOI, with the Boss position earning 2,169 Meow per day. However, criminal careers come with significant risks including arrest through the Trial and Justice System and negative karma consequences. Both career paths are rabbit hole jobs, meaning the Zoi disappears into the workplace during their shift rather than being directly controlled.44Criminal careers are available to Young Adult, Adult, and Middle-Aged Zois. Teenagers and children cannot apply.66Criminal Organizations88Two criminal organizations operate in different cities, each with its own three-tier promotion structure. Both share the same salary range and schedule: 3 days per week, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.1010Dowon Solutions (Street Soldier Career)1313Based in Dowon, Dowon Solutions operates as a front for criminal activities in the metropolitan area. The career title for this path is Street Soldier.1515PositionDaily Salary (Meow)DescriptionMuscle360Entry-level enforcer handling basic criminal operationsCrew Manager666Mid-level leader overseeing operations and personnelBoss2,169Top of the organization, controlling all operations1717Westside Hustler (Gangster Career)1818Operating out of Bliss Bay, the Westside Hustler is the coastal city's criminal outfit. The career title for this path is Gangster.2020PositionDaily Salary (Meow)DescriptionRookie360New recruit learning the criminal tradeUnderboss666Trusted lieutenant managing day-to-day operationsBoss2,169Leader of the entire operation2222Career Comparison2323DetailStreet Soldier (Dowon)Gangster (Bliss Bay)OrganizationDowon SolutionsWestside HustlerCityDowonBliss BaySchedule3 days/week, 9AM-6PM3 days/week, 9AM-6PMTypeRabbit HoleRabbit HoleEntry PositionMuscleRookieMid PositionCrew ManagerUnderbossTop PositionBoss (2,169 Meow)Boss (2,169 Meow)Age RestrictionYoung Adult+Young Adult+2525What Happens During Work2626As rabbit hole careers, Zois are not directly controlled during their shift. Community reports describe the criminal workday as involving a taxi-based mechanic where the Zoi rides around for the duration of the shift. During this time, text-based events appear with yes or no choices that affect progression. Players can speed up the work period using up to 8x speed. The decisions made during these events likely influence promotion speed and salary increases, though the exact mechanics are not fully documented.2828Criminal Careers vs. the Crime Skill3131It is important to distinguish between criminal careers (formal employment with organizations) and the broader Crime skill system. Criminal careers are structured jobs with fixed schedules and salaries. The Crime skill is a separate system that allows any Zoi to commit criminal acts independently, regardless of employment.3333The Crime skill was also added in v0.5.0 and can currently reach Level 5. It unlocks two categories of criminal interactions:3535Thief Interactions3737Thief actions let Zois break into properties and steal items. The available thief interactions include:3939InteractionDescriptionPick Door LockQuietly unlocks a door to gain entry.Break Down DoorForces entry through a locked door.Open SafeCracks a safe to steal valuables.Sabotage Surveillance CameraDisables security cameras before committing a crime.4141Success rates for thief interactions are influenced by the Handiwork, Programming, and Fitness skills. Higher levels in these skills improve the chance of pulling off a heist without getting caught.4242Scammer Interactions4444Scammer actions allow Zois to con other Zois for money. The available scammer interactions include:4646InteractionDescriptionAttempt Voice PhishingUses phone calls to trick victims into handing over money.Scam In-Game ItemsCons another Zoi through a fake item exchange.Impersonate Charity WorkerPoses as a charity representative to collect fraudulent donations.Hold Fake SeminarOrganizes a bogus event to swindle attendees.4848Success rates for scammer interactions are influenced by the Rhetoric and Critical Thinking skills.4949Unlocking Crime Interactions5151The first Crime interaction (at Crime Skill Level 0) becomes available when a Zoi meets one or more of these conditions:5353Owns 2,000 Meow or lessIs struggling due to excessive debt5656Additional crime interactions unlock as the Crime skill level increases. Other low-karma criminal acts available outside the Crime skill system include stealing coins from vending machines, using the Extort interaction (available at Bad karma level), and hacking ATMs.5858Karma and Criminal Careers6060Pursuing a criminal career actively decreases karma through red-symbol actions. The karma system uses seven levels: Best, Good, Fair, Normal, Poor, Bad, and Terrible. Criminal activity pushes a Zoi toward the lower end of this spectrum.6262Low karma unlocks additional criminal activities outside of work but also carries penalties:6464Other Zois become wary, refuse to acknowledge, or openly mock the criminal ZoiReduced lottery oddsNegative community reactionsRelationships suffer due to the criminal lifestyleZois who die with Poor or worse karma become ghosts6666Players who want to quickly reach low karma for criminal gameplay can purchase the Diabolic Donut from the Meow Store (previously available for 100 Meow Coins before being removed in v0.4.0), which set karma to Terrible. A Neutral Donut (also previously 100 Meow Coins, removed in v0.4.0) reset karma back to neutral for those who want to reform.6868Trial and Justice System7070When a police officer witnesses a Zoi committing a crime (marked by a red karma symbol), the Zoi can be arrested. The arrest leads to processing through the Trial and Justice System, which was also added in v0.5.0.7272Once jailed, a Zoi's options are severely limited. While in jail, Zois can only sleep, eat, and use the bathroom. At 7:00 AM, the Zoi receives notification that they will be released from prison at 9:00 AM that day. Criminal career employment is not automatically terminated by arrest, but repeated jail time can interfere with work schedules.7474Alternative Crime Paths7676Beyond the two formal criminal careers, players can pursue a criminal lifestyle through other means. The Hacker ambition path involves learning Programming, then using those skills to scam people online, sell apps, and hack ATMs and bank computers. Community players report earning upward of 30,000 Meow through the hacker route without spending time in jail, making it a potentially more profitable and safer alternative to formal criminal employment.7878Planned Improvements8080The 2026 development roadmap includes several crime-related improvements:8282Crime-specific outfits and customization optionsDetailed arrest and incarceration mechanicsHome security systems to deter criminal NPCsViolent NPC behaviors tied to criminal career progression
