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11 Overview

33 inZOI's settings menu is accessible by pressing Escape or clicking Menu in the menu bar and selecting Options. The settings are organized into several tabs: Graphics, Simulation, Gameplay, Audio, Controls, and Screen. This guide covers every non-graphics setting. For graphics and performance optimization, see the Performance and Optimization Guide. For keyboard and mouse bindings, see Controls.

55 Simulation Settings

77 Simulation settings control the physical fidelity and time scale of the game world. These settings affect how realistic certain visual elements look and how quickly in-game time passes.

1010 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesRecommendedOutfit SimulationOn / OffEnables cloth physics for clothing. Fabric flows, folds, and reacts to wind and movement when turned on.On. Minimal performance cost and noticeably improves visual quality.Animation Quality1ms to 10msControls how much CPU time is allocated to character animations per frame. Lower values mean smoother animations but higher CPU usage.3ms. Provides smooth movement without wasting CPU resources. Setting higher than 3ms has no visible improvement.Length of Day48 minutes to 24 hoursDetermines how long one in-game day lasts in real time. At 48 minutes, a full day passes quickly. At 24 hours, one game day equals one real day.48 minutes is the default (changed from 96 minutes in v0.4.0) and works well for most players. Shorter values (48-72 minutes) suit players who want faster progression. Longer values give more time to complete daily tasks.

1111 Length of Day in Detail

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1313 The Length of Day setting has a significant impact on gameplay pacing. With shorter days, needs decay feels faster relative to available time, making it harder to complete multi-step tasks like cooking elaborate meals or attending social events. Longer days give Zois more breathing room but slow down career progression and aging.

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1515 Length of DayPlaystyle48 minutesFast-paced. Good for testing or rapid progression. Needs decay feels intense.72 minutesQuick sessions. One real hour covers most of a Zoi's day.48 minutes (default, changed from 96 in v0.4.0)Balanced. Enough time to manage needs, work, and socialize.144 minutesRelaxed. Plenty of time for creative building and exploring.24 hoursReal-time. One game day equals one real day. Very slow progression.

1616 Gameplay Settings

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1818 Gameplay settings control AI behavior, automation features, and quality-of-life options.

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2020 Freewill and Autonomy

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2222 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesRecommendedEnable Free Will by DefaultOn / OffDetermines whether Zois act on their own when you are not giving them direct commands. When on, Zois autonomously eat, sleep, socialize, and pursue activities based on their needs, traits, and preferences. You can also toggle autonomy per Zoi in Play Mode by pressing T.On for casual play. Off for full manual control.

2323 Smart Zoi

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2525 Smart Zoi is an experimental AI feature that uses a Small Language Model running on-device to make NPCs behave more naturally and unpredictably. It is separate from basic autonomy.

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2727 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesRecommendedEnable Smart ZoiOn / OffActivates the AI-driven behavior system. Requires an NVIDIA GPU on Windows, or Apple Silicon on macOS.On if your hardware supports it and you want more immersive NPC behavior. Off on lower-end systems or if you prefer predictable Zoi actions.Applied Range in CityYour Zoi / Your Family / All Zois in CityControls how many Zois in the city use Smart Zoi AI. "All Zois in City" applies AI behavior to every NPC but increases CPU and GPU load.Your Family for most players. All Zois in City only on high-end hardware.Applied Range on ScreenSmall Group / Large Group / All Zois on ScreenControls how many visible Zois are actively simulated with Smart Zoi at any moment.Small Group for performance. Large Group for immersion.

2828 General Gameplay

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3030 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesRecommendedQueue Limit1 to 10+Maximum number of queued actions a Zoi can have at once. Higher values let you plan more actions ahead but use slightly more memory.8 is a good balance. 10 for micromanagers.Enable Manual DrivingOn / OffWhen on, you can manually drive vehicles using WASD. When off, Zois always use auto-drive. See Transportation for driving details.On for immersion. Off if you prefer hands-free travel.Enable Auto SaveOn / OffAutomatically saves the game at regular intervals.On. Essential for recovering from bugs and crashes.Auto Save Interval5 / 10 / 15 / 30 minutesHow often the game auto-saves. Shorter intervals protect against more data loss but briefly pause the game each time.10 or 15 minutes.Popup Auto-CloseOn / OffWhen on, notification pop-ups (rewards, achievements, event updates) close automatically after a few seconds. When off, you must click to dismiss them.On to reduce interruptions. Off if you want to read every notification.Character Name FormatFollow Language / Given Name First / Family Name FirstControls the display order of Zoi names. "Follow Language" uses the format natural to the current language setting.Follow Language for most players.Temperature ScaleCelsius / FahrenheitChanges how temperatures are displayed in the weather system.Personal preference.Language13 languages availableFull interface and audio localization. Supported languages include English, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), and Polish. See System Requirements for the full list.Check localization quality for your language; some translations are more polished than others.

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3232 Audio Settings

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3434 Audio settings control the volume levels for different sound categories. All sliders range from 0% (muted) to 100% (full volume).

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3636 SettingWhat It ControlsMaster VolumeOverall volume for all game audio. Acts as a global limiter.Background VolumeAmbient sounds, music, and environmental audio.Sound Effects VolumeInteraction sounds, footsteps, object use, and physics sounds.UI VolumeMenu clicks, notification sounds, and interface feedback.Dialogue VolumeZoi speech and conversation audio (Zois speak in a fictional language).Video VolumeAudio from in-game television and video content.

3737 Control Settings

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3939 Control settings configure mouse sensitivity and scrolling behavior. For a full list of keybindings, see the Controls article.

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4141 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesShoulder View Mouse Sensitivity0% to 200%How fast the camera rotates when using shoulder (third-person) view.Shoulder View Wheel SpeedLow / Medium / HighZoom speed of the scroll wheel in shoulder view.Top View Scroll Wheel SpeedLow / Medium / HighZoom speed of the scroll wheel in top-down view.Edge ScrollingOn / OffWhen on, moving the mouse to the edge of the screen scrolls the camera in that direction.Keyboard PresetsQWERTY / AZERTY / QWERTZSelects the keyboard layout to match your hardware. Affects default keybindings.

4242 Hotkey customization was added in the October 2025 update. Go to Options, then Controls to view and rebind keys. Most actions can be reassigned, but some system shortcuts like the cheat console (Ctrl+Shift+C) cannot be rebound.

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4444 Screen Settings

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4646 SettingOptionsWhat It DoesRecommendedField of View0% to 100%Controls the camera's field of view angle. Higher values show more of the scene but can introduce distortion at the edges. Lower values feel more zoomed in.50% (default). Increase if you experience motion sickness.Brightness0% to 100%Controls the overall screen brightness. Adjust until dark areas are visible but not washed out.50% (default). Adjust to your monitor.

4747 Tips

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4949 If the game feels too hectic, increase the Length of Day to give your Zois more time to complete daily tasks before needs become critical.Smart Zoi is the most CPU-intensive non-graphics setting. If you experience lag, reduce the Applied Range before lowering graphics settings.Auto-save at 10-minute intervals is the best insurance against bugs and crashes during Early Access.Disable Edge Scrolling if you play on a multi-monitor setup, as the cursor hitting the screen edge can trigger unwanted camera movement.The AZERTY and QWERTZ keyboard presets adjust default bindings for French and German keyboards respectively. Rebind manually if your layout does not match any preset.

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