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May 2026 Update - Version 2 vs Version 3
May 17, 2026, 10:11 PM
Added v0.8.5 hotfix (May 15, 2026): interaction cancellation improvements (Hack Bank, Take a Bath), modded furniture sit fix, and crash fixes. Updated overview and live build snapshot.
May 24, 2026, 09:37 PM
Added May 24 High School Update Preview dev diary content, PS5 1H 2027 confirmation; bumped Live Build Snapshot date
11Overview22May 2026 was a hotfix-only cycle for inZOI. Four hotfixes shipped during the month (v0.8.2 on May 2, v0.8.3 on May 11, v0.8.4 on May 13, and v0.8.5 on May 15). No major content drop landed in May; the next major content update is scheduled for June 2026 with a PlayStation 5 focus.44The headline event of the month was the cleanup of an infinite NPC spawning bug introduced earlier in the v0.8.0 cycle. The bug caused Zoi NPCs to spawn without limit in certain areas, clogging save files and degrading framerate. v0.8.3 stopped the spawning and a scheduled server-side cleanup ran on May 12 at 9:00 AM to clear excess NPCs from existing save files.66As of May 17, 2026, the live build is v0.8.5 (Windows PC Steam 20260514.12524.W, Mac Steam 20260514.12520.M).88V0.8.2 Hotfix (May 2, 2026)1010Build: Windows PC Steam 20260502.12303.W / Mac Steam 20260503.12314.M. The Mac build received the same hotfix on May 4, 2026.1212A short stability hotfix targeting two visible issues from the v0.8.0 release.1414AreaFixCreate a ZoiFixed an issue where Zois appeared brighter than expected when graphics settings were set to Very Low.ModsFixed a crash that occurred when enabling mods that reference specific asset paths.macOSAdjusted the default graphics preset values used on Mac.1616As with every patch, all installed mods were auto-disabled on May 2 and had to be re-enabled through the in-game mod manager.1717V0.8.3 Hotfix (May 11, 2026)1919Build: Windows PC Steam 20260511.12456.W / Mac Steam 20260510.12448.M.2121v0.8.3 was the most consequential May hotfix. It targeted four bugs, two of which were severe enough to disrupt long-running save files.2323AreaFixNPCsFixed an issue where some Zoi NPCs spawned infinitely in certain areas, causing save-file bloat and framerate loss.PortraitsFixed an issue where a Zoi's hair appeared incorrectly in portraits on an intermittent basis.Deceased InteractionsFixed an issue where the Enshrine Deceased interaction did not proceed correctly after the relevant urn was placed.Business OwnershipFixed an issue where business actions related to the massage service did not proceed correctly.2525Save-File Cleanup2626Because the spawning bug had been accumulating extra NPCs in existing save files since v0.8.0, the hotfix itself only stopped new spawns. A separate one-time cleanup pass was scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM local-server time to remove the excess NPCs from affected saves. Players who had been experiencing tanked framerates from population bloat should have seen performance recover after the cleanup ran. No player action was required; the cleanup applied automatically the next time an affected save was loaded after the cleanup window.2828V0.8.4 Hotfix (May 13, 2026)3030Build: Windows PC Steam 20260512.12483.W / Mac Steam 20260512.12485.M.3232A stability and simulation hotfix released two days after v0.8.3. Targets needs-decay regressions and city traffic glitches that had surfaced in the post-v0.8.3 reports.3434AreaFixNeedsFixed an issue where some Zois' needs would not decrease properly over time.VehiclesFixed issues related to city vehicle simulation errors, including stuck traffic and AI-vehicle pathing.StabilityCrash and freezing fixes targeting reports from after the May 12 save-file cleanup.3636V0.8.5 Hotfix (May 15, 2026)3737Build: Windows PC Steam 20260514.12524.W / Mac Steam 20260514.12520.M.3939A short interaction-handling and stability hotfix released two days after v0.8.4. v0.8.5 reintroduces the ability to cancel certain longer-running interactions in progress and resolves a Build Mode regression where Zois could not sit on certain modded furniture pieces. The patch also bundles a small set of crash fixes targeting reports from the post-cleanup hotfix window.4141AreaFixInteraction cancellationImproved the ability to immediately cancel certain interactions mid-action. Interactions such as Hack Bank and Take a Bath can now be cancelled immediately while in progress.Build ModeFixed an issue where the 'Sit' interaction was not working on certain mod furniture pieces.StabilityResolved several crash issues affecting a small number of save files.4343Mod Status After May Hotfixes4444Each of the four May hotfixes auto-disabled all installed mods on patch day. Players had to re-enable mods through the in-game mod manager after each hotfix. The auto-disable policy continues unchanged from earlier patches and applies to every Early Access build through the 1.0 launch window.4646Live Build Snapshot (May 17, 2026)47+Live Build Snapshot (May 25, 2026)4848ItemValueLive buildv0.8.5Latest hotfixMay 15, 2026 (v0.8.5)Underlying engineUnreal Engine 5.61.0 target windowEarly 2027PS5 target windowAligned with 1.0 launch (early 2027)macOS targetLive since August 20, 2025; Apple Silicon M2 or newer recommendedNext major updateJune 2026 (PlayStation 5 foundational features)5050Looking Ahead to June 20265151Director Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim's May 9 dev message confirmed that the June 2026 update would headline PlayStation 5 foundational features rather than the High School expansion previewed in April. June targets include DualSense-powered interactions (microphone-based birthday candle blowing, a fishing mini-game leveraging adaptive triggers), a customizable ring menu for console and PC, video streaming from local files (with adjustable audio, video speed, and camera angles; direct streaming from media companies remains unavailable due to licensing), and enhanced physics including cause-and-effect reactions such as water-spill slip and improved ragdoll responses.5353The High School expansion previewed by Kjun in his April 12 forum post (full classrooms, gym, cafeteria, band room, art room, prom, non-height-changing high heels) did not ship in May. The expanded Schools content remains in development. The rabbit-hole school implementation present in v0.8.x is unchanged from earlier patches.5555High School Update Confirmed for June 2026 (May 24 Dev Diary)57+Producer Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim's May 24, 2026 development diary confirmed that the June 2026 update will headline an active high school system alongside the foundational systems previewed in the May 9 message. Players will be able to follow children and adolescents to school, enroll them in extracurricular activities, and experience school-related gameplay and social dynamics for the first time, replacing the rabbit-hole school implementation in v0.8.x.59+Confirmed High School Features61+Academic activities: classroom interactions across subjects, presentation skills that affect grades and project outcomes, art class with instructor guidance, science lab classes with experiments, a cafeteria lunch system with freely available meal optionsSports and extracurriculars: cheerleading with skill progression, American football with practice and gameplay on a dedicated field, soccer activities, arcade gamesSchool events: prom in a decorated auditorium, graduation ceremony with stage-walking, diploma acceptance, handshakes, and speeches; sports games and competitionsCreate-a-Zoi assets: cheerleading, football, and soccer uniforms; graduation caps and gowns; crime masks; new tights and stockingsSocial features: new couch interactions (chatting, cuddling, showing items), new phone calls and chance card pop-ups, new social outings and eventsAuditorium transformations whose decorations change based on event type (sports, prom, graduation)63+Kjun's diary emphasized that community feedback would continue to drive refinements after launch. The original April 12 preview of the school setting (full classrooms, gym, cafeteria, band room, art room, prom, non-height-changing high heels) is largely reflected in the May 24 update preview, with the addition of the cheerleading and football progression systems.65+PlayStation 5 1H 2027 Confirmed (May 15 Dev Diary)67+Separately, Kjun's May 15, 2026 development diary confirmed that the PlayStation 5 version of inZOI is "currently planned to launch on PlayStation 5 in the first half of 2027." The team explicitly stated they will not simply port the PC version: the interface is being redesigned around the DualSense controller with on-screen controls and radial menus, the UI is being tuned for television screens viewed at greater distances, screen transitions are being reworked, and performance is being optimized for the PS5's fixed hardware while preserving the large open cities and autonomous Zois. Unlike the PC's Early Access model, the team intends to deliver a polished and complete experience from day one on PlayStation 5 without a large-scale public beta. Gameplay demonstration videos will be released to gather feedback before launch.69+Related Pages5771April 2026 Update covers v0.8.0 and the stability cycle that preceded May.5973Update History lists every patch since Early Access launch.61752026 Roadmap tracks the realigned Q2 plan and the rest of the year.6377Known Issues and Bugs tracks active workarounds.6579PlayStation 5 Version details the platform timeline shift.
