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Pet System - Version 17 vs Version 18
May 25, 2026, 02:21 PM
Corrected wikilink existence flags
Jun 8, 2026, 11:01 PM
Removed duplicate in-body wikilinks
11While inZOI does not yet feature traditional household pets that live with your Zois, the game includes a variety of animal life across its cities and islands. Players can encounter, interact with, and even feed certain animals through the City Editor wildlife system and location-specific encounters. A full pet system is a frequently requested community feature. KRAFTON has acknowledged community demand but has not confirmed a timeline or committed to specific plans for a pet system, and the existing animal framework suggests the groundwork is already in place.22The cat population in inZOI was inspired by stray cats the development team encountered during afternoon walks near their studio. This personal connection shaped the game's emphasis on cat interactions and the broader animal system.44Animals in the Current Build66As of early 2026, inZOI features animals primarily through the City Editor's wildlife placement tools. These animals populate public spaces and add atmosphere to the world, but they cannot be adopted, owned, or brought into a Zoi's household. The animal system is environmental decoration with limited interactivity, though certain species allow specific interactions under the right conditions. Only cats support a full interaction system with progression. All other species, including dogs, deer, and pandas, function as ambient props that roam the environment without responding to player input through direct click interactions.88City Editor Wildlife1111The City Editor allows players to place decorative animal species throughout their custom cities. Each city supports up to three different animal types. Players can adjust the population density of all selected species using a shared slider control. Animals placed this way roam freely through public areas such as parks, streets, and waterfront zones, following preset pathways and behavioral patterns.1313How to Access Wildlife Settings1515To configure wildlife in your city, press M on your keyboard or click the Edit City button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Navigate to the City Appearance tab, then select the Animals section on the right side. From there, choose up to three species from the available roster and adjust the density slider. Click Go Back to apply your changes. The selected animals will gradually start appearing in public areas throughout your city.1717Available Species1919Eight animal species are available for placement in the City Editor. Each species has unique visual designs and roaming behaviors.2121SpeciesBehaviorInteractableCatsRoam streets and public areas; rest on ledges and benchesYes (Give Snack, Greet with Treat, Receive Comfort)DogsWalk along paths and gather near parksNo (ambient only)PandasFound in natural areas; sit and eat bambooNo (ambient only)DeerGraze in parks and green spacesNo (ambient only)RaccoonsAppear near trash cans and alleysNo (ambient only)SquirrelsClimb trees and forage on the groundNo (ambient only)FoxesRoam through wooded and suburban areasNo (ambient only)CrocodilesFound near water features and riversNo (ambient only)2323Placement and Density2424When editing a city, players open the wildlife settings panel and choose up to three species from the available roster. A single density slider controls how many animals of all selected types appear across the city. The slider ranges from low to high, and the chosen density level applies uniformly to all three species rather than individually. Higher density means more frequent encounters with animals in public spaces. The three-species limit encourages players to create cities with distinct animal populations, making each city feel unique.2626If you do not see any animals in your city, it likely means no species have been selected in the City Editor yet. Open the wildlife settings and add at least one species to begin populating your streets and parks with wildlife.2828Cat Interactions3030Cats are the only interactive animal species in the current build. Unlike other animals that simply populate the environment as ambient props, cats support a dedicated interaction system tied to the Coexistence value. Building a relationship with cats requires repeated positive interactions over time. To interact with a cat, click on one in a public area such as a park or street. If your Zoi meets the Coexistence requirement, a radial menu will appear with the available interaction options.3232The Coexistence Value3434Coexistence is one of the values that a Zoi can develop over time. Zois who regularly interact with plants and animals see their Coexistence value increase gradually. A Coexistence value of 60 or higher is the threshold that unlocks most cat interactions. Zois who value Coexistence tend to have a positive outlook on life and care about peace, patience, beauty, and nature. Values that reach a score above 60 unlock additional interaction options specific to that value, and for Coexistence, this means the full range of cat interaction abilities.3636To build Coexistence before reaching 60, Zois can interact with plants, tend gardens, and spend time in nature-oriented activities. Once the threshold is reached, the animal interaction system opens up fully.3838Available Cat Interactions4040InteractionCoexistence RequiredDescriptionGive Snack60+Offer a snack to a stray cat. The primary interaction for building a bond with individual cats.Greet with Treat60+A friendlier greeting with food. Available as an alternative to Give Snack once the Coexistence threshold is met.Receive Comfort Through EmpathyHigh (passive)When a Zoi is sad or depressed, cats with high Coexistence may approach and comfort them automatically. Triggers only when the Zoi is experiencing negative emotions.4242Each individual cat tracks its own relationship level with your Zoi. Repeated snack-giving gradually increases the bond over time. The Receive Comfort Through Empathy interaction is passive, meaning it triggers automatically without player input when both conditions are met: the Zoi is experiencing negative emotions and the cat's bond level is sufficiently high.4343Known Interaction Issues4545Some players have reported inconsistent behavior when attempting to interact with cats. In certain cases, cats may not display an outline or interaction prompt when hovered over, even with sufficient Coexistence value. Common troubleshooting steps include verifying that cats have been added through the City Editor (they do not appear by default). This keeps the Zoi's Coexistence value is at or above 60, and trying different cats in various locations. This appears to be an intermittent bug that the development team is aware of.4747"Wants to Bond with Animals" Urge5050Zois with the Animals Preference may develop the "Wants to Bond With Animals" urge. When this urge appears, the Zoi actively seeks out nearby animals to interact with. Successfully fulfilling this urge rewards the Zoi with 5 Meow Coins and a mood boost. The urge can be satisfied by interacting with any species, though cats offer the most interaction options since they are the only clickable animals.5252Meow Coins From Animal Interactions5454The 5 Meow Coins earned from fulfilling the "Wants to Bond With Animals" urge are part of the broader Meow Coins reward system. Meow Coins are a special currency distinct from regular Meow (the standard in-game money). They are earned by completing urges (5 Meow Coins each) and finishing Ambition levels (100 Meow Coins for the first level of each Ambition). Meow Coins are spent in the Meow Store to purchase donuts that provide temporary buffs to a Zoi's status gauges such as Sleep, Hunger, and Bathroom, or improve their mood. Each Zoi tracks their own Meow Coins balance individually; the currency is not shared among household members.5656Panda Feeding5858Pandas were previously reported to support a feeding interaction where Zois could offer bamboo. However, based on updated community testing, pandas appear to function as ambient-only animals in the current build, similar to dogs and deer. They sit, eat bamboo on their own, and add atmosphere to natural areas, but they do not respond to direct player click interactions. If pandas were interactable in an earlier build, this functionality may have been changed during subsequent updates.6060Miatara Temple Guardian Cats6262The Miatara Temple on Cahaya island has a special population of guardian cats that are distinct from the regular city wildlife system. These temple cats are permanent residents of the temple grounds and cannot be removed or placed elsewhere. They are tied to the temple's spiritual theme and offer unique interactions not found with regular stray cats. The temple is located on the left side of the Cahaya Temple complex and is accessible by boat or water taxi.6464Temple Cat Interactions6666Unlike city cats that require 60 Coexistence to interact with, the temple guardian cats have their own set of interactions tied to the temple environment. Zois can sit with the temple cats and choose Meditate with Cat to spend time alongside them. The cats also accept treats and toys purchased from the temple's souvenir shop.6868Temple Souvenir Shop7070The Miatara Temple has an outdoor souvenir shop located at the top-left area of the temple grounds. The shop sells cat-themed items that can be used for interactions and offerings:7272ItemUseCat TreatCan be given directly to guardian cats or offered at the shrine for Karma rewardsCatnip CandyCan be given to guardian cats or offered at the shrine for Karma rewardsCat ToysUsed to play with the guardian cats around the temple groundsTalismanA cat-themed souvenir; decorative keepsake from the temple visit7474Shrine Offerings and Karma7575Inside the Miatara Temple, there is a guardian statue with an Incense Burner. Zois can approach it and select Burn Incense and Pray to pay their respects. Below the Incense Burner is a podium where Zois can place offerings. Selecting Offer Cat Treat or Offer Catnip Candy at the podium provides Karma rewards. These rewards are small but repeatable, making the temple a consistent source of Karma for Zois who visit regularly. Guardian cats gather around the shrine during offering rituals, and their presence is part of the ceremonial animation.7777Fortune Sticks and the Wish Tree7979Just outside the Miatara Temple building stands the Wish Tree, and next to it is a Fortune Stick Tube. Drawing a fortune stick costs 10 Mew (the vacation island currency used on Cahaya). After drawing, the Zoi receives a randomized fortune message. Submitting a wish at the Wish Tree can either improve or worsen the Zoi's mood depending on the fortune result. The guardian cats react to fortune draws with unique animations. This adds to the ceremonial atmosphere of the temple.8181Pet-Related Build Mode Items8484The Build Mode catalog includes several pet-themed furniture items. As of early 2026, these items are decorative and do not have functional interactions with animals. They cannot attract stray cats into a Zoi's home or serve as feeding stations.8686ItemCategoryNotesFood BowlPet FurnitureDecorative; does not attract or feed animalsWater BowlPet FurnitureDecorative; no functional useScratching PostPet FurnitureDecorative; cats do not interact with itCat TreePet FurnitureDecorative; standard furniture for room designPet BedPet FurnitureDecorative; animals cannot sleep in it8888The presence of these items in Build Mode strongly suggests that Krafton has been building toward a full pet system. Once household pets are implemented, these items will likely gain functional uses such as feeding, play, and rest interactions. The fact that cat trees, scratching posts, and pet beds exist as purchasable furniture, even without functional animals, indicates that the underlying item framework is ready for future expansion.8989Fishing and Aquariums9191The closest thing to a "pet" that Zois can currently own is fish. The Fishing system allows Zois to catch various fish species at designated fishing spots across all three cities and Cahaya island. Fishing spots are marked by a small cooler bag sitting near the water. No specialized equipment or fishing skill is required to start fishing; the results are primarily random.9393Fish Species9595Fish in inZOI are divided into filletable and non-filletable species. Filletable fish can be processed into Fish Fillet items, which have the advantage of never spoiling, unlike whole fish that decay over time if left out.9797SpeciesFilletableNotesSwordfishYesLarge catch; valuable for sellingSharkYesRare large catch; one of the most valuable fishCarpYesCommon freshwater fishPainted SweetlipsYesMid-range catchCobiaYesMid-range catchButterflyfishNoOrnamental species; good for displayArcher FishNoOrnamental speciesBanded ButterflyfishNoOrnamental species; good for display9999Zois may also pull up non-fish items when fishing, including garbage and Biko Dolls. Catching garbage causes the Zoi to feel Annoyance. Using advanced bait increases the odds of catching more valuable fish and items.100100Fishing Locations102102CityLocationDowonHarang River Park (East and West)Bliss BaySunset Bay, North BeachCahayaVarious waterfront spots around the island104104What to Do with Caught Fish105105Caught fish have several uses beyond simple collection:107107OptionDescriptionDisplay in AquariumsFish can be placed in aquarium furniture items in Build Mode, where they swim and provide ambient decoration in the Zoi's home. While fish cannot be interacted with after placement, they represent the only animal type a Zoi can "keep" in their living space.Sell SecondhandSelling fish requires purchasing a Second Hand Sale Stall from the Flea Market Items tab in Build Mode. Place the fish on the stall surface and tag it with the Sell Secondhand action. The fish will sell automatically over time.FilletFilletable species can be processed using the Fillet Fish action while holding the fish. This produces one or more Fish Fillet items, which never spoil (unlike whole fish that decay if left out).CookZois with Cooking Skill at Level 3 or higher can use Fish Fillet as an ingredient to prepare Flatfish Sushi, a consumable meal that restores hunger.109109Developer Statements on Future Pets110110Krafton has made several public statements indicating that a household pet system is planned for inZOI. These statements provide insight into the studio's priorities and timeline.112112StatementDetailsFebruary 2025 AMADuring a community Q&A session on the official Discord server, the development team described pets as a "high priority" feature. They acknowledged the significant community demand for adoptable cats and dogs and stated that the feature was actively being discussed internally.April 2025 TeaserThe official inZOI social media accounts posted a teaser image featuring a cat sitting on a Zoi's lap inside a home, with a caption hinting that cats were "coming soon." The image showed UI elements not present in the current build, suggesting an in-development pet interaction menu.December 2025 RoadmapDirector Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim published the official 2026 development roadmap under the "Fundamentals First" initiative. The roadmap does not explicitly list "pets" as a named feature for any specific update. However, several entries reference "life simulation expansion" and "new household interactions" that could encompass the pet system.January 2026 Roadmap Part 2Kjun followed up with a "Beyond the Fundamentals" roadmap covering additional features planned for 2026. While pets were not named directly, the document acknowledged they remain a high-priority community request.March 2026 Community PostA community discussion on the official inZOI forums titled "Updates!! For families, careers and pets" highlighted ongoing player demand. This was a player-submitted feature request in the "Brainstorm with Kjun" section rather than an official announcement, but it reflects the continued visibility of the pet request within the community.114114Kjun has stated that "pet-related features are in the plans" and that fans can expect these features to arrive after the game exits Early Access. As of March 2026, no official timeline for pet adoption has been confirmed. The feature is widely expected but has not appeared in any dated roadmap entry.115115Community Mods117117The inZOI modding community has created unofficial pet mods that attempt to bring household animals into the game. The most notable is the "Cats and Dogs as Pets" mod available on Nexus Mods, which repurposes the City Editor wildlife system to allow cats and dogs to spawn inside Zoi homes. These mods are unofficial and may break with game updates, but they demonstrate the strong community appetite for the feature and provide a temporary workaround for players who want animals in their homes.119119Community Wishlist121121Community discussions across social media, Discord, the official forums, and Steam consistently rank pets among the most requested features. Common requests include:123123Adoptable cats and dogs that live in the Zoi's householdPet care mechanics including feeding, grooming, and veterinary visitsPet personality traits and emotional bonding with ZoisExotic pets such as birds, hamsters, rabbits, and reptilesPet breeding and genetics similar to the real-world pet ownership experienceService and therapy animals that assist Zois with specific needsPet accessories and clothing from the in-game shopsPet training and obedience systems with skill progressionStray animal adoption from shelters or the streetsAnimals with their own needs gauges (hunger, hygiene, entertainment) that require regular attention125125Tips and Strategies127127If your Zoi has the Animals Preference, prioritize building the Coexistence value to 60 early. Interacting with plants and gardening activities also contribute to Coexistence growth.Set cats as one of your three City Editor species to ensure cat interactions are available throughout your city. Increasing the density slider makes cats appear more frequently.Visit the Miatara Temple on Cahaya regularly for repeatable Karma rewards from shrine offerings. Stock up on Cat Treats and Catnip Candy from the souvenir shop before heading to the shrine.Fish are the only animals you can keep at home. Catch ornamental species like Butterflyfish for aquarium displays to add life to your Zoi's living space.Fillet your fish before storing them. Whole fish spoil over time, but Fish Fillets never expire and can be used for cooking later.When the "Wants to Bond With Animals" urge appears, seek out the nearest cat for a quick 5 Meow Coins reward and a mood boost.If cats are not interactable in your city, check the City Editor to confirm they have been added. If they are present but unresponsive, try interacting with a different cat or reloading the area.129129Given the existing animal framework, the pet furniture already in Build Mode, and Krafton's public statements, the addition of a full pet system appears to be a matter of when rather than if. The infrastructure for animal interactions, Coexistence tracking, and furniture integration already exists, providing a strong foundation for the feature. The cat interaction system, temple guardian cats, and fishing mechanics all demonstrate that the development team has invested significantly in animal-related content, making a formal pet adoption system a natural next step for the game's evolution.
