Revision 5

Overview

Premade families are pre-built households that ship with inZOI, giving players a ready-to-play option without needing to create Zois from scratch in Create a Zoi. The game includes 76 premade families split across its two main cities: 33 in Dowon and 51 in Bliss Bay. Each family comes with pre-set personalities, traits, relationship dynamics, and a starting Meow balance. Some families are already assigned to residential lots (housed), while others need the player to find or build a home for them (unhoused).

Starting Meow Formula

The starting Meow balance follows a predictable pattern based on family size:

Unhoused families receive 55,000 Meow as a base plus 2,500 per additional member. Housed families generally start with less liquid Meow because their wealth is tied up in their residence. The wealthiest premade family is the Martin family in Dowon, who start with 200,000 Meow at Gaya Apartments.

Dowon Families

Dowon has 33 premade families. Most are unhoused, but eight families begin in assigned residences. Family names reflect the city's Korean cultural setting alongside international diversity.

Housed Families (Dowon)

Family Size Breakdown (Dowon)

Dowon's 33 families break down as follows: five solo Zois, four couples, eight families of three, and sixteen families of four. Among the unhoused families are international households like the Sato family (Kenta, Ayaka, Tatsuya, Ayumu), the Franklin family (Sam, Sarah, Jade, Evan), and the Harrington family (Jared, Jennifer, Danielle, Jonathan), alongside Korean households like the Baek, Choi, Jung, Kang, Kwon, and Ryu families.

Bliss Bay Families

Bliss Bay has 43 premade families, making it the larger starting city for premade content. Like Dowon, most families are unhoused, with only five families assigned to lots.

Housed Families (Bliss Bay)

Family Size Breakdown (Bliss Bay)

Bliss Bay's 51 families include four solo Zois (Choi Eunice, Garcia Ricardo, Goodman Eric, Wilson Kiara), three couples (Thompson, Murphy, and one Yang family), thirteen families of three, and thirty-one families of four. Notable large families include the Williams household with six members and the Collins household with five. International diversity is well-represented with families like the Fujiwara, Ma, Moon, and Yang households alongside Western surnames.

Notable Family Backstories

Several premade families come with written backstories that hint at their personalities and starting dynamics:

These backstories provide starting narrative hooks. The Connor family suits players who want a laid-back household, the Yoon family offers a fish-out-of-water story in a new city, and the Kim roommates present a comedic odd-couple dynamic.

Housed vs. Unhoused Families

Housed families come pre-assigned to a residential lot. Their starting Meow tends to be lower because part of their wealth is already invested in housing. Unhoused families start with more liquid Meow but need the player to purchase or build a home through Build Mode before moving in. Players can also place unhoused families into vacant lots in any city using the family management menu.

Choosing a Premade Family

When deciding which premade family to play, consider:

• Family size: Solo Zois offer focused storytelling; large families like the Williams (6 members) provide busy household management

• Starting Meow: The Martin family's 200,000 Meow gives financial freedom, while the Yoon family's 3,000 Meow creates a survival challenge

• Housing status: Housed families let you start playing immediately; unhoused families require house-hunting first

• Backstory: Read the family description in the selection screen for narrative hooks that match your preferred play style

• City preference: Pick a family from the city you want to explore. Dowon is an urban Korean-inspired metropolis, while Bliss Bay is a relaxed coastal town

Premade families can be fully edited after selection. Change their appearance, traits, and relationships in Create a Zoi before starting play. You can also split or merge households later through the family management tools.