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Psycat - Version 19 vs Version 20
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11Overview22Psycat is a lilac bi-colour Ragdoll cat who is the player's main guide and supervisor at AR Company in inZOI. The name is a portmanteau of "psyche" (Greek for soul/spirit) and "cat," reflecting her role overseeing Zoi souls and karma. Psycat appears throughout the game as the primary source of tutorials, gameplay tips, cheat access, and emergency tools. She was known internally during development as "Psykhet."44Psycat has been central to inZOI's identity from the start, appearing in promotional materials, trailers, and the game's opening cutscene. At Gamescom 2024, KRAFTON built their entire booth to resemble the AR Company office, with a large physical recreation of Psycat hovering above the booth. The booth was immediately recognizable by the oversized Psycat figure descending from the ceiling, and a Samsung Display collaboration showcased 13 concept products recreated inside the game on the same show floor.66In gameplay terms, Psycat functions as a fourth-wall-breaking character. She is simultaneously a narrative figure inside the AR Company story and the player's direct interface for meta-level tools such as cheats, rescue commands, and customer support. This dual role gives her a unique position as both a lore character and a utility system.88Lore and Backstory1010According to inZOI's lore, Psycat was originally a deity in the game's earliest mythology. The developers have jokingly described her as an "ex-god." She was rewritten as a supervisor at AR Company, the mysterious organization that oversees Zoi lives. Her role involves managing the karma system that determines what happens to Zois after death.1212The mythology references run deep. Cupid's crush on Psycat mirrors the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, where Psyche (goddess of the soul) underwent trials to be with Cupid (god of love). This parallel is reflected in the game's narrative where Cupid, an AR Company cat employee, has a "not so secret" crush on Psycat.1515The word "psyche" itself comes from Ancient Greek (ψυχή) and translates directly to "soul." In mythology, Psyche was a mortal princess whose beauty rivaled that of Aphrodite and who was eventually deified after completing a series of impossible tasks. Psycat's transformation from deity to corporate supervisor loosely parallels this idea of divine power being reframed into a more mundane role.1717AR Company1919AR Company is the fictional virtual reality firm that is the game's meta-narrative framing device. Within the lore, AR Company works on a project called "inZOI" itself (the game within the game). Players take on the role of the company's newest intern, overseeing and managing virtual people called Zois.2121AR Company Staff2323CharacterRoleDetailsPsycatSupervisorLilac bi-colour Ragdoll cat. The player's direct boss. Oversees souls and the karma system.BoraIntern (the player)New hire at AR Company. The opening cutscene shows Bora arriving at 3:00 PM, meeting Psycat in the lobby, being led to the elevator and then to her desk.HenriHR ManagerIntroduces the company and explains the intern's responsibilities. Warns about consequences of mismanaging Zois' karma.CupidColleagueA cat described as among "the kindest colleagues." Has a major crush on Psycat. References the Cupid and Psyche myth.NyxAfterlife managerA black cat that manages Zois in the afterlife. Appears only as a notification when a Zoi dies. Introduces itself as "the cat in charge of the afterlife journey of Zoi" and explains the ghost state to the player.ZenoCEOHead of AR Company. Players must meet with Zeno if city karma drops critically low. Was accessible in early playtests but removed from AR Talk menus in Early Access.2525Accessing Psycat's Guide2626Psycat's Guide is accessed by clicking the book icon with a question mark, located in the bottom-right corner of the screen during Live Mode. The guide opens a panel that contains several tools organized into distinct sections. On the left side of the panel, the Quick Money button and Emergency Rescue button are always visible. The main body of the panel contains tutorial pages covering character creation, game rules, building tips, and gameplay mechanics.2828Enabling Cheats3030The Enable Cheats toggle sits in the lower-left corner of the Psycat's Guide panel. Activating it triggers a warning message stating that enabling cheats "may trigger certain unwanted effects." Once confirmed, the cheat console becomes available through the Ctrl + Shift + C keyboard shortcut. In Build Mode, a separate "Psycat's Help" button provides building-specific tips and furniture placement guidance.3232Psycat's Guide is only accessible when a Zoi is selected and the game is in Live Mode. The guide does not appear in City Edit mode or on the main menu. The Customer Support button inside the guide opens a direct link to KRAFTON's official support resources, allowing players to file bug reports and request help without leaving the game.3434In-Game Functions3636Psycat provides several essential tools through her menu. The following table summarizes each function, how to access it, and what it does.3838FunctionHow to AccessWhat It DoesPsycat's GuideBook icon with question mark in the UIOpens a help menu with tutorials covering character creation, game rules, building tips, placement mechanics (hold ALT to ignore grid snapping), and karma system introduction.Quick MoneyButton inside Psycat's Guide menuAdds 100,000 Mew to the active family. Can be pressed repeatedly with no limit. Works without enabling the full cheat console.Emergency RescueButton below Quick Money in Psycat's GuideTeleports a stuck Zoi out of their current situation. Fixes pathfinding bugs and stuck states. See detailed section below.Enable CheatsToggle inside Psycat's GuideEnables the cheat console. A warning appears that enabling cheats "may trigger certain unwanted effects." After enabling, press Ctrl+Shift+C to open the command input.Customer SupportButton inside Psycat's GuideOpens a link to official customer support resources for bug reports and gameplay assistance.AR TalkChat window during Live ModePsycat sends contextual tips and observations about your Zois' lives, moods, and needs.Build Mode HelpPsycat's Help button in Build ModeProvides building tips and furniture placement guidance, including ALT-key placement for ignoring grid snapping.4040Emergency Rescue4141Emergency Rescue is one of Psycat's most useful tools, designed to fix Zois who become stuck in furniture, walls, or impossible pathfinding situations. It is far faster than reloading a save file and preserves all unsaved progress.4343Step-by-step:4545Click the book icon (Psycat's Guide) in the bottom-right corner of the screen.Click the red "Emergency Rescue" button in the bottom-left of the menu.The game enters a special X-ray camera mode that allows seeing through walls and objects.Rotate the camera to locate the stuck Zoi. You can also use the family roster sidebar or press Spacebar to cycle through family members.Click on the stuck Zoi.A warning appears that resuming gameplay "might interrupt the flow of the game." Confirm.Unpause the game. The Zoi teleports to a safe nearby location (typically a sidewalk or building path).4747Emergency Rescue fixes:4949Zois trapped inside furniture (couches, beds, tables)Zois phased through building structures or wallsZois stuck inside cars or other vehiclesZois stuck in animation loops that cannot be cancelledZois refusing to leave beds despite having full energyZois stuck underground after surfing or swimmingZois trapped in inaccessible areas due to deleted doors or stairsZois frozen in place after a cancelled social interaction5151The X-ray camera mode used during Emergency Rescue is unique to this function. It strips away walls, roofs, and furniture to show Zoi silhouettes. This is especially helpful when a Zoi has clipped inside a wall or fallen below the terrain, since they would otherwise be invisible with normal camera controls.5353Cat's Eye Indicator5555Every player-controlled Zoi has a glowing "cat's eye" icon floating above their head. This marker distinguishes player Zois from NPC Zois in the world and makes it easy to locate your active household members in crowded areas or from a zoomed-out camera angle.5757The cat's eye icon is styled after Psycat's eye and is a constant visual reminder that the player (working under Psycat at AR Company) is observing and guiding the Zoi. Players who prefer a more immersive, observation-style experience can hide the indicator using the cheat command hideCatEye true. To restore it, use hideCatEye false. This command requires the cheat console to be enabled through Psycat's Guide first.5959Cheat Console6161After enabling cheats through Psycat's Guide, press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the cheat command input. The text input appears at the top of the screen. Type a command and press Enter to execute it. The Quick Money button (100,000 Mew per click) works without enabling the full cheat console.6363Some commands take arguments in square brackets, such as a Zoi ID number, a skill name, or a true/false toggle. Use the showZoiInfo true command to display each Zoi's ID and coordinates above their head, which is necessary for commands that target a specific Zoi.6565Currency Commands6767CommandEffectaddMoney [amount]Adds the specified amount of Mew to the active household.addMeowCoin [amount]Adds the specified amount of Purr Coins for the Meow Store.addResortCoin [amount]Adds the specified amount of Resort Coins, usable at Cahaya Resort.stopUtilityBills true/falseStops or resumes utility bills for all Zois in the household.autoUtilityBills true/falseAutomatically pays all utility bills as they arrive.6969Needs and Health Commands7070CommandEffectsetNeedsFullMaximizes all needs for the active Zoi.setNeedsFull [need ID]Maximizes the specified need only.freezeAllNeeds true/falsePrevents the player Zoi's needs from depleting (or re-enables depletion).freezeAllNeedsSystem true/falseFreezes or unfreezes needs for every Zoi in the world, including NPCs.addIllness [illness ID]Inflicts the specified illness on the active Zoi.cureIllnessRemoves all illnesses from the active Zoi immediately.FreezeCleanliness true/falsePrevents properties and furniture from accumulating dirt.instantCleanInstantly cleans the player's property, house, and all furniture.stopCleaning true/falsePrevents Zois from autonomously cleaning on their own.7272Life, Death, and Aging Commands7373CommandEffectstopAging true/falsePrevents the player Zoi from aging past their current life stage.immortalZoi true/falseMakes all Zois in the world immortal (or restores mortality).removeZoi [Zoi ID]Causes the specified Zoi to die. Only works on Children and older life stages.ageUpAdvances the active Zoi to the beginning of the next age group. Has no effect on Senior Zois.7575Pregnancy and Birth Commands7676CommandEffectgetBabyWith [Zoi ID]Makes the active Zoi pregnant with the specified Zoi's child.removePregnancyEnds the active Zoi's pregnancy.helloMyAngelTriggers instant birth for a pregnant Zoi.7878Appearance and Traits Commands7979CommandEffectCustomZoi [Zoi ID]Opens Character Creation for the specified Zoi, allowing appearance changes. Only works on Children and older.setTrait [Zoi ID] [traits]Sets the specified Zoi's traits to the listed values. For example: setTrait 123 Romantic Active Genius.8181Skills and Career Commands8282CommandEffectsetSkillLevel [skill ID] [level]Sets the specified skill to the given level (1 through 10).JobPromotionPromotes the active Zoi by one level in their current career.SetBusinessLevel [level]Sets the active Zoi's current business to the specified level.8484Relationship Commands8585CommandEffectsetRelationshipFull [Zoi ID] [rel. ID]Maximizes the relationship between the active Zoi and the target.setRelationshipWorst [Zoi ID] [rel. ID]Sets the relationship to its lowest possible value.setRelationship [Zoi ID] [value] [rel. ID]Sets the relationship to a specific value between -100 and 100.unlockProfile [Zoi ID]Unlocks all profile information for the specified Zoi.obliviateResets all relationship logs for the active Zoi, erasing memories of past interactions.8787Inventory Commands8888CommandEffectaddItemToBag [object ID] [quantity]Adds the specified item to the active Zoi's bag. Maximum quantity per command is 100.featherBag true/falseRemoves or restores bag capacity penalties when the Zoi is carrying too many items.9090Movement and Teleportation Commands9191CommandEffectCtrl + T + ClickHold Ctrl and T, then click a location to teleport the active Zoi there instantly.teleport [region ID or coords]Teleports the active Zoi to the specified region or coordinates.goHomeTeleports the active Zoi back to their home lot.showZoiInfo true/falseDisplays each Zoi's ID number and world coordinates above their head.9393Environment and Time Commands9494CommandEffectchangeSeason [season ID]Instantly changes the current season.setSeasonLength [days]Sets the duration of each season in in-game days. Default is 7.controlWeather [weather ID] [level]Instantly changes the weather to the specified type and intensity level.controlDisaster [disaster ID]Triggers a natural disaster that lasts approximately 2 in-game hours.timeSpeed [number]Sets the game's playback speed. Supports values up to 30x normal speed.resetKarmaResets the karma status of all Zois in the city to Neutral.apocalypseTheWorldSets the city's karma status to the lowest possible value. This is permanent and causes Zois to begin disappearing. Use with extreme caution.9696Building Commands9797CommandEffecteditAllSite true/falseAllows all properties in the world to become editable, including lots the player does not own.showStudioCategory true/falseUnlocks studio-exclusive objects for placement on any property.showUserDevCategory true/falseReveals developer-only building items that are normally hidden from the build catalog.9999Camera and UI Commands100100CommandEffecthideCatEye true/falseHides or shows the cat's eye player indicator floating above the active Zoi's head.EnableFreeCamera true/falseEnables a free-roaming camera that can be controlled independently of any Zoi.unlockDoor true/falseAllows the active Zoi to pass through all permission-restricted doors.102102Karma System Connection103103Psycat's oversight connects to the karma system through the Soul Management Report, accessible via City Edit > Manage Zois > Karma Report. This report tracks citywide karma and individual Zoi karma levels. The Soul Management Report also displays a list of all deceased Zois along with their karma level at the time of death.105105Player Intervention108108Every 24 in-game hours, players can intervene with individual Zois through the karma system:110110ActionAvailabilityEffectScoldingTerrible karma ZoisResets the Zoi's karma back to Neutral.ComplimentingExcellent karma ZoisGives rewards. An "Anonymous Supporter" text message appears on the Zoi's phone with three reward options.112112CEO Meeting Consequence113113When city-wide karma drops critically low (the Karma Report leans heavily toward "Terrible"), the player must participate in an interview with the CEO, Zeno, outside the inZOI city. Henri explains during the tutorial that players "must meet with Zeno if they mismanage their Zois' lives and karma scores." This is a narrative consequence for poor karma management.115115Patch History117117Psycat and her associated systems have been adjusted across several major updates:119119VersionDateChangev0.1.0March 2025inZOI Early Access launch. Psycat's Guide, Emergency Rescue, Quick Money, AR Talk, and the cheat console are all available from day one.v0.1.6April 2025Psycat alerts that appeared when city karma declined were removed "to reduce the feeling of unnecessary judgment during negative situations and help players stay immersed." Karma interaction selection rate decreased by 50%.v0.2.0June 2025Additional cheat commands added. Stability improvements to Emergency Rescue for edge cases.v0.4.0October 2025Karma scores, icons, and dedicated menu items were completely removed. Karma-based interactions were merged into the general interaction system. Neutral Donut and Diabolic Donut were removed from the Meow Store. New cheats added: setTrait, addResortCoin, addItemToBag, showUserDevCategory.v0.5.0December 2025Business-related cheats added (SetBusinessLevel). Multitasking and businesses content update.121121Where Psycat Appears122122LocationContextOpening cutsceneMeets Bora (the player) in the AR Company lobby, activates the elevator, and leads her to her desk.Live ModeSends tips through the AR Talk chat window. Messages cover Zoi moods, unmet needs, and general gameplay advice.Build ModeAvailable through Psycat's Help for building guidance and furniture placement tips.Psycat's GuideAccessible from any mode via the book icon. Houses Quick Money, Emergency Rescue, cheats, tutorials, and Customer Support.Loading screensAppears with gameplay tips and lore tidbits while the game loads assets.Death notificationsWhen a Zoi dies, Nyx (not Psycat) sends the death notification. However, Psycat's Soul Management Report tracks all deceased Zois and their final karma. See Death and Ghosts.Cat's eye indicatorThe cat's eye icon above player Zois is styled after Psycat's eye, serving as a persistent visual link to her supervision.Promotional materialsis the game's primary mascot. Featured at Gamescom 2024 booth, trailers, social media, and official artwork.124124Community Reception125125Player reception of Psycat and her in-game guide has been mixed. On the Steam Community forums, several players praised the Emergency Rescue tool as invaluable for fixing stuck Zois, while others found the AR Talk notifications too frequent and intrusive. One common complaint is that Psycat's Guide covers only basic mechanics and does not explain more advanced gameplay systems in sufficient depth, such as how to use street-side post boxes or manage complex household routines.127127The removal of Psycat's karma alerts in patch v0.1.6 was generally well received. Players reported that the alerts felt judgmental and broke immersion during normal gameplay. However, a minority of players expressed that they missed the alerts because they provided useful reminders about declining city karma. Some players also noted that the karma-triggered alerts would still occasionally appear after the patch when receiving Meow coins, suggesting the removal was not fully comprehensive at launch.129129Psycat as a Mascot131131As a mascot, Psycat has a strong positive reception. Her design is widely recognized in the inZOI community, and the Gamescom 2024 booth recreation was a popular photo spot. Community artists frequently create fan art featuring Psycat, and her mythology-inspired backstory has been a point of interest for players who enjoy the game's lore. Veterans of other life simulation games have compared Psycat's role to the tutorial system in The Sims series, noting that experienced players tend to skip the guide entirely while newcomers find it helpful as a starting point.133133Tips135135The Quick Money button is the fastest way to get cash. 100,000 Mew per click with no limit, and it works without enabling the full cheat console.Use Emergency Rescue if a Zoi gets stuck in furniture, walls, or impossible pathfinding situations. It is much faster than reloading a save and preserves all unsaved progress.AR Talk tips from Psycat during Live Mode often hint at Zoi needs you might be missing. Pay attention to her messages, especially early in a playthrough.The name "Psycat" connects to Greek mythology. Psyche was the goddess of the soul. This reflects Psycat's role overseeing Zoi souls and karma.Psycat's Guide is the best place to learn game mechanics you may have missed during the tutorial, though experienced players may find external guides more comprehensive for advanced topics.Use showZoiInfo true before running cheat commands that require a Zoi ID. The ID number appears above each Zoi's head and is needed for commands like getBabyWith, setRelationshipFull, and CustomZoi.The hideCatEye true command removes the floating cat's eye indicator above your Zoi for a cleaner, more immersive screenshot or gameplay experience.Save your game before using destructive cheats like apocalypseTheWorld or removeZoi. These cannot be reversed except by reloading a save file.The EnableFreeCamera cheat is useful for cinematic screenshots and recording. It detaches the camera from all Zois and allows free movement through the world.If the cheat console does not appear after pressing Ctrl + Shift + C, check that you have a Zoi selected, are in Live Mode, and have toggled Enable Cheats inside Psycat's Guide first.
