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Reputation System - Version 9 vs Version 10
Oct 13, 2026, 12:14 PM
Re-dated unshipped-feature status to October 13, 2026 after confirming no new build since v0.10.4
Oct 19, 2026, 05:42 PM
Updated status to the October 15, 2026 build
11Overview22The Reputation System is a planned social mechanic for inZOI that will measure how the outside world perceives a Zoi based on local community perception. Director Hyungjun Kim has emphasized that Reputation is separate from the existing Karma system: where Karma tracks a Zoi's internal moral path (functioning as a probability modifier for everyday outcomes), Reputation will measure how others talk about the Zoi, their public standing in the community, and how society responds to their presence.44The Reputation System was originally announced in the December 26, 2025 2026 Roadmap Part 1 letter as a Q1 2026 deliverable. As of October 13, 2026, the feature has not yet shipped on the live build (v0.10.4, September 16, 2026). It was not included in the v0.7.0 anniversary update, nor in the v0.10.0 update of September 3, 2026. It remains in active development with no specific release window confirmed.5+The Reputation System was originally announced in the December 26, 2025 2026 Roadmap Part 1 letter as a Q1 2026 deliverable. As of October 19, 2026, the feature has not yet shipped on the live build (v0.11.0, October 15, 2026). It was not included in the v0.7.0 anniversary update, nor in the v0.10.0 update of September 3, 2026 or the October 15, 2026 mini update. It remains in active development with no specific release window confirmed.66Confirmed Components88Per public announcements, the Reputation System will include:1010ComponentDescriptionLocal Community ReputationEach Zoi will have a reputation score within their immediate community, determined by how their actions are perceived by neighbors and acquaintances.Distinct From KarmaSome actions affect Karma but not Reputation, and vice versa. For example, anonymous charity might boost Karma without changing Reputation, while public speeches might raise Reputation without affecting Karma.Karma SubdivisionKarma will be split into multiple areas (relationships, legacy, self-trust, social harm). Each area tracks separately rather than collapsing into a single score.Luck SystemA separate luck mechanic, influenced by Karma, will sit alongside Reputation. High good Karma can trigger rare miracle reversals during major life events.Competitive InteractionsRivalries will form when Zois compete for shared goals. Interactions during these rivalries help determine winners and losers.1212Public Reputation in Action1313While exact mechanics have not been finalised, the developer letters describe several scenarios the system is designed to support:1515Silent guardian roleplay: A Zoi who helps the community anonymously can build high Karma without raising their public Reputation, allowing for low-key altruism gameplay.Public influencer roleplay: A Zoi who gives public speeches or hosts visible community events can build Reputation without committing strongly moral or immoral acts.Negative Reputation consequences: Zois with low Reputation may face cooler reactions from NPCs, fewer community-event invitations, or rumours spreading through the social network.Reputation-based unlocks: Some community interactions and events may require minimum Reputation thresholds to unlock, similar to how some Karma-gated interactions work today.1717Connection to Other Upcoming Systems1919The Reputation System is part of a broader cluster of social and personality features queued in the 2026 roadmap.2121Competitive System and Rivals runs in parallel with Reputation. Rivalry interactions will feed into both systems.Fame and Celebrity will sit on top of Reputation. Becoming a celebrity will require high public visibility, which Reputation tracks.Karma will be reworked alongside Reputation so the two systems track distinct things.2323Timeline2525DateStatusDecember 26, 2025First announced in the 2026 Roadmap Part 1 letter as a Q1 2026 deliverable.January 23, 2026Director Kjun outlined the broader Karma redesign in a developer diary, positioning Reputation as a separate parallel system.March 26, 2026v0.7.0 anniversary update shipped without the Reputation System. Roadmap reaffirmed but not delivered.April 17, 2026Community letter realigned 1.0 to early 2027 and named Reputation among the systems still in development.Current targetNot specified. Bundled with a future content patch.2727Open Questions2828Whether Reputation will be a single score or split into multiple sub-scores by community.How fast Reputation changes (per-action thresholds, decay rates).Whether Reputation persists across cities or is local to each city.How Reputation interacts with the upcoming Fame and Celebrity system in December 2026.Whether NPC perception is asymmetric (some Zois may have a different view than others).3030See Also3232Karma covers the existing personal moral tracking system. Competitive System and Rivals covers the parallel rivalry system. Fame and Celebrity covers the December 2026 roadmap milestone that builds on Reputation. 2026 Roadmap tracks delivery status. Relationships covers the broader social system.