Revision 6

Overview

inZOI has been in Early Access since March 28, 2025, with regular patches and hotfixes addressing bugs, adding content, and improving performance. Director Hyungjun Kim provides frequent developer updates through the official forums and social media, outlining upcoming changes and responding to community feedback.

Recent Developer Updates (February - March 2026)

March 5, 2026: Engine Testing

The team launched a "Next Engine Preview" beta branch to test the Unreal Engine 5.4 to 5.6 upgrade. Existing save files remain compatible, though mods are restricted during the testing period. If results are positive, the engine upgrade will ship in the March update.

February 28, 2026: Feature Preview

• UI customization: toggle between full-screen and classic layouts with adjustable sizing and positioning

• TV interaction improvements: other Zois react with anger when someone turns off a TV they were watching

• TVs can now be placed on additional furniture types including end tables

• Enhanced ghost visual effects when interacting with objects

• New cheats with an in-game GUI system for easier cheat access

February 13, 2026: Animation and Baby Features

• Animation smoothing improvements across many actions

• Body representation update: wider and bigger Zois now feature less-smoothed, more realistic body shapes based on player feedback

• Bathing changes: censoring switched from towels to bubbles over plain white underwear; Zois now wear bath robes after showering

• Baby features: additional baby outfits, camera flash for baby photos, clear all baby mess from one interaction, blur effect during breastfeeding, new toy car race track for babies

Content in Development

• Graduation robes for university students

• Mannequins for clothing display

• American football uniforms

• Expanded VIP lounge and fame system

Major Update: v0.4.0

Version 0.4.0 focused on bug fixes and stability improvements, along with quality-of-life changes. Key items included adjustments to natural disaster frequency and compensation, fixes for Zois walking into walls repeatedly, and a drink dispenser object for mixed drink preparation.

Previous Updates

The Early Access period has included multiple major patches:

How to Check Your Version

Your current game version is displayed on the main menu screen. Steam automatically downloads patches when available. Opt into beta branches through Steam's game properties to test upcoming features early.