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Update History
February 19, 2026 at 03:14 PM
Initial version
inZOI entered Early Access on March 28, 2025, on PC via Steam. Since launch, KRAFTON has delivered a series of major updates approximately every two to three months, each introducing substantial new systems, content, and quality-of-life improvements. The game also received its first free DLC, Island Getaway, in August 2025. Minor hotfix patches have been released between major updates to address bugs and stability issues. This article documents every significant version from launch through February 2026.
The initial Early Access release established the core gameplay foundation. Players could create Zois in the Character Studio, move them into homes in the city of Dowon, build and furnish houses, pursue careers, develop relationships, and manage daily life. Key launch features included:
Character Studio: Deep character creation with body sculpting, facial customization, clothing, and accessories
Dowon: The first playable city, a modern Korean metropolitan area
Smart Zoi: AI-driven autonomous behavior system (NVIDIA RTX required)
Canvas: Online platform for sharing user-generated characters, outfits, and buildings
Ambitions: Lifelong goal system with 10 categories
Karma System: Moral alignment tracking affecting ghost mechanics after death
Build Mode: Full house construction and furnishing tools
First hotfix, released one day after launch. Fixed UI button disappearance in Simplified Chinese, lobby menu functionality issues, family settings mismatches, and custom outfit persistence problems after restart.
Corrected creator display issues, headset equipment bugs after gift-giving, and moire visual artifacts on screen elements. NVIDIA driver recommendations were provided for optimal performance.
Adjusted lifespan rules so only senior-aged Zois could die naturally, preventing premature deaths that had frustrated players. Clothing cleaning issues were resolved and crash fixes were implemented.
Introduced age adjustment features and reduced sleep duration for smoother gameplay pacing. Slowed karma change rates and family relationship growth speed. Zois could now eat immediately after cooking instead of waiting. Pregnancy mechanics were improved.
Improved Build Mode camera controls (added free camera option), enhanced character shadows, and fixed save file corruption caused by Map Mode. Addressed issues where Zois would repeatedly die at the same age, fixed fire incident bugs, and corrected multiple ambition goal tracking problems. Removed karma requirements for animal feeding.
The first major content update arrived approximately two and a half months after launch, focusing on modding tools, expanded relationships, and quality-of-life improvements.
The official ModKit was released, giving the community tools to create custom content:
In-game Mod Browser for searching, installing, and managing mods
Wizard-style UI for streamlined mod creation without complex settings
Plugins for Maya and Blender with tools and guidelines for creating custom outfits
Sample assets and FBX files included for reference
Sharing supported via CurseForge or manual import
200+ new items: 29 new character items (hairstyles, outfits, shoes, accessories) and 175 new Build Mode items
Adoption and Medical Assistance: Zois could now adopt children or seek medical help to have a child, including single-parent options
Teen Romance: Romance between teenage Zois, including secret admirer events
Body Changes: Zois gained or lost muscle mass and weight based on lifestyle choices
Age Rebalancing: Young adulthood extended, middle age shortened
Accessory Positioning: Glasses, headpieces, and earrings could be freely adjusted in size and position
Time Skip: New feature to fast-forward through routine periods
Official Cheat System: Accessible via Psycat Guide for customizing emotions, relationships, and currency
UI Scaling: Three size options (100%, 112%, 125%)
The largest update to date arrived alongside inZOI's first free DLC. The update overhauled the emotion system, added water activities, introduced farming and crafting, expanded to a third city, and brought Mac support.
The free Island Getaway DLC introduced Cahaya, inZOI's third city, a resort-themed tropical destination comprised of three islands:
Main Island: Where Zois earn a living through farming, gathering, and fishing
Resort Island: Offers recreation and relaxation with three resort locations (Garden Villa, Premier Ocean View Villa, Private Water Villa)
Deserted Island: A mysterious location between the other two islands
Players could rent one of six boats to sail between the islands, steering freely across open water.
Swimming: Pool and ocean swimming with a new Swimming skill; drowning risk at low energy
Snorkeling: Underwater ocean exploration with marine life encounters and collectible items
Fishing: New skill with quality-tiered rods; rare fish in deeper waters
Farming: Place farming plots in Build Mode, grow crops using watering cans and rakes, sell produce or use in cooking
Mining and Jewel Crafting: Gather gemstones from mining nodes, cut them into decorative accessories
Market Stand: Operate a small shop with customer interactions
Resale Store: Daily fluctuating prices for crops, fish, and minerals
Loans and Mortgages: Home purchase financing with repayment schedules
Insurance: Life, disaster, and property coverage plans
Budget App: Track family income and expenses on the smartphone
104 new Build Mode items: Roofing, fences, gates, swimming pools, elevators, and 15 roof presets
56 new character items: Summer collection including swimwear, festival outfits, and resort casual looks
Redesigned emotion GUI for clearer reading of Zoi emotional states
Thought balloons showing inner thoughts during conversations
Collaborative group activities including shared meals and games
Romantic system additions: one-sided crushes, love confessions, obsessions, divorces
Conversation outcomes now have 2-3 possible paths based on traits and context
Mac Support: Available on Steam and Mac App Store
Gamepad Support (Beta): Xbox controller compatibility on PC
14 new vehicles: Motorcycles, scooters, and three new Hyundai models
Natural Disasters: Dust storms, heavy rain, and heat waves affecting schedules and crops
The autumn update paired the first seasonal event with major simulation system overhauls and the long-awaited Ghost Play feature.
Zois can now continue playing as ghosts for three in-game days after death
Ghosts unlock special skills by fulfilling death-related urges
New Funeral Home, Columbarium, and Cemetery property types
Urns generated for deceased Zois; funerals held via "Make Event" option
Ghosts can ascend to the afterlife or attend their own funeral
Unified traits, characteristics, ambitions, and urges into a cohesive system
Removed overlapping traits (Entertainer/Troublemaker, Volunteer/Recluse, Collaborator/Rulebreaker)
Added 3 new traits and 15 new characteristics (including Extroverted, Depressed, Bookworm, Emotionally Needy)
Ambitions now selectable during Zoi creation
Over 140 new urges added; 120 existing urges reworked based on personality
Pumpkin farming, carving jack-o'-lanterns, and three new pumpkin recipes
Trick-or-treat events with the Halloween Candy Basket
Five new ghost fish species (catchable 6 PM to 6 AM)
100 new character customization items and 120 new building items (58 Halloween-themed)
Day Cycle: Default reduced to 48 minutes (from 96 minutes, with option to revert)
Social Events: 10 new events including blind dates, group study, and fitness clubs
Burglar Event: New break-in event that can affect properties
Career Cards: 144 new rabbit-hole career opportunity cards
Photo Mode: New smartphone app for in-game photography
Karma Simplification: Karma scores, icons, and dedicated menus removed; merged into general interaction system
The final major update of 2025 added economic gameplay systems, a criminal underworld, and the winter Holiday Festival event.
Zois can own and operate businesses including cafes, bakeries, bars, and restaurants
Hands-on management: set business hours, hire employees, manage accounting
Multi-store management system for running multiple businesses
Real-time customer satisfaction feedback system
Different customer action presets for different business types
Zois meeting certain conditions (low Meow, excessive debt, psychological stress) can unlock crime interactions
Suspicious Job Agency: Take on shady jobs and collect crime information
Crime Score tracks illegal activity; high scores trigger automatic arrest
Trial system for Zois with high Crime Scores
Bail posting option to avoid detention
Wanted notices for thieves who successfully escape
One of the most requested features, multitasking allowed Zois to perform multiple actions simultaneously (such as eating while watching TV or chatting while cooking). Group actions enabled more natural social dynamics where multiple Zois could participate in shared activities together.
Limited-time event from December 23, 2025, through January 31, 2026
Festival booths in Central Park (Dowon), Liberty Square (Bliss Bay), and Barat Beach (Cahaya)
Snack Booth, Gift Booth, and Ingredients Booth with seasonal items
Holiday Gift Boxes containing up to 32 limited-edition building items
Caroling choirs performing in city parks from 12:15 PM to 10:00 PM
Family Tree: Visual family relationship tracking system
Loan and Debt Improvements: Expanded financial management options
A smaller update compared to the quarterly major releases, v0.6.0 focused on Lunar New Year seasonal content and continued the "Fundamentals First" approach to development.
19 new character items: Traditional Lunar New Year outfits with unique interactions (bowing, fan use, traditional dances)
55 new Build Mode assets: Lunar New Year-themed architectural elements, furniture, and decorations
Ullim Cafe: New Hanok property at Ullim Temple in Dowon that players can purchase and operate
Canvas Improvements: New search filters for address, traits, characteristics, price, and mods
Modding Tools: Unified in-game mod management UI, new object sound mod wizard, DA mods converted to .json format
Smart Zoi Updates: Action selection optimized; Korean language model restored
Holiday crafting ingredients from the Holiday Festival made permanently available via Pocket Market
Horse Mask accessory giveaway via Discord for the Year of the Horse celebration
On December 26, 2025, game director Kjun outlined the development plan for 2026 under the theme "Fundamentals First." The team aims for 7-8 updates throughout 2026, with the first half focused on new content and the second half increasingly dedicated to strengthening core systems. All features are planned as free additions for Early Access owners.
Enhanced job system: multiple jobs, interviews, remote work
New careers: beauty careers and police career with patrol mechanics
Competitive rival system between Zois
Reputation system and high school campus properties
Flower farming, memory and trauma systems
Fate Engine, calendar with birthdays, emotional UI improvements
European and Hanok-style architecture and outfits
Engine upgrades and graphics improvements
Freelance careers: writing, game development, photography
Prison properties with facilities
Voice customization and K-pop performance content
Stage environments and performance motions
Superstar event systems
Part-time jobs for teenagers
Event Memory and Diary system
Curved wall support in Build Mode
Basement construction
Terrain editing feature development begins
Wall decoration features
January: JSON-based asset handling, in-game mod management
March: Accessory, motion, and face modding; Sound Wizard improvements
June: Vehicle modding; Unreal Engine 5.6 migration
October: Multiplayer-linked modding (R&D)
December: Lua script support
For quick reference, here is a summary of all major releases:
v0.1.0 (March 28, 2025): Early Access launch with Dowon, Character Studio, Smart Zoi, Canvas, Build Mode
v0.1.1-0.1.5 (March 29 - April 15, 2025): Five hotfix patches addressing launch issues, lifespan rules, and camera improvements
v0.2.0 (June 13, 2025): ModKit, 200+ new items, adoption, teen romance, body changes, cheat system
v0.3.0 (August 20, 2025): Island Getaway DLC with Cahaya, swimming, fishing, farming, mining, Mac support, emotion overhaul
v0.4.0 (October 30, 2025): Ghost Play, Halloween event, mentality system overhaul, 48-min day cycle, funeral properties
v0.5.0 (December 23, 2025): Business ownership, crime system, multitasking, Holiday Festival, family tree
v0.6.0 (February 12, 2026): Lunar New Year content, modding tools, Ullim Cafe, Smart Zoi optimization
