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Update History
April 10, 2026 at 06:01 AM
Comprehensive update with full version timeline from v0.1.0 through v0.7.0
inZOI entered Early Access on March 28, 2025 as a Steam exclusive. Developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON, the game is built on Unreal Engine 5 and positions itself as a next-generation life simulation. Since launch, the development team has shipped major content updates roughly every six to eight weeks, with smaller hotfixes in between. Director Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim communicates upcoming plans through regular developer updates and the official 2026 Roadmap.
As of April 2026, the game is on version 0.7.x. Each major version introduces a headline feature, whether that is a new world, a business system, or a seasonal event, alongside dozens of smaller additions and quality-of-life improvements. This page provides a condensed summary of every release. For full patch notes, follow the links to the individual update articles.
The inaugural release introduced the core life-simulation loop. Players could create characters in Create a Zoi, manage households across two cities (Dowon and Bliss Bay), and guide their Zois through work, relationships, and personal growth.
Core simulation: 8 Needs, Emotions, Karma system, day/night cycle
Character creation: Create a Zoi with deep appearance customization, body sculpting, and fashion options
Life stages: 9 stages from Newborn to Senior, each with unique behaviors and milestones
Personality: 18 Personality Traits shaping autonomous behavior and social interactions
Skills: 13 adult Skills and 4 child skills covering cooking, fitness, music, and more
Careers: Active and Rabbit Hole careers in both cities, with daily schedules and promotions
Build Mode: Build Mode for placing furniture, decorations, walls, floors, and landscaping on residential and community lots
Relationships: Friendship, romance, Family, and business relationship tracks with autonomous interactions
Canvas: Community content-sharing platform (Canvas) for uploading and downloading creations
Smart Zoi: On-device AI powered by a small language model (Smart Zoi) enabling context-aware Zoi dialogue and behavior
Sales milestone: Over 1 million copies sold within the first week of Early Access
The first round of post-launch fixes targeted the most reported issues from the opening weeks.
Lifespan settings: Fixed issues with aging rules not applying correctly after household changes
Karma rebalancing: Adjusted Karma gain and loss rates so that everyday actions did not swing the meter too aggressively
Stability: Crash fixes, save-file corruption guards, and general performance improvements
The first major content patch focused on creative tools and family expansion. It also laid the groundwork for the modding community.
ModKit: Official ModKit launched with Maya and Blender plugins, allowing the community to create custom meshes, textures, and accessories
Adoption: Added the ability to adopt children through the in-game computer or laptop
Medical birth: Hospital delivery option costing 1,000 Meow (in-game currency), available to all gender combinations
Teen romance: Teens can now form romantic relationships with other teens
Build Mode expansion: 200+ new Build Mode items including furniture sets, kitchen appliances, and decorative objects
Body weight simulation: Zoi body shape now changes over time based on diet, exercise, and lifestyle
New outfits: 20+ new clothing items and hairstyles
Performance: Rendering optimizations, reduced load times, and lower VRAM usage on mid-range hardware
The summer update added Cahaya, a tropical world inspired by Bali, as free DLC. It also brought macOS support and a suite of water and outdoor activities.
Cahaya world: Three playable islands: Main Island, Resort Island, and Deserted Island, each with unique lots and environments
macOS support: Native macOS client added, expanding the player base beyond Windows
Swimming pools: Build and place Swimming Pools with adjustable water levels on residential and community lots
Ocean snorkeling: Zois can snorkel in coastal waters around Cahaya to discover marine life
Fishing: New Fishing skill with freshwater and saltwater fish, tackle progression, and collectible catches
Farming: Introduced a Farming system that lets Zois plant, water, and harvest crops on their home lot
Boats: 6 boat types for navigating Cahaya's waterways and traveling between islands
Gem mining: Collectible gems found at mining spots throughout Cahaya, usable for crafting and decoration
The Halloween update introduced seasonal events, the ghost system, and a sweeping overhaul of the mentality model.
Halloween event: Seasonal activities including pumpkin farming, jack-o-lantern carving, and trick-or-treating across both cities
Ghost gameplay: When a Zoi dies, their spirit persists as a Ghost for three in-game days, allowing final interactions before passing on
Funeral system: Households can hold funeral ceremonies for deceased Zois
Mentality overhaul: Replaced the old mood system with the Mentality system containing 400+ mental elements that dynamically influence Zoi behavior
Day length rebalanced: In-game day shortened from 96 to 48 real-world minutes, making daily routines feel more natural
Cosmetics: 100+ new clothing items, accessories, and hairstyles
Building items: 150+ new Build Mode objects including Halloween-themed decorations and new furniture sets
Ghost fish: Seasonal Fishing catches available only during the Halloween event window
The December release was headlined by the Business management system, which let players own and operate commercial venues for the first time.
Business system: 9 business types: Cafe, Bakery, Restaurant, Bar, Florist Shop, Confectionery, Gym, School, and Open Lot
Holiday Festival: Winter seasonal event with holiday decorations, gift exchanges, and festive activities
Multitasking: Zois can now perform certain actions simultaneously, and group actions allow multiple Zois to participate in shared activities
Commerce: Buying and selling system connecting businesses to customer foot traffic and profit margins
Crime expansion: Extended the Crime system with new illicit activities and law enforcement responses
Baking skill: Separate Baking skill split from Cooking, with unique recipes for pastries, bread, and desserts
Drink Mixing: New Drink Mixing skill for crafting cocktails, smoothies, and specialty beverages
Business leveling: Businesses earn experience and unlock new features, recipes, and customer capacity as they level up
A stability patch addressing the most common crashes reported after the v0.5.0 release.
General gameplay stability improvements and crash fixes
Minor bug fixes for business operations and customer pathing
A follow-up hotfix that added a small quality-of-life feature alongside targeted bug fixes.
Drink Dispenser: New appliance for serving pre-mixed beverages in businesses and homes
Fixes for food portioning logic, trial events, vehicle behavior, UI glitches, and arrest sequences
The Lunar New Year update celebrated the holiday with themed content while continuing to harden the game's foundations.
Lunar New Year: Seasonal event with traditional decorations, special foods, red envelopes, and limited-time activities
Outfits and accessories: New culturally inspired clothing items and hair options
Build Mode assets: Traditional-style furniture and decor pieces for Build Mode
Core stability: Under-the-hood improvements targeting save reliability and long-session performance
A mid-cycle hotfix focused on housing presets and the ongoing Fundamentals First initiative.
Hanok presets: New Korean traditional house presets for Aram Estate and Junghwa Parkville lots
Fundamentals First: Continued push on core quality improvements including pathfinding, interaction queuing, and NPC scheduling
Lunar New Year refinements: Event polish and timing adjustments
Horse Mask giveaway: Free cosmetic item distributed to all players
Pathfinding: Fixes for Zois getting stuck on stairs, fences, and narrow corridors
Weather damage: Rebalanced compensation payouts for weather-related property damage
The first-anniversary update was the largest content drop since launch, adding roughly 60 features and over 1,300 new items.
Flower shops: New Business type with 6 farmable flower species and bouquet crafting
Movie theaters: New venue and business type with 4 film genres; Zois react differently depending on the film
Vehicle driving: Players can directly drive Vehicles around the city with collision avoidance and traffic rules
Bicycles: New personal transportation option available to teens and older
Vehicle theft: Added to the Crime system; stealing cars carries karma and legal consequences
Minimap: In-game minimap for quick navigation without opening the full city map
28-day calendar: New calendar system tracking holidays, birthdays, and custom events across a 28-day cycle
Phone calls: Zois can call other Zois to chat, invite them over, or coordinate plans
Memory system: Zois form and recall memories of significant life events, influencing their mood and conversation topics
Milestones: Tracking system that records major achievements across a Zoi's lifetime
Baby customization: Babies can now be customized in Create a Zoi before or after birth
ModKit expansion: New ModKit capabilities for custom animations, accessories, and face presets
Custom keymapping: Full rebindable controls for keyboard and mouse
Freelance delivery: New career path where Zois pick up and deliver packages across the city
News feed: In-game news ticker reporting on world events, Zoi achievements, and community happenings
Since Early Access launch, the team has maintained a predictable release rhythm. Major versions (0.x.0) arrive every six to eight weeks and typically center on a single headline system or world. Smaller hotfix patches (0.x.1 through 0.x.4) land between majors, addressing bugs and occasionally slipping in minor features. Director Kjun and the community team post developer letters before each major release, outlining goals and soliciting feedback through the official Discord server and Steam forums.
The 2026 Roadmap outlines the remaining milestones before the planned 1.0 launch. Players can track upcoming features and vote on priorities through the official feedback channels.
