inZOI Wiki

Complete guide to natural disasters in inZOI, covering heavy rain, heatwaves, yellow dust storms, flooding, lightning strikes, death mechanics, insurance coverage, cheat commands, city management settings, umbrellas, First Aid Kits, fire prevention, and preparation strategies for surviving extreme weather events across Dowon, Bliss Bay, and Cahaya.

Events6/8/2026 19 min readDarkKnight_X

Complete guide to the Fitness Skill in inZOI including all equipment with prices, gym locations, leveling methods, skill benefits, and fitness-gated activities.

Skills6/8/2026 10 min readTheRealMaverick

Complete guide to all 9 careers available on Cahaya in inZOI's Island Getaway DLC, including rank progression, salary at every level, employer names, and tips for island life.

Careers6/8/2026 4 min readj0shlore

A comprehensive overview of inZOI, the life simulation game developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON. Covers the Unreal Engine 5 foundation, Early Access launch on March 28, 2025, over 1 million copies sold, Steam review trajectory, three cities (Dowon, Bliss Bay, Cahaya), Smart Zoi AI powered by NVIDIA ACE, nine life stages, v0.5.0 crime system, v0.6.0 Lunar New Year update, and the 2026 roadmap.

General6/15/2026 11 min readMikoTanaka

Complete guide to weather in inZOI. Covers weather types (clear, cloudy, rain, thunderstorm, snow, blizzard, fog), weather by location (Dowon, Bliss Bay, Cahaya), seasons, temperature and clothing mechanics, sickness and cold contagion, cures and umbrellas, rain and snow visual effects, natural disasters and crop damage, insurance, indoor temperature, Edit City weather control, seasonal events, and weather-related patch history.

World6/8/2026 26 min readMikoTanaka

Complete guide to Smart Zoi in inZOI, covering the NVIDIA ACE-powered AI behavior system, Mistral NeMo Minitron language model, inner thoughts, diary entries, Smart Schedule, the Zoi Pen, application range and queue limit settings, performance optimization, hardware requirements, troubleshooting, and tips for getting the most out of AI-driven NPC autonomy.

Features6/8/2026 17 min readMikoTanaka

The clothing system in inZOI: 9 outfit categories, the Outfit Wizard layer system, changing outfits, shopping at stores, custom clothing design, texture uploads, AI pattern generation, and Canvas sharing.

Features6/10/2026 5 min readDarkKnight_X

Complete guide to sleep mechanics in inZOI: the Sleep need vs. Energy need, death from exhaustion timeline, 30x night speedup, all bed types with prices, bed customization, toddler sleep, dreams and nightmares, the sleepwalking system, and sofa napping.

Systems6/8/2026 5 min readTheRealMaverick

Everything known about the inZOI PlayStation 5 console port, including the H1 2026 release window, KRAFTON's August 2025 announcement, console-optimized controls, DualSense controller support, feature parity with PC, the UE 5.6 connection, DLC compatibility, Xbox status, and platform comparison.

Technical6/15/2026 9 min readironfrost

How the family tree system works in inZOI, including household management, splitting and merging families, pregnancy inheritance, the visual family tree interface, and planned 2026 improvements to non-blood relations and genetics.

Family6/8/2026 5 min readDarkKnight_X

A detailed guide to optimizing inZOI's graphics settings, upscaling technologies, frame generation, and system-level tweaks for the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Guides6/8/2026 14 min readTheRealMaverick

Complete guide to growing flowers, crafting bouquets and flower baskets, fragrance, seed purchasing, and the Florist Career in inZOI.

Complete guide to Military careers in inZOI, covering the Military Manpower Administration (Dowon) and Navy (Bliss Bay) branches, all ranks with exact salaries, position limits, promotion mechanics, work schedules, career opportunity cards, and salary comparison across all careers.

Full guide to the City Management Settings panel in inZOI. Covers all 16 city status control sliders, the 9-level adjustment scale, the Soul Management Report with karma interventions, aging and day cycle settings, and changes introduced in the v0.4.0 update.

Complete guide to the genetics and inheritance system in inZOI. Covers physical feature inheritance from parents, trait assignment for newborns, pregnancy mechanics, adoption, medical-assisted conception, Family Tree, multi-generational play, and the enhanced genetics system planned for 2026.

Complete guide to Meow currency, Meow Coins, income sources, career salaries, bills, banking, insurance, the lottery, welfare, businesses, and money-making strategies in inZOI.

Economy6/8/2026 22 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to the Firefighter career in inZOI, covering all five ranks from Trainee Firefighter to Assistant Chief at the Dowon Fire Station. Includes daily tasks, salaries, promotion requirements, work schedule, tips, and fire station layout.

Careers6/8/2026 16 min readDarkwhispers

Complete patch notes for the inZOI v0.8.2 (May 2, 2026), v0.8.3 (May 11, 2026), v0.8.4 (May 13, 2026), and v0.8.5 (May 15, 2026) hotfixes, including the infinite NPC spawning bug fix, save-file cleanup, needs decay fix, vehicle simulation fix, mid-action interaction cancellation, and the modded furniture sit fix.

Updates6/22/2026 9 min readTheRealMaverick

Complete guide to the cleanliness system in inZOI covering cleaning tools, cooperative cleaning, the Housework skill with level unlocks, laundry system, furniture deterioration and refurbishing, hired cleaning services, the Hygiene need, autonomous cleaning with Smart Zoi, outfit categories, toddler messes, cleaning-related traits, City Sanitation settings, and cheats.

Systems6/8/2026 16 min readTheRealMaverick

Complete guide to the Art skill in inZOI, covering easel painting, mural and graffiti work, painting types unlocked at each skill level, canvas sizes, quality tiers and selling prices on the Pocket Market, and the Great Painter ambition.

Skills6/8/2026 10 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to getting around in inZOI, covering walking, public transit, personal vehicles, bicycles, boats, and fast travel between landmarks and cities.

Complete guide to hacking in inZOI: ATM hacking, bank hacking, computer scams, the Famous Hacker ambition, karma and crime requirements, rewards, risks including electrocution, arrest and trial consequences, and strategies for criminal Zois.

Crime6/8/2026 9 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to the Instrument skill in inZOI covering all five purchasable instruments, prices, skill leveling, music composition genres, selling prices by quality, composition times, busking, karaoke, group instrument activities, the Pro Musician and Voice of Heaven ambitions, the Idol Trainee career, Creativity skill connection, instrument preferences, performance skill synergy, and money-making strategies.

Skills6/8/2026 18 min readMikoTanaka

A comprehensive guide to career advancement in inZOI, covering the promotion system for both active and rabbit hole careers, salary rankings, career switching, work-life balance strategies, and income maximization tips.

Guides6/8/2026 9 min readMikoTanaka

Complete guide to lots and housing in inZOI, covering residential and community lot types, all properties in Dowon, Bliss Bay, and Cahaya, buying and financing property, property taxes, moving between homes, Build Mode and Build Studio, Canvas lot sharing, household management, standardized property sizes, and future cities.

Locations6/8/2026 19 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to AI Emotes in inZOI, covering the creation process for Image-to-Pose and Video-to-Motion, supported file formats, GPU requirements, the 30 emote storage cap, sharing via file transfer and Nexus Mods, Photo Mode integration, and known limitations.

inZOI Studio is the KRAFTON subsidiary that develops inZOI, led by Creative Director Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim. Learn about the team, development history, and studio philosophy.

Development6/8/2026 8 min readDarkKnight_X

Guide to car theft in inZOI. Covers the vehicle theft mechanic added in v0.7.0, how stealing cars works, Crime Skill requirements, vehicle map markers, car alarms, witness mechanics, arrest and trial consequences, Crime Score impact, and tips for criminal playthroughs.

Crime6/8/2026 8 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to the 8 Needs in inZOI including physical and mental needs, death timelines, trait effects on decay rates, cheats, and management tips.

Systems6/8/2026 20 min readMikoTanaka

Complete guide to caring for Newborns and Toddlers in inZOI, the two earliest life stages. Covers Newborn mechanics (1 in-game day, crib-bound, Check Temperature interaction, automatic babysitter), Toddler mechanics (2 in-game days, formula feeding, diaper changes, Toddler Rug sleeping, Cognitive Development skill), adoption of babies, and tips for managing young Zois.

Life Sim6/22/2026 6 min readDarkwhispers

Guide to the Urges system in inZOI: up to four simultaneous short-term impulses influenced by a Zoi's Traits, Values, Preferences, and Ambitions that expire after 12 in-game hours, offering Mew Coins and mood buffs like Concentrated or Tranquil when fulfilled. Covers how Urges work, their connection to Core Values, specific examples, and tips.

Systems6/8/2026 6 min readMikoTanaka

A guide to building foundations and the upcoming basement system in inZOI, including platform elevation, raised floor techniques, known issues, and Q4 2026 basement plans.

Features6/10/2026 8 min readTheRealMaverick

Zois are the virtual people players create and guide through life in inZOI. Learn about character creation, traits, needs, emotions, values, Smart Zoi AI, relationships, karma, death, and everything that defines a Zoi's life.

Characters6/8/2026 11 min readDarkwhispers

Complete guide to face customization in inZOI, covering the sculpting interface, skin options, eye customization, facial capture, presets, symmetry controls, characteristics, and modding support.

Features6/8/2026 14 min readDarkwhispers

Technical overview of inZOI's Unreal Engine 5 foundation, covering the UE 5.4 to 5.6 upgrade, Nanite and Lumen details, MetaHuman integration, the March 2026 beta test, and performance implications.

Technical6/8/2026 7 min readironfrost

Complete guide to spa, wellness, yoga, meditation, fitness, and bathing activities in inZOI, including the Cahaya resort spa, home yoga setup, gym locations, the Fitness skill, and the March 2026 business interaction updates.

Activities6/8/2026 11 min readTheRealMaverick

Complete guide to the Esports and Football career paths in inZOI. Covers DG Esports in Dowon and Bliss Bay Nautilus in Bliss Bay, including rank progression, salary tables, how to join, promotion mechanics, work event choices, recommended skills and traits, daily routines, salary-per-hour analysis, and strategic tips for both rabbit hole careers.

Careers6/8/2026 17 min readironfrost

Complete guide to furniture in inZOI Build Mode: all 9 categories with item examples and price ranges, the color/material customization system, My Texture (AI texture generation), the Craft tab with 4 custom furniture types, 3D Printer details, placement controls, and furniture added in recent updates.

Features6/8/2026 6 min readTheRealMaverick

Crime Score in inZOI tracks criminal activity and determines police response. Introduced in v0.5.0, it is separate from Karma. High Crime Score leads to arrest, jail time, and a trial with lawyers and opportunity cards.

Complete guide to K-pop and performance content in inZOI, covering the Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment, all three trainee ranks, daily tasks, the Q2 2026 performance expansion, and superstar events.