inZOI — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| [v0.8.2] Hotfix Details | 2026-05-02 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: May 2, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260502.12303.WBug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where Zois appeared brighter in Create a Zoi when graphics settings were set to “Very Low”Crash FixesFixed a crash that occurred when enabling mods referencing specific assets※ For game stability, all mods will be automatically disabled when updates or patches are applied. You can reactivate them afterwards, so please keep this in mind.※ You can check the issues we’re |
| The Ultimate Celebrity Life | 2026-04-30 | Hello,I hope everyone is enjoying the new April update. While I was worried about many of our shortcomings, I was also happy to see that many of you liked the new features and improvements we were able to make this month.We like reading your feedback to make post-update improvements in later patches, but sometimes, we like to collect your thoughts in advance on topics that are far from being released because we can use that insight to use our development time much more wisely.So for this week, rather than showing you a bunch of new features right after an update, I want to use this week's Brainstorm session to do as the series name would impl |
| [v0.8.1] Hotfix Details | 2026-04-30 | Hello, Creators. We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: April 30th, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260430.12238.WMac Steam : 20260430.12239.M Bug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where the assigned desk was not properly set when getting a job at Neo Chemi in BlissbayFixed an issue where employees in some jobs did not change into their uniforms after arriving at workFixed an issue where playback and speed controls were intermittently unavailable after canceling a hair styling session at the salonFixed an issue |
| [v0.8.0] Patch Notes | 2026-04-29 | ◆ Update Information◽️ Patch Date: April 29, 2026◽️ Build Version:Windows PC Steam: 20260429.12169.WMac Steam: 20260429.12173.M ■ GameplayCareerNew careers have been added to all cities.Dowon & Bliss Bay: Researcher, IT Developer, Architect, Music Producer, JournalistCahaya: Travel AgentFor the new careers, Zois will first have to apply for an interview then impress the interviewer to be accepted to begin work.School and business have been separated from careers as independent categories.As long as the schedules do not overlap, these three categories can be assigned to the same Zoi simultaneously.Schedules are prioritized in the order of scho |
| CurseForge mod 5.6 Engine Migration Update | 2026-04-29 | Hello, Creators. We would like to inform you that the 5.6 engine migration for CurseForge mod is scheduled as follows after the April 29 update. ◆ Scheduled Work Time April 29 (Wed) 08:00 ~ 10:00 (UTC) (approx. 2 hours)※ The operational schedule is subject to change based on our development progress. We will provide further updates through this announcement should any changes occur. During migration , CurseForge can be accessed, however, Most of your previously installed mods may not be enabled due to compatibility issues. Newly installed mods may also be affected in the same way before the work is completed. This is a temporary phenomenon, a |
| PSA: Update is Wednesday, April 29th! (Updated) | 2026-04-24 | Hello everyone, happy Friday.We’ve had a very busy week preparing the build for next week’s update.This month in particular, we’ve been focusing development around the Unreal Engine 5.6 update that many of you helped test, with a strong emphasis on overall stability and optimization.We’re improving the system so that settings can be better tailored to different hardware environments. On high-end systems, the goal is to provide smoother performance, while on lower-end systems, we’re working to maintain visual quality while ensuring stable gameplay.However, as this update includes new features, there may be conflicts with existing settings. Bec |
| Another Week of Development (Updated) | 2026-04-17 | Hello everyone.Thank you for your valuable feedback on last week’s school gameplay. We are currently focusing on mod development and continuously working on overall stabilization. Your suggestions will be implemented step by step where feasible.A simple first-person perspective has been implemented and will be available in an upcoming update. In Build Mode, we are developing a feature that allows selecting multiple items at once to improve workflow efficiency. New careers, including a hair designer and a clothing store operator, are being added, with further expansion planned.A freelancer system will allow users to publish their creations and |
| School Gameplay: A Preview (Updated) | 2026-04-10 | Hello,We're finally ready to begin sharing some of our latest developments in video form.As we're currently working toward the April and May update, we wanted to better organize the contents of these videos whenever possible.For example, I know many of you are eager to see what School play will look like in inZOI, so we'll show what we have so far for that this week.Set to release in May, you can give us many feedback on this topic, and we'll use our remaining time to implement those feedback.Also, the last part of the video is to ask your opinion on a change we're looking to make.We are currently exploring multiple approaches to enhance CPU |
| [v0.7.5] Hotfix Details | 2026-04-10 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: April 10th, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260409.11688.WMac Steam : 20260409.11689.MImprovementsGraphicsDisabled Lumen Reflections when Hardware Ray Tracing is set on Low and Medium graphics options to improve GPU performance※ For game stability, all mods will be automatically disabled when updates or patches are applied. You can reactivate them afterwards, so please keep this in mind.※ You can check the issues we’re currently investigating on the Kn |
| [v0.7.4] Hotfix Details | 2026-04-08 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: April 8th, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260408.11660.WBug FixesCrash FixesFixed some crash issues※ For game stability, all mods will be automatically disabled when updates or patches are applied. You can reactivate them afterwards, so please keep this in mind.※ You can check the issues we’re currently investigating on the Known Issues Page. If you encounter any problems while playing, please report them anytime via the inZOI Forums. As always, you c |
| [v0.7.3] Hotfix Details | 2026-04-07 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: April 7th, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260407.11640.WMac Steam : 20260407.11641.MBug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where manually triggering a growth interaction with the "No Aging" option enabled did not cause the Zoi to age ※ When performing the Grow Up or 'Extinguishing birthday candles' interaction, aging will proceed regardless of the “Disable Aging" option.Build ModeFixed an issue where items could not be placed on ground floor walls in buildin |
| Your Story (Updated) | 2026-04-03 | Hello,With the huge anniversary update now behind us, we are beginning our development for the next update.Therefore, we don't have enough resources yet to share in video form with you all.Instead, I wanted to take this opportunity to have another open-ended discussion.This wonderful video I'm sharing today was created by one of our Dev Team members.To create this medieval-themed love story, she used resources that are available on Canvas and created using in-game tools.While this is great for what she had, she definitely could've done more if she had more tools in her arsenal.That's what got me thinking about what I wanted to ask you all thi |
| [v0.7.2] Hotfix Details | 2026-03-31 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: March 31, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260331.11471.WMac Steam : 20260331.11472.MGameplay UpdateRolled back the Shoulder View feature to enabled※ A future update will allow players to toggle this option on and off freely.Bug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where some NPCs were turning into babies or childrenFixed an issue where the Give Massage interaction was not appearing on sofasFixed an issue where Zois would age up in some save files even with the |
| inZOI 1st Anniversary: A Retrospective and the Future (Updated) | 2026-03-27 | Today, as we celebrate inZOI’s 1st anniversary, I wanted to share a brief reflection and our plans moving forward.As with many things in life, every beginning starts with excitement. However, when we first met our players on March 28, 2025, I felt more anxiety than excitement. inZOI launched into Early Access after just one week of demo testing. Preparing a demo before launch was not an efficiency-oriented decision from a development standpoint, as it required us to prepare two builds simultaneously. Even so, we made that choice for a reason. At the time, I felt inZOI was not yet ready to be sold as a paid product. I wanted players to try the |
| [v0.7.1] Hotfix Details | 2026-03-27 | Hello, Creators.We would like to inform you that the following hotfix has been applied to inZOI. Please refer to the details below for more information. ◆ Hotfix Details◽️ Patch Date: March 27, 2026◽️ Game Version: Windows PC Steam : 20260327.11355.WMac Steam : 20260327.11356.MBug FixesGameplayFixed an issue where lot updates did not work properly when continuing from a March 2025 save file or a save file that had not been played for over 10 monthsFixed an issue where the maximum zoom-in distance in Top View was closer than in Shoulder ViewCreate a ZoiFixed an issue where textures were not applied when equipping downloaded My Texture outfit p |
| inZOI 1st Anniversary Survey | 2026-03-26 | Hello, Creators.inZOI is celebrating its 1st anniversary!Thank you again for your continued interest and unwavering support.To celebrate this occasion and help shape the game's direction going forward, we've prepared a survey to hear your valuable insights.Your feedback will make inZOI a better game. As a show of appreciation, we're offering a little something to those who participate in the survey.50 participants will receive a special inZOI 1st Anniversary Gift Box. ◆ Survey PeriodThe survey will begin on March 26, 2026 (Thu) following the game's update and remain open until April 12, 2026 (Sun), 23:59 UTC.◆ How to ParticipateUse the link b |
| [v0.7.0] Patch Notes | 2026-03-26 | ◆ Update Information◽️ Patch Date: March 26, 2026◽️ Build Version:Windows PC Steam: 20260325.11297.WMac Steam: 20260325.11293.M It’s been one year since we released inZOI in Early Access.Since then, we’ve achieved a great deal, but what we’re most proud of is staying true to the goal we set from the beginning: communicating closely with our players to develop the game together.Even with this one-year anniversary update, rather than introducing many new features, our focus remains on making the game better, delivering more improvements than ever as we celebrate a humbling milestone for inZOI.We sincerely thank you for a wonderful year of colla |
| A Week Before Our Birthday! (Updated) | 2026-03-20 | Hello, I'm happy to announce that the development team has finally completed the March build today. Of course, just because the build is complete doesn’t mean the work is finished. We still need to continue fixing bugs. At the beginning of this year, we committed to completing a total of 32 items from the Fundamentals First (FF) list within the first half of the year, and fortunately, we were able to complete all of them. We’re truly glad we could keep our promise to you. ^^; That said, we’re not sure if we’ll always be able to meet expectations this perfectly going forward. This March build includes around 60 major features, and we feel that |
| Property System Updates | 2026-03-20 | Hello, Creators.inZOI's v0.7.0 update is scheduled for release on March 26. This update will introduce standardized property sizes to Canvas.With these changes, Creators can expect to see the following improvements.Increased reusability for buildings created in different properties with identical sizes.Clearer indication of dimensions and orientation for improved preset usability.Easier browsing and downloading of presets on Canvas using the newly added Property Size filter.Due to size constraints, buildings incompatible with updated property sizes may fail to load properly.The following properties will be reduced in size.Dowon - Junghwa Park |
| inZOI Next Engine Preview End Notice | 2026-03-20 | Hello, Creators.The Next Engine Preview beta branch, which has been running since March 5, will come to a close with the March 26 update. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all Creators who participated during the beta period.◆ Test ResultsBased on the data and feedback collected during the beta branch period, we have confirmed improved stability through the Unreal Engine 5.4 → 5.6 upgrade. Positive results were observed in key areas including reduced crashes and performance improvements, and we are now preparing the official patch based on these findings.◆ Upcoming ScheduleThe official patch based on Unreal Engine 5.6 is schedu |