inZOI: What Gameplay Features Are Already Known

At the time of writing this article, there are only three weeks left until the highly anticipated life simulator from Korean developers is released. The game has already made a lot of noise and received rave reviews just for its character editor.

We know the system requirements (and if you don’t, you can read our article), but what gameplay features await players? Let’s break it down in this article!

Character Creation Mode

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I think many have already tried or simply seen how cool the characters in this game look. Realistic hair, realistic faces, the ability to create custom prints on clothing. And that was just the demo version of the game! You can read more about it here.

There have already been some changes since the release of the CAS demo:

Players can let their imagination run wild without any restrictions.

3D Printing Function

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Another interesting feature awaiting gamers. This function allows you to turn real-life photos into in-game items.

This is a truly unique feature that is absent in The Sims 4. It is based on artificial intelligence similar to a 3D printer. The user simply needs to upload a photo of the desired item, and it will appear in inZOI. The image must be of high quality, otherwise it might not work.

This is a great opportunity to recreate your home in the game down to the smallest details! And most importantly, it’s a real playground for creativity. Although I personally think it will just be non-functional decor. But for forum screenshots, that’s enough.

Moving After Marriage

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In both real life and games, difficult questions arise, such as this one: Where will the newlyweds live? The game offers three options: at the husband’s place, at the wife’s place, or in a completely new home.

In addition to the moving option, after marriage, there is also the ability to transfer money to one character. For this, the game has a "Transfer Money" function.

Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Now let’s see how pregnancy will work for in-game characters. There will be three stages:

Each stage lasts one day, meaning the entire pregnancy lasts 3 days. But don’t be upset, as in-game time can be adjusted—more on that later.

You cannot edit the character’s appearance during pregnancy.

When it’s time to give birth, you can send your character to deliver. Don’t worry if you don’t react immediately; you can send your character to give birth within 5 hours of the first notification.

How to Get a Job?

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Another important question that concerns many. Your character can take an open position or displace another Zoi. The game will warn you that choosing this job will result in the dismissal of a specific character. You can either decline or approve the application.

It’s all on your conscience, though personally, I evict families from the coolest houses in The Sims 4 without feeling any guilt.

Driving Mechanics

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Players can enable autopilot or drive manually. If you don’t want to bother, autopilot is perfect, as you only need to observe the movement. However, in this mode, the vehicle will move slower. But this mode also includes a Skip button.

By the way, you need to be careful while driving, as road accidents are possible in the game. However, it will be extremely difficult or impossible to kill a character this way. But if you really want to get rid of a character, you can feed them spoiled food.

What else is available:

Store Operating Hours

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In reality, every public place or store has operating hours. The same is expected in inZOI. You can check the exact time by approaching the store entrance.

Exercise Equipment

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A healthy lifestyle can also be maintained in the game. Players will have access to several exercise machines to keep their virtual characters in shape.

Calendar and Personal Schedule

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inZOI offers so many possibilities that you’ll definitely need the calendar function to schedule your tasks. In a special tab, you can see your plans for the day or the entire week. You can also make changes to your future plans from the calendar.

Length of an In-Game Day

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Now we’ve reached the most interesting part. The developers have introduced a cool feature, in my opinion: the ability to adjust the length of an in-game day. By default, a day lasts 96 real-time minutes. For some, this might be too long, while for others, too short.

However, you can choose from the following options to customize the in-game day to your liking:

I’m already joking that while I’m working, my character is also working with the maximum day length set. And I’ll risk joking that my virtual character might even outlive me.

Additionally, the maximum game speed has been increased. Previously, it was 5x; now, it’s 10x. At maximum speed, the WASD movement keys are disabled, and the Free Will function is automatically enabled, where Zoi makes some decisions on their own.

By the way, I can already imagine a challenge where in-game time matches real time. That will be interesting!

Repairing Appliances

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When something breaks in the house, the character can attempt to fix it themselves, but there’s a chance it might fail.

Sleep

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You can’t skip sleep, although many players have requested this. However, users can simply fast-forward time at 10x speed. By the way, Zoi can sleepwalk and perform random actions.

New Details

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For example, passersby on the street no longer walk empty-handed; they can carry bags, books, or other items.

Education Level

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Characters now have an Education Level parameter that reflects their level of education.

You can not only check the education level but also see how well the character performed in school. For example, this character only finished high school but was an excellent student.

Karma and Ghosts

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Every time a Zoi performs an action, they accumulate karma points. After death, these points determine the state of their soul. If the score is too low, the character becomes a ghost and must regain their karma points before starting a new life.

If too many ghosts appear in the city, new children cannot be born, and families cannot be created, placing the responsibility of managing karma on the players.

Cooking Process

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The cooking process in inZOI will be improved based on fan ideas. By the way, this shows that the developers listen to the players. Some companies really lack this!

So, let’s see what awaits us in terms of cooking:

In addition, gamers can look forward to other interesting features:

House Cleaning

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Any home in inZOI will get dirty over time. When it’s time to clean, there are many mechanics available:

Floor Limit in Build Mode

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Want a skyscraper? It’s possible, but only up to 30 floors. Previously, developers claimed you could build an infinite number of floors, but they seem to have abandoned that idea and set a limit.

Character Death Options

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Interface

Players can customize the interface by moving various elements.

Fights

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inZOI promises real fights—the game won’t limit itself to slapping a character but will allow full-on brawls with a system to determine the winner based on stats. Is this really not an RPG?

Smart NPCs

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Unlike traditional NPCs (non-playable characters), CPCs are equipped with the ability to interact and collaborate with users, as they understand and respond to game situations in a human-like manner.

Thanks to Nvidia’s ACE and SLM (Small Language Model) technology, inZOI will feature much smarter NPCs than any other game released before.

Protests and Rallies

Yes, this feature will also be available. For example, a protest against vaccination.

Age Stages

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The developers shared a chart showing age groups and how long they live in real and in-game time. Currently, virtual characters can live up to 56 hours of real time.

Control City Environment

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Now, you can make each city unique in its own way using a special settings system. The image above shows what a gamer can customize. You can create an entirely safe city or maximize crime levels.

Arrest Mechanics

Earlier, I mentioned that a virtual person can be hit on the road, but I didn’t mention another mechanic. There is an arrest and prison sentence, though the "accident" must attract the attention of law enforcement.

Price and Roadmap

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All content in early access will be free, including DLC.

May Update

August Update

October Update

December Update

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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❓ What is the currency called?

✅ The official name is Meow.

❓ What professions does inZOI offer?

✅ Each city has different career or job options. Currently, in Dowon, the following professions are available: firefighter, K-Pop trainee, K-Pop entertainment company employee, convenience store worker, and deli worker. In Bliss Bay, the current professions include amusement park worker, furniture store worker, surf shop worker, and fast-food restaurant worker.

❓ Will the game be multiplayer?

✅ Currently, only various multiplayer features are being considered, such as meeting other players online or inviting them to your home. But specific details are still undecided.

❓ Will the game be free?

✅ No, the title will be paid.

❓ Can character height be changed?

✅ This won’t be possible, as it could break the game’s mechanics.

❓ Can Zoi perform multiple tasks at once?

✅ This won’t be available in early access but will definitely be added later.

❓ How many family members can there be?

✅ The maximum number is 8.

❓ Will there be an active school system?

✅ Yes, but much later. During early access, this feature will be absent.

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❓ Will there be pets?

✅ Not at release, but they will be added later.

❓ Can mods be created?

✅ Of course, and it won’t be too difficult. inZOI has built modding using Unreal Blueprints.

❓ Can you build a city from scratch?

✅ No, but you can customize existing ones.

❓ Will Smart Zois technology be applied to animals?

✅ It’s quite possible, but currently, developers are more focused on humans.

❓ Will there be pools?

✅ Not for now, as developers want to improve swimming mechanics.

❓ Will hospitals be added to the game?

✅ Yes, but not at release—they’ll come later.

❓ Will inZOI support controllers?

✅ Yes, but later. This feature will be absent during early access.

❓ Can a character commit murder?

✅ No.

❓ Will there be 18+ content?

✅ No explicit scenes, as the game is rated PG-12. Characters will even shower with towels on.

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❓ What is the release date?

✅ March 28, 2025 (Early Access)

❓ How do I get a demo?

❓ Which platforms will the game be available on?

✅ The game is actively being developed for current generation consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X/S). At launch, the game will most likely be available only on PC, but console versions are also in development.

❓ What languages are supported in the game?

We’ve covered all the gameplay features of inZOI known at the time of writing this article. I think this is enough to understand how interesting and cool this title will be!

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