inZOI Discord AMA Summary
Hello, Creators!
We sincerely thank everyone who joined the AMA on February 28th in the official inZOI Discord.
Thanks to your enthusiastic interest and questions, it was a truly meaningful session.
The key topics covered in this AMA were as follows:
🛠️ Gameplay Features & Mechanics
Can we adjust Zoi heights?
❌ No, Zois' heights cannot be adjusted.
🔹 Why? The game uses pre-programmed animations, and adjusting heights would disrupt interactions (e.g., handshakes or hugging).
Will Zois be able to multitask?
🔹 Planned for the future, but not available at Early Access (EA) launch.
🔹 Many of the game’s single-action animations have been improved, but full multitasking is still in development.
How many Zois can be in a family?
🔹 Maximum of 8 Zois per family.
🔹 If the household is full, pregnancy attempts will fail unless a family member dies.
Will Zois have a memory?
🔹 Not yet implemented, but a similar recording system for major life events (e.g., marriages, divorces) exists.
🔹 The long-term goal is to create a memory-like system that allows Zois to recall past interactions.
How do jobs work in inZOI?
🔹 Active job system – No more "rabbit hole" jobs where Zois just disappear for work.
🔹 Work involves going to the workplace, interacting with coworkers, getting promotions, and more.
🔹 Freelance jobs (e.g., authors) allow flexible, work-from-home options.
Will there be an active school system?
❌ Not at EA launch due to complexity.
🔹 The inZOI team wants a fully immersive school experience (e.g., cafeteria interactions, friendships, and conflicts).
🔹 It will be added later, but no timeline yet.
Will pets be included in Early Access?
❌ No pets at EA launch.
🔹 Pets are a high priority for future updates but require extensive development for proper interactions.
🖌️ Customization & Modding
Can we use mods?
✅ Yes! inZOI has built modding using Unreal Blueprints (changed from the previous Lua iteration).
🔹 The inZOI team will provide modding guides and tools for easier implementation.
Will we get more diverse hairstyles?
✅ Yes! Many new curly, coiled, and Black hairstyles have been added after your feedback.
🔹 These styles take up to 3x longer to develop than straight hair due to complex textures and will require a higher data load in actual use.
Are tattoos included in the game?
✅ Yes, but limited at EA launch.
🔹 Facial and neck tattoos available initially.
🔹 Full-body tattoos expected around August 2025.
🔹 AI-generated tattoos will later allow custom designs.
🏙️ World & Building Mechanics
Can we build an entire city from scratch? ❌ No, due to the massive computational load.
✅ However, the city is highly customizable, allowing you to modify many of its roads and public areas to make it feel unique.
Will Smart Zois technology apply to animals?
🔹 The team wants to extend the Smart Zois system to animals and other living things, but it's not a priority until the human Zoi version has fully matured.
How realistic are driving mechanics? ❌ Not as advanced as other driving-centric games.
🔹 Driving isn't a primary gameplay focus, and car customization will be prioritized over driving physics. However, there may be improvements in the future where the driving feels “better” in certain circumstances.
Will swimming pools & swimming be in the game? ❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 The team worked on swimming but wasn’t satisfied with the quality, so it will be added later after improvements.
Will hospitals be in the game? ❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 Creating an immersive hospital experience (with diagnostics, treatments, and doctor-patient interactions) is a big project that will come later.
🎮 Platforms & Performance
Will inZOI have controller support? ❌ Not at EA launch but will be added sometime after release.
Is inZOI compatible with Steam Deck? ✅ Yes, but it has not been officially optimized with Valve.
🔹 The game runs fine, but you may need to adjust settings.
🔥 Miscellaneous & Fun Questions
Will Zois be able to… have interactions that allow them to create a baby? (intentionally extended interpretation for our intended audience)
✔️ Sort of!
🔹 The "interaction" is implied but not explicitly shown (due to age ratings).
🔹 You will need to use your imagination.
Can Zois commit murder? ❌ No.
✅ A completely off-topic but perhaps useful information is that you can start a house fire, and if a certain Zoi just happens to be in that house, they will unfortunately die.
🔹 Members of KRAFTON and inZOI Studio do not condone this behavior in real life.
Why do Zois wear towels in the shower? 🔹 Due to the game’s ultra-realistic graphics, using pixelated censorship looked overly suggestive. (They actually tested this ourselves during development, so you can trust us on this 😓)
🔹 The team is open to Creators' suggestions for better solutions.
🎉 Closing Remarks
🔹 The inZOI team deeply appreciates the community’s support and is excited for inZOI’s Early Access launch!
🔹 The Online Showcase (happening on March 19, 2025) will reveal more details about the game.
🔹 Early Access Release Date: March 28, 2025 🚀
We promise to continue engaging and improving, and once again, we deeply appreciate your support and interest!
We sincerely thank everyone who joined the AMA on February 28th in the official inZOI Discord.
Thanks to your enthusiastic interest and questions, it was a truly meaningful session.
The key topics covered in this AMA were as follows:
🛠️ Gameplay Features & Mechanics
Can we adjust Zoi heights?
❌ No, Zois' heights cannot be adjusted.
🔹 Why? The game uses pre-programmed animations, and adjusting heights would disrupt interactions (e.g., handshakes or hugging).
Will Zois be able to multitask?
🔹 Planned for the future, but not available at Early Access (EA) launch.
🔹 Many of the game’s single-action animations have been improved, but full multitasking is still in development.
How many Zois can be in a family?
🔹 Maximum of 8 Zois per family.
🔹 If the household is full, pregnancy attempts will fail unless a family member dies.
Will Zois have a memory?
🔹 Not yet implemented, but a similar recording system for major life events (e.g., marriages, divorces) exists.
🔹 The long-term goal is to create a memory-like system that allows Zois to recall past interactions.
How do jobs work in inZOI?
🔹 Active job system – No more "rabbit hole" jobs where Zois just disappear for work.
🔹 Work involves going to the workplace, interacting with coworkers, getting promotions, and more.
🔹 Freelance jobs (e.g., authors) allow flexible, work-from-home options.
Will there be an active school system?
❌ Not at EA launch due to complexity.
🔹 The inZOI team wants a fully immersive school experience (e.g., cafeteria interactions, friendships, and conflicts).
🔹 It will be added later, but no timeline yet.
Will pets be included in Early Access?
❌ No pets at EA launch.
🔹 Pets are a high priority for future updates but require extensive development for proper interactions.
🖌️ Customization & Modding
Can we use mods?
✅ Yes! inZOI has built modding using Unreal Blueprints (changed from the previous Lua iteration).
🔹 The inZOI team will provide modding guides and tools for easier implementation.
Will we get more diverse hairstyles?
✅ Yes! Many new curly, coiled, and Black hairstyles have been added after your feedback.
🔹 These styles take up to 3x longer to develop than straight hair due to complex textures and will require a higher data load in actual use.
Are tattoos included in the game?
✅ Yes, but limited at EA launch.
🔹 Facial and neck tattoos available initially.
🔹 Full-body tattoos expected around August 2025.
🔹 AI-generated tattoos will later allow custom designs.
🏙️ World & Building Mechanics
Can we build an entire city from scratch? ❌ No, due to the massive computational load.
✅ However, the city is highly customizable, allowing you to modify many of its roads and public areas to make it feel unique.
Will Smart Zois technology apply to animals?
🔹 The team wants to extend the Smart Zois system to animals and other living things, but it's not a priority until the human Zoi version has fully matured.
How realistic are driving mechanics? ❌ Not as advanced as other driving-centric games.
🔹 Driving isn't a primary gameplay focus, and car customization will be prioritized over driving physics. However, there may be improvements in the future where the driving feels “better” in certain circumstances.
Will swimming pools & swimming be in the game? ❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 The team worked on swimming but wasn’t satisfied with the quality, so it will be added later after improvements.
Will hospitals be in the game? ❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 Creating an immersive hospital experience (with diagnostics, treatments, and doctor-patient interactions) is a big project that will come later.
🎮 Platforms & Performance
Will inZOI have controller support? ❌ Not at EA launch but will be added sometime after release.
Is inZOI compatible with Steam Deck? ✅ Yes, but it has not been officially optimized with Valve.
🔹 The game runs fine, but you may need to adjust settings.
🔥 Miscellaneous & Fun Questions
Will Zois be able to… have interactions that allow them to create a baby? (intentionally extended interpretation for our intended audience)
✔️ Sort of!
🔹 The "interaction" is implied but not explicitly shown (due to age ratings).
🔹 You will need to use your imagination.
Can Zois commit murder? ❌ No.
✅ A completely off-topic but perhaps useful information is that you can start a house fire, and if a certain Zoi just happens to be in that house, they will unfortunately die.
🔹 Members of KRAFTON and inZOI Studio do not condone this behavior in real life.
Why do Zois wear towels in the shower? 🔹 Due to the game’s ultra-realistic graphics, using pixelated censorship looked overly suggestive. (They actually tested this ourselves during development, so you can trust us on this 😓)
🔹 The team is open to Creators' suggestions for better solutions.
🎉 Closing Remarks
🔹 The inZOI team deeply appreciates the community’s support and is excited for inZOI’s Early Access launch!
🔹 The Online Showcase (happening on March 19, 2025) will reveal more details about the game.
🔹 Early Access Release Date: March 28, 2025 🚀
We promise to continue engaging and improving, and once again, we deeply appreciate your support and interest!
