Kjun's Letter: Addressing Player Feedback and Launching the Brainstorm Channel
[p]Hello, Creators. [/p][p]Kjun here.[/p][p]
[/p][p]The weather here in Korea has been extremely hot these past few days. With temperatures nearing 40°C, our team is spending more time indoors to work on inZOI. How's summer where you all are?[/p][p]
[/p][p]Today, I'd like to start things off by talking about the Cahaya update.[/p][p]Many players expressed their excitement and expectations for the update after it was revealed. Seeing so much enthusiasm for something we've been working hard on developing has been both encouraging and a reminder of our responsibility toward our community.[/p][p]While Cahaya remains the central focus of the August update, we'll also be making improvements to the game's simulations in response to player feedback. Here are two key areas we're focusing on.[/p][p]
[/p][p]1. Unique Zoi Personalities and Behavior[/p][p]We've received feedback from many players regarding the lack of distinctive behavior and traits among different Zois. To address this, we're adding various improvements to make each Zoi's unique personality and preferences feel more pronounced.[/p][p]2. Zoi Goals and Player Guides[/p][p] Several players have expressed difficulty finding out what to do next in the game, largely because key information related to Zoi goals is hidden deep within the UI. We've also received feedback that the lack of meaningful rewards makes fulfilling these goals feel underwhelming. While inZOI is designed to encourage a wide variety of playstyles, we are working on making the core gameplay loop more clear and engaging.[/p][p]
[/p][p]I'd also like to share some details on Cahaya's overall concept and gameplay, which many players have been curious about.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Cahaya is themed as an island getaway. To bring that experience to life, players will be able to make brief trips to this region while living in either Dowon or Bliss Bay. We've all had moments where we want to escape the monotony of everyday life. Cahaya was designed to offer such an escape, a peaceful holiday retreat where players can unwind and relax.[/p][p]This update will also introduce swimming, a key part of any vacation experience. We hope this addition makes your time in Cahaya feel even more immersive and relaxing.[/p][p]
[/p][p]We're aware that both adding new content and refining existing gameplay are equally important, which is why our team is working harder than ever. While we can't fix everything overnight, we remain committed to making steady improvements to provide our Creators with the experience they desire.[/p][p]
[/p][p]To hear from our players more directly, we've also launched the Brainstorm channel in our Discord.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Unlike the Kjun's Letter format, which was somewhat one-sided in its approach, the Brainstorm channel will allow for more interactive communication surrounding the game's development. We hope this helps us improve the game based on your feedback.[/p][p]Kjun's Letters will no longer follow a regular release schedule going forward and will instead be posted whenever our team has information to communicate with you all. However, feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions with us any time in the Brainstorm channel.[/p][p]It's very hot out there these days, so be sure to take care.[/p][p]I'll be back soon with more updates for you all![/p][p]
[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]Kjun[/p]
[/p][p]The weather here in Korea has been extremely hot these past few days. With temperatures nearing 40°C, our team is spending more time indoors to work on inZOI. How's summer where you all are?[/p][p]
[/p][p]Today, I'd like to start things off by talking about the Cahaya update.[/p][p]Many players expressed their excitement and expectations for the update after it was revealed. Seeing so much enthusiasm for something we've been working hard on developing has been both encouraging and a reminder of our responsibility toward our community.[/p][p]While Cahaya remains the central focus of the August update, we'll also be making improvements to the game's simulations in response to player feedback. Here are two key areas we're focusing on.[/p][p]
[/p][p]1. Unique Zoi Personalities and Behavior[/p][p]We've received feedback from many players regarding the lack of distinctive behavior and traits among different Zois. To address this, we're adding various improvements to make each Zoi's unique personality and preferences feel more pronounced.[/p][p]2. Zoi Goals and Player Guides[/p][p] Several players have expressed difficulty finding out what to do next in the game, largely because key information related to Zoi goals is hidden deep within the UI. We've also received feedback that the lack of meaningful rewards makes fulfilling these goals feel underwhelming. While inZOI is designed to encourage a wide variety of playstyles, we are working on making the core gameplay loop more clear and engaging.[/p][p]
[/p][p]I'd also like to share some details on Cahaya's overall concept and gameplay, which many players have been curious about.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Cahaya is themed as an island getaway. To bring that experience to life, players will be able to make brief trips to this region while living in either Dowon or Bliss Bay. We've all had moments where we want to escape the monotony of everyday life. Cahaya was designed to offer such an escape, a peaceful holiday retreat where players can unwind and relax.[/p][p]This update will also introduce swimming, a key part of any vacation experience. We hope this addition makes your time in Cahaya feel even more immersive and relaxing.[/p][p]
[/p][p]We're aware that both adding new content and refining existing gameplay are equally important, which is why our team is working harder than ever. While we can't fix everything overnight, we remain committed to making steady improvements to provide our Creators with the experience they desire.[/p][p]
[/p][p]To hear from our players more directly, we've also launched the Brainstorm channel in our Discord.[/p][p]
[/p][p]Unlike the Kjun's Letter format, which was somewhat one-sided in its approach, the Brainstorm channel will allow for more interactive communication surrounding the game's development. We hope this helps us improve the game based on your feedback.[/p][p]Kjun's Letters will no longer follow a regular release schedule going forward and will instead be posted whenever our team has information to communicate with you all. However, feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions with us any time in the Brainstorm channel.[/p][p]It's very hot out there these days, so be sure to take care.[/p][p]I'll be back soon with more updates for you all![/p][p]
[/p][p]Thank you.[/p][p]Kjun[/p]
