inZOI update 0.3.0 is now rolling out on PS5 and PC (Steam). According to the official inZOI patch notes, the latest inZOI v0.3.0 update launches the free Island Getaway DLC, introduces emotional depth to Zois, and expands gameplay with swimming, farming, fishing, mining, and disasters. Today’s inZOI patch 0.3.0 also includes a long list of bug fixes.
inZOI Patch 0.3.0 Notes – August 20, 2025
Summary of Key Updates
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First DLC Launched: inZOI: Island Getaway released for free, adding island exploration and city of Cahaya.
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Zois with Emotions: Deeper relationships, improved conversation flow, and expanded romance system.
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New Gameplay Features: Swimming, snorkeling, farming, fishing, mining, and jewel crafting introduced.
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Dynamic City Life: Natural disasters, interactive lots, and 14 new vehicles including Hyundai models.
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Economy & Lifestyle: Loans, insurance, market stands, resale store, and new cooking recipes added.
inZOI v0.3.0 Update Patch Notes
First DLC: Island Getaway
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inZOI: Island Getaway DLC released for free.
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Adds new city Cahaya, accessible via travel system.
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Automatically included for iOS; manual install required on Steam.
Interactions: Zois With Emotions and Personality
New Features
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Emotion GUI Overhaul: Clearer emotion levels and new status indicators.
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Thought Balloons: Visual icons showing Zois’ inner thoughts during conversations.
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Collaborative Actions: Group activities like eating and playing games.
Improved Features
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Emotion System: More natural emotional transitions and trait-based responses.
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Conversations: Branching dialogue outcomes with better flow and reduced negativity.
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Interaction Fixes: Zois pause when clicked, preventing interruptions in conversations.
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Romantic Enhancements: One-sided crushes, confessions, obsessions, and divorces introduced.
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Urges: More context-sensitive expression of needs.
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Zoi Creation: No auto-assigned preferences; lower starting trait values.
Gameplay: A New Routine, A New Discovery
New Features
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City Trips: Travel to new cities via shuttle, seaplane, or smartphone.
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Swimming & Snorkeling: Improve swimming skill, explore ocean, and collect rare items.
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Fishing: New skill with displayable fish in tanks.
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Farming: Grow crops with farming plots, use for cooking or profit.
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Natural Disasters: Dust storms, heavy rain, and heat waves affect gameplay.
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Mining & Jewel Crafting: Gather gemstones, refine them, and craft jewelry.
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Family Collection Log: Record of fish, crops, jewels, and tools.
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Market Stand & Resale Store: Sell crops, fish, and minerals; prices vary daily.
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Loans & Insurance: Borrow for homes, manage repayments, and protect assets.
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Budget App: Track income and expenses.
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Vehicles: 14 new vehicles including Hyundai Staria Lounge, IONIQ 9, and NEXO; used cars now available.
Improved Features
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City Updates: New interactive lots (gyms, theaters, hospitals, swimming pools) in Dowon & Bliss Bay.
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Cooking Expansion: 9 new recipes including dishes using homegrown ingredients.
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Smartphone Apps: Adoption service now on smartphones; new apps for insurance, loans, and city trips.
Simulation
Storing food in the fridge and setting the dining table with a full meal makes everyday life feels more complete. At night, when the family is asleep, time passes naturally.
Smart Zoi features have been enhanced to reflect prompts more accurately. The inner thought system now includes conditions and context, enabling Zois to show more believable and nuanced emotions.
New Features
- Food can now be stored in the fridge using the “Store in Fridge” action when clicking on a dish.
- Stored food can be retrieved using the “Take Out” action when clicking on the fridge.
- When clicking on a table, you can now set the table for 1 person, 4 people, or event-style meals.
- The chessboard object can now be placed from Build Mode > Furniture > Hobby> Entertainment.
- Win/loss results can be viewed through the “Suggest Playing Chess” interaction.
- A new Edit Public Property Info button has been added to the top of Edit Public Property Mode.
- You can now edit the property name and description, and assign up to 8 Zois to it.
Improved Features
- Object Interaction Improvements
- Objects now respond to use with changes such as getting dirty or breaking over time. New interactions have been added, including cleaning bookshelves and wardrobes, and rummaging through outdoor trash bins. Each interaction may trigger different emotional responses.
- When all family members are asleep, time will automatically progress at 30x speed.
- If utility bills go unpaid, a collector will visit, and penalties will be applied in stages—water shutoff first, followed by power shutoff.
- The quality of creative works—such as painting and writing—is now hidden until completion.
- Improvements to shoe removal and wearing actions
- Smart Zoi Enhancements
- Inner thoughts are now triggered after actions, providing a more natural emotional flow.
- Inner thoughts also appear during meaningful moments, such as marriage, childbirth, or aging.
- Zois now display inner thoughts after witnessing the actions of others.
- Some inner thoughts can now lead to actions, allowing emotions to flow more naturally.
■ Controls
New Features
- Map icons are now displayed over key locations in the city during gameplay.
- Options > Gameplay > Enable Property Markers on Screen
- The intro video can now be skipped. (Options > Gameplay > Skip Intro by Default Setting)
- A slow-motion feature has been added—holding the Left Alt key reduces game speed to 0.3x.
- Gamepad controller support (Beta) is now available on PC. (Partial compatibility with some Xbox controllers)
- A Shoulder View Proximity Interaction system (Beta) has been added, allowing the nearest interactive target to be automatically detected.
- PC: Enable “Auto-Target in Shoulder View under Keyboard Control” under Game Options > Control.
- Controller: Shoulder View Auto-Target is enabled by default with the LB button.
Improved Features
- Player-selected interactions are now prioritized.
- Tooltips are now displayed when hovering over dimmed-out conversations and interactions.
- Improved selection accuracy for characters.
- Vehicle collisions now show more natural and believable physical reactions.
- Improved tooltip text shown on loading screens.
■ Character Customization
New Items
This summer, Zois are embracing the ocean, sunshine, and bohemian vibes with fresh new looks.
A total of 56 new items have been added, including breezy swimwear, vintage-inspired festival outfits, and laid-back resort casual looks perfect for vacation.
- Hair: 6 items
- Tops: 2 items
- Bottoms: 4 items
- Outerwear: 1 item
- Sets: 10 items
- Shoes: 4 items
- Hats: 4 items
- Accessories: 3 items
- Kids Only: 15 items
- Face Preset: 7 items
The Character Studio has been updated to provide a deeper customization experience. Outfits and accessories obtained during gameplay can now be saved to My Wardrobe and used freely. Accessories crafted through gem crafting can also be added as decoration items and equipped directly.
New Features
- Accessories and outfits obtained during gameplay can now be added to My Wardrobe category.
- Jewels can now be added as decoration materials and equipped in the Character Studio using the “Add to My Decoration Materials” interaction.
- A recommended Canvas post will now appear as a popup when entering the Character Studio.
Improved Features
- One new background type have been added to the Character Studio.
- A Focus Edit Mode has been added to the Character Studio, allowing facial customization without UI interference.
- Sock Update
- Socks cannot be worn with long boots.
- Socks are automatically removed when wearing flip-flops or slippers.
- The size of uploaded creations is now displayed when posting to Canvas.
■ Building
Build a villa where Zois can take the elevator straight to the upper floor, or one that’s perfect for an outdoor pool. 104 new building items have been added, including roofing, fences, gates, and more. Decorate your space with a wider range of new items and express your unique style.
New Items
- Home: 24 items
- Exterior: 32 items
- Bedroom: 2 items
- Living Room: 5 items
- Kitchen: 4 items
- Hobby: 5 items
- Outdoor: 11 items
- Social event: 4 items
- Other: 17 items
New Features
- Swimming Pools
- Build a swimming pool from Build Mode > Exterior.
- New pool-specific objects have been added, including swimming pool ladders, accessories, and lighting items.
- ※ As for apartment properties, swimming pools can be placed on the base floor in the Lumiere or Dowon Heights Buildings.
- Elevators
- Elevators can now be installed from Build Mode > Home> Floor Connectors.
- A new Roof Presets category has been added, along with 15 new roof designs.
- Building Items Unlockable as Rewards
- New objects can be unlocked by meeting specific conditions during gameplay.
- Rewards are unlocked by completing your Collection Log.
Improved Features
- Wall View has been improved: windows, doors, and wall-mounted furniture placed on interior walls are now hidden when walls are removed.
- Build Mode Camera Improvements
- The camera now starts in a position similar to in-game view when entering Build Mode.
- The minimum camera height has been adjusted to floor level instead of the ground.
- QE key controls have been added to the default camera.
- Furniture customization materials have been expanded to five categories: wood, textile, metal, wallpaper, and tile.
- Improved height compatibility when placing rooms or platforms next to rooms with different elevations.
- In Build Mode, the “Last Saved Property” option under “Reset Property” has been temporarily disabled for stability reasons.
■ Animation & Audio
- \[Animation] New interaction animations added
- \[Animation] Movement and idle animations improved
- \[Animation] Look-at-related animations refined
- \[Audio] Over 90 new tracks added
- \[Audio] AI-generated ambient music for in-game environments and speaker objects
■ inZOI Cheat List
※ Introduced new cheats as well as changes to existing cheats. View the full cheat list (link)
- (New) Bag Cheat: featherBag \[true/false]
- Prevents player Zois from receiving debuffs caused by exceeding maximum bag capacity
- (New) Environment Cheat: controlDisaster \[natural disaster ID]
- Triggers natural disasters instantly: heavy rain, heat wave, dust storm
- (New) Skill Cheat: setSkillLevel \[skillID] \[level]
- 6 skill-related cheats added
- (New) Object Cheat Added:addItemToBag \[objectID] \[quantity]
- 337 object-related cheats added
- (New) Teleport Cheat: teleport \[region ID]
- 54 teleport cheats for the Cahaya region added
- ※ Teleporting in the Cahaya region is only available with the inZOI: Island Getaway DLC installed.
■ UI/UX
- Added item markers in CAZ and Build Mode
- “New” marker for recently added items
- “DLC” marker for DLC items
- New DLC item filter option
- Revamped map markers in Edit City (M) mode
■ Canvas
New Features
- Daily Challenge
- A new themed hashtag is revealed every day. Get inspired by fresh and unique prompts and share your creations.
- Hall of Fame
- Featured creations selected by the dev team will be showcased on the inZOI loading screen. Creative and bold works may also be featured in Character Studio and Build Mode.
- Improved Communication
- Replies, thread replies, and mentions are now supported.
- Stickers have also been added to help express emotions more easily when interacting with creators from around the world.
- User Blocking
- You can now block unwanted users to maintain a safer environment on Canvas.
- Privacy Settings
- You can now choose to hide your liked creations from other users.
Improved Features
- Refined UI/UX and icon design.
- File size is now displayed for upload presets.
- Added new settings for managing sensitive content.
- Added filters for DLC and platform.
- Added account switching for platform login on web.
■ Mod & ModKit
※ Includes ModKit Hotfix v0.1.3 for compatibility with the latest base game update.
- Mods
- Updated Mod Browser
- Added support for managing unofficial mods.
- Updated Mod Browser
- ModKit
- Updated assets to match the latest base game version.
- Improved Resource Migration Tool
- Added an option to edit material references in mod projects.
- Added a wizard for default asset migration.
- Added support for individually remigrating migrated material assets.
- Added an option to fully delete mod projects.
- Backwards Compatibility Improvements
- ModKit Plugins for Maya: Supports versions released before 2021 and after 2025
- ModKit Plugins for Blender: Support expanded to include Blender 3.x series
■ Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where the “Cook” interaction would be canceled if an object was placed on a corner counter.
- Fixed a bug where the vehicle disappeared after saving and resuming during auto-driving.
- Fixed an issue where certain ambition missions could only be completed in Dowon.
- Fixed an issue where a pregnant female Zoi would be evicted from the property after giving birth if her spouse died prior to the birth.
- Fixed an issue where “Go Here” would not work from certain locations to the Adam Entertainment lobby.
- Fixed a visual glitch where overlapping large paintings on separate easels were displayed incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where a Zoi on the first floor could die from a fire that started on the second floor.
- Fixed a bug where moving or deleting a bed occupied by a sleeping Zoi in Build Mode would cause the Zoi to float in place.
- Fixed a discrepancy between Bliss Bay’s city traits and the weather service SMS messages.
- Fixed an issue where temperature unit changes were not reflected in weather update messages.
- Fixed a bug where Zois could pass through doors when using sped-up movement.
- Fixed a bug where the tooltip for family relationship in the relationship panel did not function.
- Fixed an issue where meeting event schedules were occasionally not generated properly.
- Fixed a bug where the “Greet Unpleasantly” action (available only when in an displeased mood) would not appear.
- Fixed an issue where certain missions in the “Financial Success” and “Knowledge and Learning” ambitions could not be completed.
- Fixed a bug where attempting a Dance interaction would also instantly fulfill the related urge.
Interactions
- Fixed an issue where toddler interactions sometimes failed to trigger dialogue.
- Fixed a bug where, after a Knock interaction, the host Zoi would open the door and then immediately leave the house.
- Fixed an issue where child skill icons appeared during the Read Book interaction even for Zois in adolescence or older.
- Fixed awkward emotional text shown to biological fathers after non-marital births.
- Fixed a bug where the “Ask About Attraction Orientation” dialogue would not appear for teenager Zois.
- Fixed an issue where canceling the Barbell Bench Press interaction using WASD keys would result in abnormal Zoi behavior.
- Fixed a bug where the Premium Electric Range would occasionally appear with an incorrect model.
- Fixed certain message texts that did not match relationship conditions.
- Fixed an issue where replies would not proceed after sending a first message to some Zois listed in the relationship panel.
- Fixed a bug where prison-exclusive interactions would still appear after escaping prison.
- Fixed an issue where failing the “Create a Child with Medical Help” action incorrectly triggered a failure popup for “Adopt.”
- Fixed an issue where the “Sing a Duet” interaction consumed 5 Mew, despite the description not mentioning it.
- Fixed an issue where child Zois couldn’t buy cotton candy.
- Fixed a bug where the “Instantly Grow Plant” interaction could be repeated without a cooldown.
- Fixed an issue where the “Show Off Business Card” interaction, unlocked by completing the Next Gen Leader ambition, would not appear.
Simulations
- Fixed an issue that caused the startup animation to be skipped when turning left or right
- Fixed an issue where enabling Auto-Generate Player Family Schedules failed to set schedules when starting a new game
- Fixed an issue that caused Zois to hold umbrellas abnormally upon resuming the game
CAZ
- Fixed an issue where hair colors set in CAZ would appear darker in-game based on graphics settings
- Fixed an issue where downloading custom outfits for other genders with no custom outfits downloaded made the outfit list disappear
- Fixed an issue where toggling between Undo / Redo in Create Preset produced different Zoi appearances
Build Mode
- Fixed an issue that caused items on wall shelves to remain visible when toggling between Wall View modes
- Fixed an issue where changing a roof’s height resized textures
- Fixed an issue that prevented walls created near exits from being removed while editing the basic property preset for Dowon Villa
- Fixed an issue that caused the width of wall edges to appear differently at different angles when viewed while Showing Exterior Walls
- Fixed an issue where placing multiple fences in the same location caused costs to increase
- Fixed an issue that led to certain indoor areas in Dowon Villa to be classified as outdoor areas
- Fixed an issue that prevented “Guitar” and “Electric Guitar” from appearing when searching for “Guitar” in Build Mode – Furniture
- Fixed an issue where interacting with gizmos at ground level caused selected rooms to be deselected
- Fixed an issue where rotating fences connected to a gate caused abnormal clipping
- Fixed an issue preventing the undo function from working properly on fences
- Fixed an issue that allowed walls locked from editing to be deleted
- Fixed an issue that allowed doors and windows to be placed on walls locked from editing
Miscellaneous
- Fixed an issue where some keys in the shortcut guide would appear in QWERTY even when using an AZERTY keyboard
- Fixed an issue that prevented mods installed using the Mod Browser from being deleted when syncing the \[Document\\inZOI\\Mods] folder to a cloud backup
- Fixed awkward animations and typos
inZOI: Island Getaway DLC Exclusive Content
Swim and snorkel in Cahaya’s crystal-clear waters, where vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and dolphins await. Unwind at a resort with a variety of relaxing and recreational activities.
But remember: life on this dazzling resort island comes with its share of hard work. Each day here consists of a constant cycle of labor and leisure.
※ To access content related to Cahaya, install the free inZOI: Island Getaway DLC before launching the game.
■ Gameplay
- Boating
- Rent one of six boats to cruise the seas as you please. Steer your ship in any direction as you sail between islands.
- Cahaya Resort
- Cahaya offers three resort locations for you to stay at: the Garden Villa, Premier Ocean View Villa, and Private Water Villa. Relax at the sauna or unwind with a massage by using a spa pass, or partake in fun activities such as lucky draws or turtle races.
- Cahaya Temple
- At Cahaya Temple, you can draw fortunes, make wishes, or interact with cats.
- Snorkeling
- Renowned for their beauty, Cahaya’s waters are home to snorkeling spots teeming with fish and coral reefs, as well as legendary collectables that can’t be found elsewhere.
- Natural Disaster (Heavy Rain)
- Heavy rain is a natural disaster unique to Cahaya that causes frequent lightning strikes and prevents Zois from driving cars.
■ Character Customization
49 New Items
- Hair: 2 items
- Tops: 3 items
- Sets: 9 items
- Shoes: 3 items
- Hats: 1 item
- Accessories: 13 items
- Kids Only: 2 items
- Zoi Preset: 13 item
- Face Preset: 3 items
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