The newest inZOI v0.4.4 Hotfix has arrived, bringing another batch of stability upgrades, smarter UI behavior, and several important gameplay fixes. This update focuses on polishing daily interactions, improving build consistency, and ensuring the user interface behaves correctly across new and existing save files.

🗓️ Patch Information

  • Patch Date: November 19, 2025

  • Game Version:

    • Windows PC Steam: 20251118.8820.W

    • Mac Steam: 20251118.8821.M

✨ Improvements

💭 Better Thought Bubbles

Thought bubbles now appear less frequently and in more context-appropriate situations, reducing visual clutter and making Zoi behavior feel more natural.

🍽️ Faster Cleaning

If two in-game hours pass after a meal, players can now clear all dishes at once, making cleanup quicker and more convenient.

🧰 Bug Fixes Overview

🎮 Gameplay Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where Zois refused to clean because House Cleanliness did not decrease.

  • Fixed crowd Zois rapidly changing outfits near the beach.

  • Fixed Zois automatically switching into swimwear during snowy or rainy weather when passing the beach area.

🧱 Build Mode Fixes

  • Fixed floor tile size resetting to default after loading a save file.

  • Fixed deck deletion removing the underlying floor tiles unintentionally.

  • Fixed the search autocomplete not working in the Property Presets tab.

🖥️ UI & UX Fixes

  • Fixed overlapping UI elements (portrait, Needs, Emotions, Urges) when starting or loading a game.

  • Fixed issues where UI elements couldn’t be moved or placed after continuing from a save.

  • Fixed UI layout resetting incorrectly when loading a save.

  • Fixed Reset to Default showing the wrong popup in Game Options.

  • Mac Only: Fixed abnormal display on the Rabbithole Skip screen.

🔧 Other Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where manually triggering Update Site from the lobby caused infinite loading.

🧡 Summary

The v0.4.4 Hotfix focuses on making the in-game experience smoother and more intuitive — from smarter thought bubble behavior to more reliable UI layouts and consistent build functions. While a small patch, it delivers meaningful quality-of-life improvements for both builders and storytellers.