The Beyond the Fundamentals 2026 Roadmap (Part 2) outlines inZOI’s long-term development direction, focusing on major feature expansions beyond core gameplay improvements. The roadmap is being developed by a dedicated internal team working in parallel with the main development team, ensuring continued progress on stability and core systems.

All initiatives described are currently in active R&D validation, meaning timelines and scope may evolve based on technical feasibility, testing results, and community feedback.

🔍 Development Overview

The roadmap highlights four major pillars under active research and development:

  • Advanced Modding Tools

  • Canvastown & the Fate Engine

  • Multiplayer & inZOI-online

  • AI NPC Systems (ongoing R&D)

These initiatives are designed to expand inZOI’s capabilities without reducing resources allocated to existing gameplay improvements.

🧩 MOD Roadmap 2026

Development Direction

To lower the barrier of entry for mod creators, inZOI will introduce wizard-based modding tools while continuing development toward script-based modding. Due to deep engine integration requirements, some features require longer validation cycles, but development is being accelerated wherever possible.

📅 Modding Schedule

January 2026

  • ModKit: Improve asset handling using a JSON-based structure to prevent data mismatches

  • inZOI: Add an integrated in-game mod management system

March 2026

  • ModKit: Expand CAZ Wizard to support accessories, motions, and facial modding (MetaHuman guide included)

  • Improve project management tools (search, asset merging)

  • Enhance Sound Wizard with partial replacement and addition

  • inZOI: Enable real-time installation and application of graphics asset mods during gameplay

June 2026

  • ModKit: Add vehicle modding, migrate to Unreal Engine 5.6, and test content template modding (e.g., farming)

  • inZOI: Begin R&D integration with the CLO platform

  • Shared R&D: Preparation for PS5 and Mac mod support (availability subject to platform policies)

October 2026

  • ModKit (R&D): Test multiplayer-linked modding and an AI-assisted data modding wizard

December 2026

  • ModKit: Introduce Lua script modding support

🌍 Canvastown Roadmap 2026

Development Direction

Canvastown is designed as a compact, performance-friendly city where players can capture, preserve, and share meaningful gameplay experiences. It serves as the first operational stage of the Fate Engine, with plans to expand Fate Engine functionality to other cities over time.

By allowing players to save and share their most compelling “runs,” Canvastown aims to preserve the genre’s emergent storytelling strengths while reducing randomness-driven frustration.

📅 Canvastown Schedule

March 2026

  • Integrate Canvastown and the Fate Engine into a unified system

May 2026

  • Expand Fate Engine functionality to cities beyond Canvastown

  • Add update and download features to the Canvastown canvas

June 2026

  • Release Canvastown #1: a small village with approximately 40 lots

October 2026

  • Release Canvastown #2: expanded to around 50 lots, featuring a calm rural countryside theme

🌐 inZOI-online Roadmap 2026

Development Direction

inZOI-online represents a new direction for the life-simulation genre. Due to its complexity, the system is being developed alongside continuous migration of the base game. Throughout 2026, features will be validated through internal testing and community feedback, helping define the long-term service model and target audience.

📅 inZOI-online Schedule

January 2026

  • Create and save an account-linked personal Zoi

  • Add save-and-resume functionality for hosted online sessions

February 2026

  • Launch web-based Main, Plaza, and Lobby/Waiting Room pages

  • Add online chat channels

  • Update the online-only My Zoi feature

March 2026

  • Allow players to decorate their house and save it to their account

  • Enable co-op play inside player homes

June 2026

  • Add tools for hosts to adjust rules and manage participants

  • Enable shared play with official inZOI mods

October 2026

  • Support large-scale multiplayer via dedicated servers

  • Allow hundreds to thousands of concurrent players per server, including visits to major cities

🔮 Looking Ahead

The Beyond the Fundamentals roadmap signals a major evolution for inZOI, emphasizing creative freedom, shared experiences, and scalable online systems. While timelines remain flexible due to R&D validation, the outlined direction reflects a strong commitment to long-term growth and community-driven development throughout 2026.