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The inZOI team is back with another development update, this time showcasing a mix of visual improvements, new animations, customization features, and one major new system planned for Create a Zoi. ๐งฌ
While the upcoming update is primarily focused on fixing bugs, improving stability, and rebuilding the game's autonomy systems, the latest development video gives us a look at several features currently in development. ๐
๐ธ Photo Mode Becomes More Convenient
The team is making taking pictures a little smoother.
Using the “Take a Picture” interaction will automatically open Photo Mode, allowing players to immediately start setting up their shot.
The Expressions and Poses toolbar will also now appear as soon as Photo Mode is opened. This means players will no longer need to click on the screen first just to access those options. ๐ท
๐งฉ Browse Mods Is Getting a Redesign
The Browse Mods interface is receiving a design overhaul aimed at making information easier to understand and improving overall navigation.
The exact final design was not shown in detail, but the goal appears to be making it easier for players to browse and understand available mods. ๐ง
๐ฌ New Animations Are in Development
Several new animations were shown during the video.
These include:
- ๐ฎ A new firing animation for police confrontations
- โก Police officers using taser guns, rather than regular firearms
- ๐ A more advanced fighting animation for Zois experienced in combat
- โค๏ธ A new animation for sleeping with a partner while embracing each other
- ๐ถ Improvements to baby walking animations based on community feedback
- ๐ฆ A dramatic shark attack death while scuba diving
As always, these features are still in development, so the final versions may change before release.
๐บ๏ธ New Locations and Future Content
The video also briefly showcased several new locations and objects currently being prepared for future content.
Not much information was provided about exactly where or when these additions will appear, but they offer another small preview of what the team is working on behind the scenes. ๐
๐ New Hairstyles and Full-Face Masks
More customization options are also on the way.
The developers are working on new hairstyles inspired by requests from the community, giving players additional ways to customize their Zois.
Another new accessory type shown in the video is full-face masks, which can be worn over a Zoi's face for some more unusual and creative looks. ๐ญ
๐งฌ A New DNA System for Create a Zoi
The biggest feature shown in this week's video is a new DNA system for Create a Zoi.
The system will allow players to first create parent Zois and then generate their offspring using their DNA. Players can keep generating results until they find an appearance they like.
Importantly, this system is not limited to newborns. Players will be able to create offspring in different age groups, as long as the selected child is younger than their parents.
The system will also support creating an offspring using:
- ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง Two created parents
- ๐ง One created parent
- โ One unknown parent, whose DNA is used alongside the created Zoi
This could provide much more flexibility when creating families directly in Create a Zoi.
๐ณ Set Up Your Family Tree
Once a family has been created, players will also be able to define the relationships between its members using a family tree system.
This should make it easier to establish exactly how every family member is connected, especially when creating larger or more complex households. ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ฆ
๐ ๏ธ Stability and Autonomy Remain the Main Priority
Alongside these new features, Kjun once again emphasized that the team's main focus for the upcoming update is not adding a large amount of new content.
Instead, the developers are reviewing fundamental systems, fixing bugs, addressing issues from the community's FF list, and rebuilding parts of the autonomy system from the ground up.
The goal is to make Zois behave more naturally and reliably, rather than continuing to add new features while existing systems conflict with one another.
So while this update may appear smaller in terms of brand-new content, a significant amount of work is happening behind the scenes to strengthen the foundations of inZOI. ๐ง
๐จ๐ณ inZOI Is Heading to TapTap 2026
The team also announced that inZOI has been invited to 2026 TapTap and will attend the offline gaming event in Shanghai next month.
The event will take place on September 12–13 at Hall A of the West Bund Art Center and will feature game demos, exhibitions, developers, and creators.
For the inZOI team, it will also be an opportunity to meet players in China and introduce the game to a new audience in person. More details about the team's plans for the event are expected next week. ๐
