InZOI First Anniversary Update: Flower Shops, Movie Theaters, and Over 1,300 New Items
Exactly one year after entering early access, InZOI has received a massive update. The developers at Krafton didn't just fix bugs — they added entirely new mechanics, from mini‑maps and multitasking to full‑fledged flower shops and movie theaters. The game also now features a calendar, a memory system, and the ability to drive cars. The update is already available on Steam and Mac.
Anniversary as a Reason for a Major Update
On March 26, 2026, InZOI celebrated its first anniversary in early access. To mark the occasion, Krafton released what they describe as the most feature‑packed update of the year. Rather than adding many new features, the team focused on improving existing mechanics and fixing long‑standing issues.
In their official statement, the developers thanked players for a year of collaboration:
"What we're most proud of is staying true to the goal we set from the beginning: communicating closely with our players to develop the game together. Even with this one‑year anniversary update, our focus remains on making the game better, delivering more improvements than ever"
New Businesses: Flower Shops and Movie Theaters
Floristry. Fully functional flower shops have been added to the game. Zois can grow six new types of flowers, craft bouquets and flower baskets. With high Gardening skill, flowers can gain special effects. Existing flower shops can now be purchased as businesses.
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Movie Theaters. Zois can now not only watch movies but also run a movie theater. Four genres are available: horror, comedy, teen romance, and documentary. To operate a theater, players need to install a movie screen and a popcorn machine.
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Other Business Mechanics. New interactions related to massage and yoga have been added. Businesses can place tip jars, with income tied to customer satisfaction levels.
Mini‑Map and Transportation
One of the most anticipated features has finally arrived. The mini‑map can be moved anywhere on screen or disabled in settings. It displays the player's Zoi, family members, and object icons.
Vehicles. Zois can now drive cars found throughout the city. Residential lots now include family‑exclusive parking spaces, and public parking lots have been added across the city. Bicycles are also available. If a collision is imminent, vehicles will automatically slow down — a small touch that makes driving feel more realistic.
Theft. If a Zoi steals someone else's car, they may be arrested. Stealing crops from other Zois also now counts as a crime. The chance of arrest for minor offenses has been reduced, and rewards for extortion have been adjusted.
Smartphone, Calendar, and Multitasking
Smartphone. Zois can now call other characters and receive calls. Phone numbers can only be obtained by asking in person. Contacts can be blocked or deleted, and blocked Zois can ask to be unblocked when meeting face‑to‑face.
Calendar. A 28‑day monthly calendar system has been added. It displays holidays, birthdays, and due dates. Seasonal festivals are held for each season: Spring Festival, Halloween Festival, and Winter & Year‑End Festival.
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Multitasking. Zois can now do multiple things at once. For example, they can eat while walking or hold food while talking. If something interesting happens nearby, a character may get distracted and start a new action.
Babies and Growing Up
Babies received special attention. Their needs have been rebalanced, and they can now be customized in the appearance editor. Newborns are born without teeth and gain them as they grow. A quick cleanup interaction for babies has been added.
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Aging up now happens after a Zoi blows out candles at a birthday party or spends their birthday alone without candles.
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Memories and Status Updates
A Memories system has been added, unlocking additional interactions based on positive or negative experiences. A Milestones system records important moments in a Zoi's life.
A new Status Updates menu displays all events and changes in a Zoi's life, with notifications for every significant moment.
Conversations, Romance, and Group Interactions
Conversations. The outcome of a conversation now depends on a Zoi's traits and characteristics, as well as relationship type. Traits and emotions can unlock special interactions that previously required high relationship scores. Conversations can now be started outdoors (not just on lots). NPCs will no longer interrupt ongoing conversations.
Romance. Zois can ask their spouses out on dates. Teenagers can more easily date characters their own age. A "Kiss Passionately" interaction has been added, along with several new romantic interactions.
Group Interactions. "Enjoy Lower‑Body Soak Together" and "Have a Pillow Fight" have been added. Zois can "Snuggle and Talk" while lying on a picnic mat. Twelve fitness‑related group activities, six instrument‑related activities, four critical thinking activities, and a "Build a Snowman Together" interaction are now available.
Create a Zoi and Building
CAZ. Body shapes have been adjusted to appear more realistic. The randomizer can now be set to change only selected features. Wedding dresses can now have their colors changed. Long hairstyles no longer clip through hoodies, and the design of default underwear has been changed. Six baby outfits, three adult underwear items, and one bottom item have been added.
Building. Property sizes have been standardized into seven formats. When loading the game, the system will show which properties need updating. Swimming pool water levels can now be adjusted. Adjustable‑size rugs have been added, and grid snapping has been improved. The height of shorter tables has been increased from 35 cm to 45 cm. Holiday landmarks, festival booths, textured tiles, traditional objects, modular roofing, and more have been added — over 1,300 new items in total.
Mods and Settings
ModKit now supports mods for animations, accessories, and faces. Newly downloaded mods can be applied without restarting the game. Search and filter functions have been added to the ModKit project manager. Multiple mods can now be packaged at once.
Cheats. Two new commands have been added:
UnlockSiteArea — allows locked areas to be edited in Build Mode.
ToggleModinsight — displays and extracts the properties of a selected mod.
Bug Fixes and Optimization
Developers fixed over 80 bugs. Notable fixes include:
- Issues with baby interactions resolved
- Reduced frequency of cooking being canceled due to a newborn's crying
- Fixed the coffee cup drinking animation
- Clothing clipping issues fixed
- UI display issues corrected
On the graphics front: shadows, character materials, and indoor nighttime lighting have been improved. Shadows have been added to city maps on high settings.
The update is massive. In essence, Krafton didn't just add a few new features — they reworked fundamental systems: transportation, conversations, business management, and aging. The game feels deeper, and the world feels more alive. The addition of a mini‑map, calendar, and memory system brings InZOI closer to classic life simulators while retaining its own visual style and mechanics.
The first year of early access has been productive. Judging by the patch notes, the developers are genuinely listening to the community and steadily improving the game. For anyone who has been waiting to try InZOI, now is a great time to jump in.
