InZOI Prepares August Update: Rethinking Autonomy, Cooking Improvements, and New Create‑A‑Zoi Features
The InZOI developers continue to share weekly details about the game's progress. In the latest developer diary, published on July 24, 2026, producer Kjun revealed a major overhaul of the autonomy system, improvements to cooking, baby care, and new features in the character editor. The main goal of the upcoming August update is to make the simulation more convincing and natural.
Earlier, we covered the plans for the August update, the team reorganization, and the "Fundamentals First" roadmap.
Rethinking Autonomy: From Chaos to Logic
Kjun admitted that the team is reworking the autonomy system "from scratch" instead of making small tweaks. Instead of random actions, Zois will now make more meaningful decisions based on context and their surroundings.
Example from the developer diary:
If a Zoi wants to sit down and eat, the game now searches for the most suitable place step by step. First, it checks if there's a dining table or a small table in the same room. If not, the search gradually expands to other rooms. If the Zoi is on a residential or commercial lot, the search covers the entire lot, with priority given to indoor spaces rather than open areas. If the Zoi is in a public place or off the lot, the search is conducted within a 40-meter radius. If no suitable table is found, the Zoi will find the nearest chair and eat while holding the food.
Special attention is given to the social aspect: if family members or friends are nearby, the system will try to seat them together so they can share a meal naturally.
Kjun also noted that the team is working on optimizing these processes to avoid performance drops when many Zois make decisions simultaneously.
"I'm genuinely ashamed that such fundamental aspects of behavior still required this much attention. If you've noticed other situations where Zois' autonomous behavior feels awkward or unnatural, please let us know. Your experience and feedback are incredibly valuable and often help us find the best solutions," Kjun wrote.
Changes to Cooking and Food
The cooking system will also receive improvements.
If food is left on the table for too long, Zois will now put it in the refrigerator instead of immediately throwing it away – a more sensible approach to food storage.
Two new recipes have been added to the game: mushroom soup and lamb chop.
Some existing dishes and ingredients have received graphical updates – they now look more appetizing and realistic.
Baby Care and Create‑A‑Zoi
Babies haven't been left out either.
Cribs for infants will now be surrounded by toys and decorative elements to look more realistic.
New sub‑categories for infant interactions have been added to simplify navigation and speed up finding the right actions.
The ability to create infants directly in Create‑A‑Zoi has been added – now you can customize their appearance, traits, and other parameters from the start.
Improvements to the Character Editor
Create‑A‑Zoi will receive several important new features.
Family members will be displayed on the left side of the screen, making it easier to switch between them while editing.
Improvements to the family tree and relationship system are expected.
The ability to change school uniforms for all students will be added – you'll be able to set a single style for the entire school.
When to Expect the Update?
All these changes will be included in the August update, which, according to the developers, will be an important milestone in InZOI's development. The team continues to follow the "Fundamentals First" approach, focusing on strengthening the game's core systems.
Kjun's Message
At the end of his post, Kjun addressed the players with warm words:
"We continue to review the game one system at a time and will work to make InZOI the best simulation. Lately, there's been unbearable heat in many parts of the world. Please take care of yourselves, stay cool, and have a wonderful weekend. Thank you."
The August InZOI update is aimed at what the community has long been asking for: more meaningful and logical autonomy, an improved cooking system, and expanded character creation options. The developers acknowledge that fundamental systems need refinement and promise to continue working on them. If the promised changes truly make Zois' behavior more natural, it will be a significant step forward for the game.
