InZOI Hotfix Adds Requested Feature, Fixes Bugs, and More

InZOI developer InZOI Studio has once again released a new hotfix update for its early access life simulation title. The latest update adds a new free camera in Build Mode, makes numerous bug fixes, and includes some much-needed quality-of-life improvements for InZOI players to check out right now.

The update is the third significant patch of the month. The previous one arrived on April 4 and included another highly requested feature, finally allowing players to prevent their Zois from aging, as many fans were complaining that the aging process was far too quick. The update also included a plethora of bug fixes, including fixes for Zois sleeping for excessively long periods, relationship points accumulating too quickly, and more. Fans were also pleased to see that the patch finally improved Zois’s behavior when eating food, as they will now actually eat the food after it is cooked instead of standing there and staring at the dish in amazement.

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Less than two weeks after the previous InZOI update, developer InZOI Studio has once again released a new hotfix with another round of changes, fixes, and new features. According to the official patch notes, which can be found further down this article, the April 15 update has made improvements to the default camera in Build Mode and also added a new free camera option. Players who are used to using WASD to navigate can now enable the free camera in Build Mode and control the game as they would normally. There are also plenty of other notable improvements, including an update to the game’s light shadow casting.

While InZOI is undoubtedly one of the most graphically intense life simulation games around, there is always room for improvement. The latest patch has improved the in-game character appearance and added new light shadow casting options. The InZOI team says that shadow casting effects have now been applied to both outdoor streetlights and indoor lights, which should deliver a more natural and realistic graphical experience. It also aims to address the long-standing feedback from players surrounding the “visual inconsistency” between characters viewed in the Character Studio and the ones viewed in the live game.

There’s no new content in the latest update, but there is plenty for fans to look forward to. As detailed in the official InZOI post-launch roadmap, the development team behind the smash hit life simulation title is aiming to release its first major content update next month. The patch will feature in-game cheat codes, relationship improvements, an adoption system, Build Mode improvements, outfit updates, and much more. Further updates are then planned for August and October, featuring even more features and content for players to check out.

InZOI Hotfix Update Patch Notes for April 15

Hotfix Details

• Patch Date: April 15th, 2025 at 10:00 (UTC)
• Game Version: 20250414.2252.W

[Gameplay Update]

• Improvements of Build Mode default camera and addition of free camera
  • Default camera – improved usability for camera movement and rotation
  • Free camera – added free camera for Build Mode where players who are used to WASD control can use conveniently
• Improved In-game character appearance: Light shadow casting update
• Addition of Streetlight Shadows
• Addition of Furniture Lighting Shadow Option
• Addition of Realistic Shadow Option
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Shadow casting effects have been applied to both outdoor streetlights and indoor lights, delivering a more natural and realistic graphical experience. We hope this update addresses long-standing feedback regarding the visual inconsistency between characters viewed in the Character Studio and those seen during gameplay. Due to optimization limitations, this feature was not implemented during the initial development phase. However, in response to continued player feedback, we have introduced shadow casting as part of our ongoing improvements. Further enhancements are expected with an upcoming engine update scheduled for this summer. Please note that enabling shadow casting may impact performance depending on your hardware. We recommend referring to the detailed settings guide below to adjust the feature according to your system environment.

Check for more details: https://playinzoi.com/en/news/8544

[Bug Fixes] Gameplay

• Fixed an issue preventing players from resuming gameplay
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] An issue was identified where game progress was not properly saved under certain conditions, preventing players from resuming gameplay. This occurred due to the ESC key failing to exit Map Mode as intended, and the transition to the lobby proceeding before the save process had fully completed—occasionally resulting in corrupted save files. To address this, we have updated the ESC key functionality to correctly exit Map Mode and revised the transition logic to ensure it occurs only after the save has been successfully completed.
• Improved so that a Zoi’s lifespan is changed each time the game is resumed, preventing repeated deaths at the same age
• Fixed an issue where Zois would not die in fires immediately or were unable to use stairs and fire extinguishers during fire incidents
• Fixed an issue where certain objects were missing after reverting to a default lot
• Fixed an issue where locked doors and windows could not be replaced after adjusting platform height on apartment lots

Ambition/Goal

• Resolved an issue where certain goals in the “Notorious Villain” ambition were not completing
• Fixed an issue where certain goals (Partners in Love, Nation’s Sweetheart) in the “Pursuit of Love” ambition were not being counted correctly
• Fixed an issue where certain goals (Philanthropist) in the community contribution ambition were not properly counted
• Corrected the lot price display text for the “Financial Success” ambition
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] As progress for this ambition is determined solely by the lot value—excluding the cost of furniture and buildings when relocating—the in-game text has been revised to clearly communicate this condition.

Career and Interaction

• Fixed an issue where the third rank of non-interactive (rabbit hole) careers could not be reached
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Addressed an issue in both Dowon and Bliss Bay where experience points were not properly accumulating after the second rank
• Removed the Karma Requirement for Animal Feeding Interactions
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] Previously, feeding interactions with cats and pandas in the City Appearance feature were only available when a certain Karma condition was met. This requirement has now been removed, allowing players to interact and feed animals at any time. This interaction was originally intended to serve as a “positive action” to help improve neutral Karma. However, we have revised this design, as it did not align well with the actual gameplay patterns of inZOI players.
• Fixed an issue where conversation interactions were unavailable while Zois were riding a vehicle

UI/UX

• Improved sorting so that player-created households are now displayed at the top of the family list
• Fixed an issue where Zois became unresponsive, and the UI failed to display during furniture crafting interactions
• Corrected the mismatch between UI display and actual behavior for vertical camera movement in default camera mode
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] The key bindings for vertical movement were changed from Q: Up / E: Down to E: Up / Q: Down to match the on-screen UI display.
• Fixed an issue where the mouse hover function behaves abnormally after using certain features within the Canvas upload pop-up

Canvas

• Fixed an issue where accessories created using the 3D Printing feature could not be uploaded to Canvas

Crash Fixes

• Fixed an issue where crashes could occur intermittently under specific conditions
• Added a crash warning popup for Intel 13th and 14th generation CPUs
  • [Official Comment from the inZOI Team] This popup notifies players of potential unexpected crashes when using Intel 13th or 14th Gen processors. Please refer to the FAQ for more information.