InZOI’s Game-Changing Hotfix: New Camera, No More Bugs, and Enhanced Visuals!

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Summary

  • InZOI releases a new hotfix update on April 15.
  • The update makes improvements to the default Build Mode camera and also adds a new free camera.
  • New light shadow casting options aim to address the visual inconsistency of created characters.

Once more, InZOI Studio has rolled out an update for their life simulation game in early access, which is currently available. This new update introduces a free camera feature in Build Mode, rectifies multiple bugs, and enhances player experience with several quality-of-life improvements. Players can explore these updates immediately.

This update marks the third major correction for this month, following an earlier one on April 4 which introduced a popular player request – the ability to halt Zois’ aging process, much sought-after by fans who felt the aging speed was too rapid. The update also tackled numerous bugs, such as Zois sleeping excessively long hours, points in relationships accumulating too swiftly, and more. Moreover, players were delighted to observe an enhancement in Zois’ eating behavior with this patch; now, once food is prepared, they will eat it instead of merely gazing at the dish in awe.

In just under two weeks since the last update for the game InZOI, developer InZOI Studio has rolled out another round of changes, fixes, and new features with their April 15th update. The official patch notes detail that this latest release enhances the default camera settings in Build Mode and introduces a free camera option. Players who typically navigate using WASD keys will now have the ability to activate the free camera in Build Mode and maintain regular control over the gameplay. Additionally, there are several other significant improvements, such as an update to the way light shadows are cast within the game.

InZOI, known for its visually stunning life simulation games, continues to strive for enhancement. The recent update has focused on refining character appearances within the game and introducing new light shadow casting options. The development team asserts that shadows are now cast by both outdoor streetlights and indoor lights, intending to provide a more authentic and lifelike visual experience. Additionally, they aim to reconcile the feedback received over time regarding the inconsistency in character appearances between those seen in the Character Studio and the live game.

In the most recent version, you won’t find any fresh material, but fans have lots to anticipate. As outlined in the official post-release plan for InZOI, the creative minds responsible for the hugely popular life simulation game are set to roll out their first significant content upgrade next month. This update will include in-game cheat codes, enhancements to relationships, an adoption system, improvements to Build Mode, outfit changes, and much more. Additional updates have also been scheduled for August and October, offering even more exciting features and content for players to explore.

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.

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