After the drop of the April 29th update, that seemed to initially be the May update, we have finally heard word from the InZOI team about the next InZOI Update! Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim, Producer and Director of InZOI, shared a new development diary that is based around foundational systems. Meaning, these features may not seem groundbreaking or incredibly expansive right now, but they will be the base for many new features added later and can expand so much of what InZOI’s game is currently capable of.
Next InZOI Update Coming June 2026!
○ As stated in Kjun’s Development Diary, the next update will be coming in June 2026! It was also noted that the features introduced or worked on this week are more foundational, intending for them to be basic systems to be expanded upon for later updates and features.
○ Work towards establishing items you can use to stream video directly from the local files on your PC. It was noted that due to licensing and other issues, direct streaming from media companies would not be possible. You can also change the audio, video/audio speed, and angling of the video.
○ This feature will also likely include playing music from your local files directly to speakers in-game.
○ A ring menu feature is in development for the console version of InZOI, but is also now being adapted to the PC version. Will allow customization so you can choose what is present.
○ There are plans to implement features that use the Playstation 5 DualSense controllers, like a mini-game/feature to “Blow out” birthday candles in-game by blowing into the controller.
○ Another DualSense feature being worked on that may be added is a fishing minigame.
○ They are working on adding more cause and effect events, or connections, to items and actions in game. The examples provided are..
○ Spilling water on the ground and another Zoi walking over it, causing them to slip.
○ Spilling water on a PC, causing your friend who is using it or repairing it to be electrocuted.
○ Spilling water or hitting a computer with a frying pan, causing it to break.
○ Adjustments are also being made to the ragdoll physics depending on the situations in which they are triggered.
○ These adjustments seem to be specifically to make the ragdolling more sensitive, reactive, and dramatic. This includes Zois being ragdolled and falling off of platforms or roofs, and also Zois ragdolling and hitting other objects, like walls or furniture.
○ Working on expanding the “Look At” system in the game. Some ways this will be implemented is to allow your Zoi to follow your cursor in Create-A-Zoi, as well as to adjust the systems required to allow Zois to walk while holding hands.
05.08.26 Expanding on Foundations
Hello,
Sorry everyone for the late upload.
As soon as the video was finished, we found out an API error occurred on Discord, but luckily, it didn’t last too long, so I’m uploading it now
Though the Brainstorm topic for this week is well explained throughout the video, I want to ask again through text to have you all share how you would utilize some of these fundamental features from the video. Looking forward to all of your wonderful ideas
I hope everyone has a joyous weekend.
-Kjun
What features expected in the next InZOI Update in June are you most excited to see expanded upon? Do you have any ideas for how these features could be used that wasn’t touched on? Comment and brainstorm below!
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