The inZOI v0.5.1 hotfix focuses on improving overall stability while addressing a wide range of gameplay related issues that affected business operations, NPC behavior, progression flow, and object interactions. Several long standing inconsistencies tied to Zois, family systems, and world navigation have also been resolved.
In addition to gameplay fixes, the update corrects visual and functional problems in Build Mode and the character customization workflow, while also eliminating crashes that occurred under specific conditions. The result is a more consistent and reliable experience across both Windows and macOS versions.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where entry was blocked during business hours when purchasing business lots operated by NPC Zois
- Fixed an issue where police NPCs continued following players after arrest dialogue ended
- Fixed an issue preventing imprisoned Zois from being released while other actions were in progress
- Fixed an issue where trials could not proceed due to Opportunity Cards failing to appear intermittently
- Fixed an issue where revenue from paid lectures during business operations was not paid correctly
- Fixed an issue where food items had identical selling prices regardless of quality
- Fixed an issue where business lot information did not immediately update after deleting a family operating a business
- Fixed an issue preventing interaction with fruit baskets after canceling fruit beverage preparation on business lots
- Fixed an issue where fishing rods placed on the ground could not be picked up again
- Fixed an issue where selecting Continue in the Ascend popup caused progression to stall
- Fixed an issue where the family tree displayed incorrectly after moving to another city
- Fixed an issue where Zois appeared from below ground when using Water Taxis
CAZ
- Fixed an issue where the color wheel was disabled for clothing items created using Modkit
Build Mode
- Fixed an issue where lights attached to lower floor ceilings moved together when adjusting the roof
- Fixed an issue where four Snowflake Light variants shared the same appearance
Crash Fixes
- Fixed multiple crash issues occurring under specific circumstances
The inZOI v0.5.1 hotfix was released on December 24, 2025. The update is available on Steam for Windows PC version 20251224.9501.W and Mac version 20251224.9498.M.
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