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While [[Zoi]]s can explore the [[city]] on foot or potentially use [[public transportation]], owning a personal [[vehicle]] offers convenience and freedom. [[Cars]] are the sole means of personal vehicle transport currently available in [[Early Access]]. They allow Zois to travel longer distances and explore the city in style. Cars are considered a luxury [[item]] and are not strictly required for getting around. | |||
==Quick Guide== | |||
===Purchase a Car=== | |||
Use the [[Dream Car]] app on your [[Smartphone]] to purchase a [[vehicle]]. Pick your desired [[car]] and hit the Buy button, and it will be parked right outside your [[home]]. With a car, you can travel long distances. | Use the [[Dream Car]] app on your [[Smartphone]] to purchase a [[vehicle]]. Pick your desired [[car]] and hit the Buy button, and it will be parked right outside your [[home]]. With a car, you can travel long distances. | ||
== | ===Drive a Car=== | ||
To find your car, click on your active [[Zoi]] and select [[Car Interaction]] - [[Get In Car]] to have them enter the car. | To find your car, click on your active [[Zoi]] and select [[Car Interaction]] - [[Get In Car]] to have them enter the car. | ||
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You can also press '''[Tab]''' to switch the [[camera view]]. Driving from inside the car (1st person view) offers a more immersive experience. | You can also press '''[Tab]''' to switch the [[camera view]]. Driving from inside the car (1st person view) offers a more immersive experience. | ||
==How to Acquire a Car== | ==How to Acquire a Car== | ||
To purchase a car, your [[Zoi]] must use the [[Dream Car]] app on their [[Smartphone]]. Within the app, you can browse the available cars. | To purchase a car, your [[Zoi]] must use the [[Dream Car]] app on their [[Smartphone]]. Within the app, you can browse the available cars. | ||
===Buying Process=== | ===Buying Process=== | ||
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#Open the [[Smartphone]] (icon next to the Zoi's portrait) or press [P] | #Open the [[Smartphone]] (icon next to the Zoi's portrait) or press [P] | ||
#Select the orange [[Dream Car]] app icon. | #Select the orange [[Dream Car]] app icon. | ||
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==Driving Your Car== | ==Driving Your Car== | ||
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The [[Zoi]] who purchased the car is the one who can drive it. To begin driving: | The [[Zoi]] who purchased the car is the one who can drive it. To begin driving: | ||
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#Open the [[Edit City]] menu (map) by pressing '''[M]'''. | #Open the [[Edit City]] menu (map) by pressing '''[M]'''. | ||
#Click on a destination lot or marked location. | #Click on a destination lot or marked location. | ||
#Select the | #Select the '''Drive Here''' option. | ||
Your Zoi will walk to the car, enter it, and drive. You can press '''[Tab]''' to switch to a first-person view ("shoulder view") to watch the journey. Automatic driving sequences may sometimes involve a loading screen between locations and can be less scenic. There is also an option to skip the trip entirely. | Your Zoi will walk to the car, enter it, and drive. You can press '''[Tab]''' to switch to a first-person view ("shoulder view") to watch the journey. Automatic driving sequences may sometimes involve a loading screen between locations and can be less scenic. There is also an option to skip the trip entirely. | ||
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Besides driving, Zois can interact with their cars in several ways when parked: | Besides driving, Zois can interact with their cars in several ways when parked: | ||
* | *'''Get In/Choose Seat:''' Select Driver's Seat, Passenger's Seat, Behind Driver's Seat, or Behind Passenger's Seat. | ||
* | *'''Use Trunk:''' Open and close the front or back trunk. | ||
* | *'''Wash the Car:''' Manually clean the car to restore its appearance if it gets [[dirty]]. | ||
* | *'''Repair:''' Fix the car if it gets [[damaged]], likely from an [[accident]]. | ||
* | *'''Take a Selfie With Car:''' The [[Zoi]] poses on the hood for a selfie. This action raises the [[Media Production]] [[skill]], though the photos taken aren't viewable in-game. | ||
* | *'''Roll Windows:''' Roll individual [[windows]] up or down. | ||
* | *'''Turn On Lights:''' Toggle Headlights, Emergency Lights, and Left/Right Turn Signals. | ||
* | *'''Emergency Exit:''' If a Zoi becomes stuck inside the car (due to a potential bug where the exit option disappears), open the [[Psycat Guide]] menu (bottom right) and use the [[Emergency Rescue]] button to spawn the Zoi nearby outside the car. | ||
==Limitations and Considerations== | ==Limitations and Considerations== | ||
* | *''Age Restriction:''' Only Zois in the [[Teenager]] [[age group]] or older can drive. [[Child]] Zois cannot sit in the Driver's Seat. | ||
* | *'''Functionality:''' Driving is described by some as currently superfluous, meaning it may not be significantly faster than [[walking]] or using the [[subway]]/[[public transport]]. Its primary function might be for role-playing rather than pure efficiency in [[Early Access]]. | ||
*'''Other Vehicles:''' Currently, only cars are available as drivable vehicles. It is unknown if or when other types like [[boats]], [[planes]], or [[motorcycles]] will be added. | |||
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==Additional Information from the Developer== | ==Additional Information from the Developer== | ||
While the game allows [[Zoi]]s to own and drive [[cars]], it is not | While the game allows [[Zoi]]s to own and drive [[cars]], it is not a driving simulator. The devs said they prioritized simulating the city’s population (up to 300 Zois, even if they are offscreen, each living out their own [[AI]] routines). Because of that heavy simulation load, they cannot devote GTA-level resources to vehicle physics. They may refine local car behavior in updates, but for [[Early Access]], the driving system is simple. | ||
A question came up about the Steam Deck: though InZOI is not officially "Steam Deck–verified", the technical director tested it and reported it does run on a Deck, albeit with custom control mappings. | |||
[[Category:Game Mechanics]] [[Category:Features]] [[Category:Transportation]] | [[Category:Game Mechanics]] [[Category:Features]] [[Category:Transportation]] | ||