[12.12.25] Bubbly social network, dating app / date spots, and other immersion-enhancing features

Brainstorm with Kjun
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Hello. Every self‑respecting open‑world sandbox game has immersion‑enhancing features that correspond to the trends and demands of its time, ranging from a modern smartphone and social to diverse locations and gameplay scenarios designed to immerse players in the world and its characters.

InZOI started with something similar, but somehow lost parts of it along the way (Bubbly rumors, trends, selfies and so on), even though it had promised this in its USP. As mentioned in the interview for Gamerant, Mar 16, 2025:

A: This full community simulation allows for the natural occurrence of various events – including rumors, trends, and illnesses – influencing social interactions and relationships. As these events unfold and create a ripple effect, they shape a dynamic, unpredictable narrative and ensure that each playthrough offers new storylines and evolving relationships for a richer simulation experience.

But later these options were reduced to just “someday”.

Some of you even proposed expanding the “Bubbly” social network, adding dating apps, and screening real movies in theaters :popcorn: — I’d love to make that happen someday!

Bubbly

What Bubbly looked like in pre‑v0.3 builds:

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My first concept like a social network similar to the one in Cities: Skylines 2:

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And the most interesting implementation for modern sandboxes in Ananta:

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Bubbly Social Network
• Use the camera in the Bubbly app to take a photo or record video and post it to the social network feed.
• Expand the app to view the feed with recent media content.
• Use the tabs to manage Recommended, Subscriptions/Following, Circles, likes, and comments.

Dating App

Here, Lovelink is undoubtedly an excellent reference, with profiles, swipes, matches, text and photo chats, and a progress bar that shows how the relationship is going.

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Date Spots

Yes, we’ve already mentioned restaurants, cinemas, clubs, ferris wheel, embankment – the list is huge. In Persona 5 as well, there are plenty of places where you can go on a date with Ann Takamaki, even the underground shopping mall.

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IMO, these things are perfectly suited for a life simulators and for most players with high replayability and should be the top priority.

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[12.19.25] General Feedback, or what I expect from inZOI before release (based on the USP and the devlogs)
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I agree with this too!

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It is mentioned that the cinemas are now open, a modern building with a red facade, located on a new buildable lot and shown in devlog videos, is CineTitan :popcorn:

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/// UPD

A Theater has been added to Dowon and Bliss Bay. However, it is currently still under construction and cannot be accessed. In a future update, the Theater will be improved so that staff turn on the screen at set times and customers enter to watch the show.

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YAY Bubbly is back and popping up a lot my baby :bubbles:

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I don’t think it ever entirely went away. My Zoi used to get Bubbly rumours about her from busking in public places, even before the update; however it didn’t seem like these were actually tracking anything or having any other effects. Maybe that’s changed in v0.5.0?

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I agree. For an outdated or niche life simulator it’s not really necessary, but all modern action games strive for social features, and without them it’s simply impossible nowadays.

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@riccardocaruso77 Don’t worry, we’ll push through and make it happen, not the first time and not the last. Thank you so much for your help in the face of such strong resistance, otherwise, what would be the point of resisting. But yes, in many ways we have to take risks so that this game doesn’t become outdated before its full release.

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A list of options that are currently either missing or not functioning.

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  • Send a Malicious Rumor Text (bad/terrible karma - removed)(not functioning)
  • Send a Rumor Text (bad karma - removed)(not functioning)

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Click on either option, and your rumor will start circulating on social media and among other Zoi.
After you spread your first rumor, you’ll start getting text messages from Bubbly. These updates will let you know how your rumors are progressing and whether they’re getting any attention.

  • Send a Prank Text (bad karma - removed)(removed)
  • Like a Friend’s Post (good karma - removed)(removed)
  • Send Secret Text (removed)
  • Upload Complimentary Post on Bubbly (good karma - removed)(not functioning)
  • Leave Complimentary Comment on Bubbly (good karma - removed)(not functioning)
  • Send a Thank You Message (good karma - removed)(removed)
  • Sign a Online Petition for Enviromnetal Protection (good karma - removed)(not functioning)
  • Post a Selfie on Social Media (Value - Challenger)
  • Urge - Want to Post a Selfie on Social Media

New school options to be expanded with fully functioning schools/network

  • Use Bubbly During Class
  • Film Trending Bubbly Challenge with Friends
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