How it starts
It usually starts on the night of December 31.
People:
- tidy up the house (new energy, zero leftover mess from 2026)
- take a proper, intentional shower (very symbolic)
- get dressed with intention (colors with meanings)
Colors & meanings (very cultural)
Very common in Latin countries (Brazil, Portugal, etc.):
- White → peace, spiritual cleansing
- Yellow/Gold → money and prosperity
- Red → love and passion
- Green → health
- Blue → calm and tranquility
- Pink → gentle love and self-esteem
Some people even choose their underwear based on energy—no joke 
What people eat
It depends on the culture, but usually:
- “abundance” foods (rice, lentils, grapes, fish)
- avoiding foods that symbolize scarcity or conflict
Examples:
- Lentils → money
- Grapes (12) → one wish for each month
- Fish → moving forward (because it swims forward)
- Champagne → celebration, victory
The countdown (midnight)
This is the main moment:
- countdown
- fireworks
- hugs, kisses, messages
- making wishes silently
- some cultures jump waves, toast, throw flowers into the sea, etc.
Everything is very symbolic: what you do at midnight “sets the tone” for the year.
After midnight
The party continues:
- music
- dancing
- talking
- celebrating like life just hit a reset button
The real meaning
It’s not just a party. Culturally, New Year’s is about:
- closing cycles
- being grateful
- forgiving
- setting intentions
- starting “clean,” mentally and spiritually
It’s basically: “okay, new chapter, new era.”
New Year’s Eve in inZOI — how it would work (cultural and immersive)
Before midnight (12/31 – night)
- Automatic event: “Prepare for the New Year”
- ZOIs clean the house (positive energy buff)
- Choose clothes with symbolic colors
→ white = peace | gold = wealth | red = romance, etc. - New interaction: “Set intentions for the upcoming year”
- Affects karma, luck, career, and relationships
Special dinner
Exclusive New Year’s Eve menu:
- Lucky Fish
(progress boost) - Abundance Lentils
(money +) - Festive dessert (happiness ++)
Eating together gives a real social buff.
Countdown
- Game clock becomes highlighted
- ZOIs automatically gather
- Interactions:
- “Make a silent wish”
- “Toast to the future”
- “Hug someone special”
Midnight
- Fireworks (entire city reacts)
- Collective mood changes to Euphoria
- Automatic kiss between couples
- NPCs send New Year messages
Optional traditions (map-dependent)
- Jumping waves (beach maps)
- Throwing flowers/coins (luck)
- Dancing until sunrise (exhausted but happy
)
Gameplay consequences
What the ZOI does at midnight influences:
- Overall luck for the year
- Random events
- Rare opportunities
- Relationships (friendship, romance, rivalry)
Example:
- Ignored the countdown → year starts neutral
- Celebrated + set intentions → hidden bonuses
- Fights at midnight → drama unlocked
January 1
ZOIs wake up with:
- hangover or
- feeling of a “fresh start”
Interaction: “Start the year with purpose”
USA — New Year’s Eve (party vibes)
Mood: party + hype + countdown
- Iconic event: Times Square Countdown
- ZOIs watch the ball drop on TV or live
- Parties at home, rooftops, clubs
- Midnight kiss = romance buff
- Simple party food (snacks, drinks)
- New Year’s resolutions:
- career
- body/fitness
- money
- Buff: High Motivation for goals
Gameplay focused on ambition + social
South Korea — Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Mood: family + respect + tradition
- New Year is more spiritual than party
- ZOIs wear hanbok
- Ritual: Sebae (bowing to elders)
- Receive lucky money
- Eat tteokguk (rice cake soup)
- symbolizes “aging 1 year”
- Deep conversations with family
- Buffs: Wisdom, luck, and family relationships
Gameplay focused on family bonds and social status
India — Spiritual New Year (varies by region)
Mood: spiritual renewal + prosperity
- Starts with:
- house cleaning
- decoration with flowers and lights
- Ritual of gratitude and intention
- Prayer / meditation
- Sweet foods (positive energy)
- Vibrant colors (prosperity)
- Buffs:
- Luck
- Emotional balance
- Positive karma
Gameplay focused on spirituality + balance
Brazil — Symbolic Réveillon
Mood: emotion + manifestation + party
- Dominant white clothing
- Beach as a special location
- Jumping 7 waves
- Throwing flowers into the sea
- Huge fireworks
- Buffs based on choices:
- love
- money
- peace
- Very emotional NPCs (hugs, crying, kisses)
Gameplay focused on destiny + emotion
Japan — Shōgatsu
Mood: silence, respect, and total reset
- No chaotic parties
- General cleaning (ĹŚsĹŤji)
- Temple visits
- Eat osechi ryĹŤri
- First sunrise of the year
- Buffs:
- focus
- discipline
- mental clarity
Gameplay focused on self-control and personal growth
Smart system in inZOI
- The map automatically determines the tradition
- ZOIs from other cultures can:
- participate
- be confused
- mix traditions (drama )
- Multicultural couples unlock unique events
Example:
- Korean ZOI + American ZOI
→ conflict: family vs party
→ choice affects the relationship
