What is inZOI Island Getaway?
Island Getaway is a free add-on for inZOI. It adds a new city named Cahaya. The city has three islands. The Steam page lists the add-on as free, and it needs the base game.
Steam shows August 19, 2025 as the release date. Some websites say August 20. We use the Steam date.
You are on the LifeSim blog. We make a different game, so this post only reports what the pages say about inZOI.
Is Island Getaway free?
Yes. The Steam page of the add-on shows the price as free. The Steam page of the base game lists the add-on in its DLC section with the same label, free. Sims Community also calls it a free DLC for all players who have the Early Access build.
One source disagrees. The Sims Tree calls Island Getaway the only paid expansion so far. The Steam page lists it as free, so we follow Steam. If a price shows in your store, trust your store.
The base game still costs money. We opened the base page on October 11, 2026. It showed a price of $39.99 for the Early Access version. Read is inZOI free? for the full price story.
What is in Island Getaway?
The Steam page describes the new city of Cahaya. The city has three islands.
The main island
You can farm, gather, and fish here. Steam lists crops, minerals, and gemstones. You can sell the resources, craft items, or deliver them to the Corner Store. Steam also says that the weather can change suddenly.
The resort island
This island is for leisure. Steam lists swimming, snorkeling, a massage zone with sauna sessions, and a nearby temple. The page also lists underwater reefs.
The deserted island
A third island lies between the other two. Steam calls it mysterious and deserted. Sims Community says that you can explore the uninhabited islands.
Resort events
You earn Resort Coins and use them for rewards. Steam lists events on weekdays: arcade games, lucky draws, treasure hunts, Turtlebot races, and pool parties.
Can your Zoi live and work in Cahaya?
Yes, you can live there. Steam says that you can start a new family in the city or move a family there. Sims Community says that a Zoi can take a short trip, take a long sabbatical, or live on the islands.
Jobs and schools are not in Cahaya. Sims Community says that the design excludes them, and that players are meant to be self-sufficient through farming or fishing. That is a design choice from the preview article. Check the game today to see if it still holds.
What is the difference between Cahaya and Kucingku?
Sims Community says that the third world of inZOI was formerly named Kucingku and is now named Cahaya. Other pages, including fan wikis, give a different order for the names. We could not find one source that settles the order.
The practical answer: search for both names. Players and websites use both. If you read an older post that says Kucingku, it most likely means the same island city.
What did the studio say before the release?
Sims Community wrote about the update in July 2025, before the release. The article names the update the Cahaya Update and ties it to the Island Getaway add-on. It lists a livestream, inZOI@Cahaya, on August 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM UTC, on the official YouTube and Twitch channels. The studio planned to reveal the add-on there.
The preview also lists these items.
- A tropical island setting, inspired by Indonesian tourist spots.
- Cultural hot spots that are inspired by real civilizations.
- A sailboat on the open sea, shown in the concept trailer.
- More natural emotional expressions, an improved relationship system, and deeper interactions.
- A Mac port of inZOI through Steam and the Mac App Store. The article gives no date for it.
A preview is a plan. The Steam page of the add-on is the better list of what shipped. Use the preview only to learn what the studio wanted to show.
How do you get Island Getaway?
The Steam page says that the add-on is free to download and that it needs the base game. Own the base game first. Then open the Steam page of the add-on and add it to your library.
The page does not say if the add-on is on another store. The Mac App Store listing of inZOI is outside what we opened. Check that store if you play on a Mac without Steam.
What does Island Getaway need to run?
The Steam page of the add-on lists its own system requirements.
| Part | Windows minimum | macOS minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit | macOS Sequoia 15.0 |
| Processor | Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Apple M1 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD RX 5600 XT, 6 GB | Apple M1 graphics |
| Storage | 40 GB | 36 GB |
The Windows page also lists DirectX 12 and a broadband internet connection. The recommended Windows setup is an Intel i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16 GB of memory, an RTX 3070 or RX 6800 XT, and 60 GB of storage. The recommended Mac setup is an Apple M3 with 16 GB of memory and 45 GB of storage.
For the base game and for other computers, read inZOI system requirements.
Will there be more DLC for inZOI?
The Sims Tree reports on an interview with the game director, Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim. The article says that no other paid expansions are planned for the near future, and that the director does not want to repeat the expansion-heavy model of The Sims 4.
The same article says that the full 1.0 launch is planned for early 2027, with a PlayStation 5 version that is likely to launch at the same time. It lists these goals for 2026: careers, school, karma, prisons, vehicles, and stable performance.
Plans change. The Steam page says that the roadmap may change. Read the inZOI PS5 post and the Canvastown post for more on those plans.
Is Island Getaway worth installing?
It costs nothing, so the cost is your storage and your time. Use this rule:
- You like farming, fishing, and slow play: install it.
- You want jobs, school, and a busy city: skip it. Cahaya has neither.
- Your computer sits near the minimum specification: check the requirements table first.
If the island fits you but you want other games in the genre, read games like inZOI.
Where does LifeSim fit?
LifeSim has no islands that you install. You pick a real city on Earth and live there. The people around you work, travel, and talk with you in open text. Read how to play.
LifeSim does not have a farm or a resort. If you want a 3D island and building tools, inZOI is the better choice. LifeSim is free in the browser, and it does not need an install.
Questions
Do I need to buy Island Getaway?
No. Steam lists it as free. It needs the base game.
Is Island Getaway on Mac?
The Steam page of the add-on lists macOS requirements, so the add-on is listed for Mac.
How many islands does Cahaya have?
Three: a main island, a resort island, and a deserted island between them.
Can I use Island Getaway with mods?
We found no statement on this. Read inZOI mods for what we know, and inZOI cheats for the console.