Publisher Krafton and developers InZOI Studios has announced that InZOI, a life simulation game inspired by The Sims, will slide in early access on March 28, 2025. This announcement was made at the InZOI Online ShowcaseIn this article, we'll take a look at the latest gameplay footage, reveal pricing, and announce the content update plan until the end of 2025.
Developer Vision and the Journey to Early Access
Game director InZOIThe project, Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim, explained that it was created because he wanted to bring a life simulation game with modern visuals. As a big fan of the genre, he felt that there weren't many games that offered a similar gaming experience to this one. The Sims in the latest technology.
High expectations from the community caused the game to experience delays before it was finally decided to be released in early access. In this way, the developers hope to gather feedback from players to improve the game before the final version is released.
Gameplay Concept and Early Access Pricing
In InZOIThe player will take on the role of an intern at AR Company, a company that manages a virtual world filled with creatures named Zoi. Gameplay focuses on social interaction, character development, as well as player freedom in building their digital life.
When early access opened, InZOI will retail for USD 39.99. This price may feel quite high for a game that is still in the development stage, but the developer has confirmed that all future updates and DLC will be provided for free until the game reaches full release.
Renewal Roadmap 2025
The development team has prepared four waves of major updates throughout 2025, bringing various additional features that enrich the gameplay.
May (Update 1)
- Mod kit (Maya, Blender)
- Lifestyle-based weight and muscle adjustments
- System adoption and relationship enhancement between characters
- More complex building modes and new furniture collections
- Cheat codes first in-game
August (Update 2)
- Mode ghost play
- Swimming pool and swimming features
- System freelancer jobs
- AI in build mode
- Improved parenting interactions
- My Cat, the Cat Island DLC
October (Update 3)
- Adjustment of object size in build mode
- UX improvements for home moves
- More furniture and new clothes
- Added support for modding
December (Update 4)
- Memory system Zoi
- Option to switch cities
- Interaction based traits
- Indoor temperature measurement
- Improved build mode and more furniture
- Mod update
My Cat DLC, The Cat Island: A City in a Parallel World Inspired by Indonesia
As part of the August update, free DLC My cat, the Cat Island will present a new city in a parallel world InZOI. The city is designed to evoke a feel that is reminiscent of the beauty of Indonesia, especially its tropical tourist destinations. With white sandy beaches, clear waters and rich marine ecosystems, My cat brings players a more immersive exploration experience.
In addition, the city is also filled with stray cats that roam various locations, adding a unique appeal to players who want to interact with them. It's not just a setting, My cat brings an atmosphere that depicts life on a tropical island more realistically.
Some of the features in this DLC are still in development and will be announced closer to the release date. Its presence will add to the variety of locations in InZOIThis makes it a richer and more diverse life simulation experience.
Developer Commitment to InZOI's Future
Kjun emphasized that his team is eager to hear feedback from players in order to improve InZOI. They are committed to continuously improving the quality of this game before the final version is released.
For those of you who are interested in modern life simulation games with lots of customization options, InZOI could be one of the noteworthy titles. Early access-coming soon on March 28, 2025 for PC.
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