inZOI: Everything you need to know about the new life sim

InZOI: a screenshot of the InZOI character creator.
(Image credit: Krafton)

InZOI from developer Krafton is a new life simulation game that was released into Early Access on March 28, 2025. It's a massive launch for casual gamers, as it looks to 𝔉be one of the biggest Sims 4 competitors right now, having reached the top of the Steam charts in only a few hours of its launch. However, following the months since we first got our hands on the game, there have been some updates. And,ꩵ there's certainly some information that you should keep in mind before you dive in and create your own characters or "Zois."

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, inZOI has more realistic graphics than The Sims' signature style, with highly detailed character models that promise to be expressive thanks to new AI technology. As a sandbox experience, you also have plenty of tools to play around with when it comes to customization, and since its initial gameplay reveal last year, we've also learnt of its pretty hefty PC requirements. Still, even though we've lots of exciting 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:games like The Sims in the works - such as the澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询: indie project Paralives - inZOI is still the talk of the town.

As one of the biggest 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new PC games and one of the most exciting 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new games of 2025, 🌠we're here to guide you thꦯrough all the information you need to know before grabbing your wallet. From the inZOI release date, reviews, gameplay, and more details, here's everything to know about the new realistic life sim.

inZOI release date

A screenshot of a character standing outside in the new game inZOI.

(Image credit: Krafton)

The Early Access inZOI release date was March 28, 2025. However, we are still waiting fo🍰r news on a date fo🦄r the game's full launch.

Originally, the new life sim from Krafton was expected to be released sometime in 2024. Howeveꦗr, the studio confirmed that the delay will allow the team to "contin🧜ue working to improve any areas that need attention, striving to create a game that truly captures the essence of life simulation."

If you want to dive into the game straight away, read our guide on 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:how to get started in inZOI.

inZOI platforms  

InZOI screenshot showing two characters posing for a photo in front of a fountain

(Image credit: Krafton)

The inZOI platforms have been confirmed for PC and console. However, Early Access is currently only available on PC.

A console release is expected to follow a full release on PC for the game, although the developer has yet to confirm specific platforms—an inZOI PS5 and Xbox Series X release is likely. However, due to this title's graphical prowess, we can likely rule out a Switch release. Still, maybe it will be an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming Switch 2 game. Stay tuned for updates!

inZOI reviews

InZOI screenshot from creation studio demo which depicts a shockingly realistic character model rendered in Unreal Engine 5

(Image credit: Krafton)

At theꦕ time of writing, inZOI reviews among critics have been pretty mixed. However, on the the majority of the reviews are "ꦉvery positive". So take from that what you will!

In our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:inZOI review, we found the game lacking in its current state, with author Miri Teixeira writing that it "currently underperforms and overpromises." However, we also pointed out tons of potential. Given that the game is still in Early Access, our 🗹thoughts on inZOI may change in the future.

The game is also still fun to play in its current state, so hopefully, this is just the beginning of🀅 its journey to success.

InZOI Character Studio

InZOI screenshot showing how detailed the Character Studio options are with thousands of points of customisation available

(Image credit: Krafton)

While the inZ꧂OI character studio demo is no longer available for download, it did giv♈e us direct insight into what Krafton is hoping to achieve with its Unreal Engine 5-powered life sim.

The characꦆter creation options within inZOI offers over 250 options – including age, name, body type, outfit, and more – with the ability to select from a daunting range of colors, accessori൩es, and art. It's exceptionally impressive.

inZOI trailer

The inZOI trailer was shown during 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, demonstrating the motions we'll be going through to take charge of various characters and help build up their sur🌄roundings, including housing, as well as managing their day-to-day lives.

In short, the plot of inZOI has you starting out as an intern at a company, and it's your job to manage neighborhoods of virtual people called 'Zois.' Much like The Sims 4, it's essentꦡially up to you to make their lives as smooth as possible, like managing the stress levels of ind𝄹ividual Zois, for example.

inZOI gameplay  

InZOI screenshot showing two Zois hanging out and playing darts at an amusement park

(Image credit: Krafton)

InZOI is a life sim that's set to directly rival The Sims. Whether you're controlling your 'Zois' directly or observing them in the world you've created, this hyper-realistic simulation is design🉐ed to generate unique stories and give you the tools you need to live out the life of your dreams from the comfort of your own home.

From what we've seen of inZOI in a﷽ction so far, there's a wide range of day-to-day activities to indulge in – which can include aspects like working in an office or a convenience store, or some more social aspects like hanging out at a PC café. There's also an in-game messaging system, where you'll be notified on your phone when someone wants to meet up and chill, or when a new family has moved into the nearby city.

And yes, since this is a life sim game, you can be sure ♊your Zois can undertake various activities in their spare time. Krafton says this can include singing, playing a musical instrument, painting, reading, watering flowers, playing arcade games, working out, and ♎more.

As part of the past character creator demo, inZOI players realized that there's actually an in-game 3D printer that produces💙 copies of objects you scan in from the real world. You simply need to take a photo😼 that's as clear as possible of an object you want to scan into inZOI, and it'll replicate it in the game its✱elf.

In 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:an interview with GamesRadar+, director Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim shed more light on some of the features we can expect, such as ambitious-sounding cities "made up of 300 Zois, each interacting with each other and forming relationships of their own free will based on theiꩲr innates trait♛s".

Kjun also explains that Zois can "influence the communities they live in by spreading rumors, setting new fashion trends, and even catching or transmitting flu." Zois intelligence is also a major selling point, and players will get the chance to play with an AI tool that makes Zois more responsive a🌸nd lifelike via the "Smart Zoi" options available in the game.

"Built with NVIDIA ACE, inZOI introduces Sma🥀rt Zoi, Co-Playable Characters (CPC) that are more reactive and realistic than anything you’ve seen before," as explained in an .

"Players will experiencꦚe a comprehensive community simulation, where every Zoi in the city acts autonomously, driven by their life goals, and reacting to their environments and the events happening around them, leading to deeper levels of immersion and complex social situations."

Does inZOI use AI?

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InZOI developer Krafton has addressed concerns over its use of generative AI in the game. "We have seen that there are some discussions regard🌄ing the Generative AI feature used in inZOI," reads th🌊e announcement on .

"All AI features within inZOI utilize proprietary models developed by KRAFTON and are trained using solely company-owned and copyright issue-free assets and data. In addition, inZOI's AI capabilities are built in to the client as on-device solutions and ✤th🦂erefore do not make communications online with external servers. We deeply appreciate your valuable feedback, and we will make every effort to prevent any potential issues in the future."

For clarity, inZOI does use special Nꦆvidia AI tech for its characters. This makes the Zois smarter and more lifelike. You can se𝓰e a full breakdown of this in-game AI in the video above.

inZOI roadmap  

InZOI screenshot showing driving features in the game, which will allow you to navigate a highly detailed city

(Image credit: Krafton)

InZOI might be in Early Access, but Krafton already has a plan in place for how the game is going♓ to expand after launch. For one, inZOI has updated its karma system, which can either provide your Zois with good or bad attributes depending on your performance. These effects won't necessarily kick into gear immediately - you could face serious consequences further down the line, depending on yo♊ur choices.

Additionally, there's a city-editing tool being planned for inZOI. This will let you edit various aspects of your city, like the weather, flowers, and fauna, and even how clean or dirty the streets are. A lot of elements of inZOI focus on the more social side of things, and as such, some features in the current roadmap include social activities like going for walks to the cafe, or doing karaoke with your friends. We are also gettin൩g a third city soon.

Expanded Mod support is also being pushe🦩d for In꧙zoi, with Krafton releasing a separate for people to follow throughout 2025 as well.

inZOI mods  

InZOI screenshot showing two zois taking a selfie on a beachfront

(Image credit: Krafton)

Right now, modding support is planned to expand for inZOI, as per the roadmap. The inZOI ModKit will be released in May 2025 after the May update. Folks can download it via the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Epic Games Store.

The inZOI ModKit has the following features listed below:

  • Downloadable assets
  • Plug-ins for Maya and Blender
  • Modding with Unreal Engine
  • CurseForge compatibility

Additional modding updates will be released in September 2025, and (according to an announcement on the ) "will introduce modding features 🎃for charꩲacter appearances and buildings".

There's𒅌 also a Decem🔯ber modding update scheduled that "will allow most outfits to be modded and introduce features for script editing and localization."

It seems the inZOI is leaning heavily into the modding community, which isn't surprising given how modding is a major player for its competitor, The Sims 4, as well. Only time will tell how active modders are with this title, though. So, while we wait for all these updates to drop, check out our guide to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:inZOI cheats and codes.


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Hirun Cryer is a freelance reporter and writer with Gamesradar+ based out of U.K. After earning a degree in American History specializing in journalism, cinema, literature, and history, he stepped into the games writing world, with a focus on shooters, indie games, and RPGs, and h꧅as since been the recipient of the MCV 30 Under 30 award for 2021. In his spare time he freelances with other outlets around the industry, practices Japanese, and enjoys contemporary manga and anime.

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