InZOI (stylized "inZOI") is an upcoming life simulation game developed by Krafton. The game is scheduled to be released for Microsoft Windows in late 2024, with a later release for current-gen consoles.[1]
| InZOI | |
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| Developer(s) | Krafton |
| Publisher(s) | Krafton |
| Director(s) | Hyungjun Kim |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | PC Q4 2024 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S TBA |
| Genre(s) | Life simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editInZOI takes place in a variety of open world environments, where players can direct their characters by point-and-click or by direct control. Players can customize their characters and houses how they desire, as well as edit the environments.[2][3] The player is an intern at a company, whose job it is to manage a neighbourhood of virtual people named Zoi.[4][5] Players will be able to share their creations and find new ones through the in-game canvas, and InZOI will also come with plugins to allow for easy mod creation.[2]
The game has an open world, as well as a mode where one can directly control a Zoi. The game has drivable vehicles as well as "active" careers, where the player can make the Zoi fulfill certain tasks. It also allows the ability to use generative AI to create in-game patterns. It has a custom furniture maker. There are eight needs, including "recognition".[6]
Development
editInZOI is being developed by Korean game studio Krafton. The producer and director for InZOI is Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim.[2] The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5.[7] The development of inZOI began in early 2023, with Krafton aiming to create a life simulation game that epitomizes depth and player agency. The game's development team was composed of industry veterans known for their work on high-profile simulation games. They sought to integrate advanced AI algorithms that drive character behavior, making each Zoi's actions and interactions as lifelike as possible.[8][9]
The graphics engine used in inZOI was specifically developed to render highly detailed environments and characters. It allows for nuanced lighting effects, realistic textures, and intricate facial expressions, setting a new visual standard for the genre.[10] A significant aspect of the game's development focused on the "Canvas" platform – an integrated system designed for creators to share their custom content. This system has been instrumental in building inZOI's community and fostering a shared space for creativity and collaboration among players.[11] A character creator was released on August 20, 2024, on Steam. It was available for a limited time, and was removed by August 25, 2024. It gained 18,000 concurrent players at one point.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sunam, Sujita (May 3, 2024). "InZoi Releases Roadmap And Gameplay Trailer Without Multiplayer". Screen Plays Mag. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Anticipated Life Simulation Game inZOI Reveals New Features in Development Roadmap Video". Krafton Press Room. April 30, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Panthaa (August 24, 2024). "On a joué à InZoi, le sims killer sud-coréen : bluffant mais un peu frustrant…". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Comrie, Sam (August 23, 2024). "Sims rival InZOI has lofty ambitions, but even the sky needs a limit". PCGamesN. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ 개발PD등판! inZOI 이제 다 알아보자! LEAK_부산 지스타에서 만날 수 있는 inZOI 숨겨진 이야기 #inZOI #크래프톤 #지스타 (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Morton, Lauren (August 21, 2024). "9 things we know about Inzoi from its new gameplay reveals". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Hayley (November 16, 2023). "New Sims-Like Game InZoi Reveals A Photorealistic Take On Life Sims". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Doyle, Jack (May 21, 2024). "This Upcoming Game Is Like 'The Sims,' but Better". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "KRAFTON's AI Journey: Path Walked, Path Ahead". Krafton. April 4, 2024. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ Oberlin, Madison (May 2024). "inZOI vs. The Sims 4: A New Challenger Approaches in Life Simulation". InZOI Resource. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Morton, Lauren (April 30, 2024). "Beautiful upcoming Sims competitor Inzoi reveals tons of weird features like sleepwalking, custom crime rates, and relationship hard mode". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Morton, Lauren (August 21, 2024). "Thousands of Sims fans are flocking to the limited time demo for Inzoi Character Studio to make effortlessly gorgeous Zois". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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