During a recent global online showcase streamed on YouTube and Twitch, inZOI Producer and Director Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim shared key details about the upcoming life simulation game. Set to launch next week in early access, inZOI will be available for $39.99 with no in-game purchases. Players who purchase the game during early access will receive all updates and downloadable content at no additional cost.
Features and Upcoming Content
Kim teased several exciting additions planned for the game, including:
- Freelance job opportunities
- A ‘ghost play’ mode
- Kucingku, a Southeast Asian-inspired cat island
- Swimming pools and swimming skills
- A family tree feature
- Additional professions and more
These updates will be gradually rolled out as the game progresses through its early access phase.
Creative Studio Demo and How to Access It
For players eager to get a taste of inZOI before its release, the developers have launched a free demo called “Creative Studio.” This standalone experience allows users to customize their character and home. However, accessing the demo requires participation in a streaming event, where players must watch inZOI gameplay on specific platforms to unlock the demo.
Here’s how players can obtain access to the demo:
- Twitch & Chzzk: Link a KRAFTON ID to the chosen streaming platform and watch an inZOI stream for at least 15 minutes. After meeting these conditions, a key will be granted.
- Steam: Watching a live stream of inZOI on the Steam store page for at least 30 minutes will automatically add inZOI: Creative Studio to the Steam library.
- SOOP: Viewers must accumulate 30 minutes of watch time on a broadcast with the inZOI category to receive a key.
The Drops event runs until March 22 at 23:59 UTC, but supplies may run out earlier. If players miss out, they can still access the demo starting March 23, when it will be made available to everyone until March 27 at 23:59 UTC.
Developer’s Vision and Technical Requirements
During the showcase, Kim shared his vision for inZOI, emphasizing the game’s goal of offering players experiences beyond real life while providing a unique perspective on everyday challenges.
“I hope that players will be able to experience things that they can’t in real life, feel a sense of control over life itself, and have the opportunity to look at life from a slight distance. It has been a rough ride and there may still be some shortcomings, but we are committed to paying close attention to feedback from our community as we continue to improve the game towards its full release as soon as possible.”
From a technical standpoint, inZOI will require a powerful PC to run at maximum settings. The game supports NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution and features the ‘Smart ZOI’ NPC system, which utilizes NVIDIA ACE and a locally running Mistral NeMo Minitron small language model to enhance NPC behavior.
Final Thoughts
With an early access launch just around the corner, inZOI is shaping up to be a promising addition to the life simulation genre. The commitment to a single-purchase model without microtransactions and the developer’s engagement with community feedback suggest that inZOI could offer a fresh take on the genre. Fans will be able to jump into the experience on March 28, with more updates on the horizon.
