Korean Sims-Like ‘inZOI’ Postponed to March 2025

Krafton's highly anticipated life simulator, inZOI, has been pushed back to March 28, 2025, to ensure a superior gaming experience. This decision, announced by director Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim on the game's Discord, prioritizes building a "stronger foundation."

The delay, Kjun explained, is partly a response to overwhelmingly positive player feedback from character creator demos and playtests. The team recognized the need to deliver a complete and polished product, hence the extended development time. He likened the process to raising a child, emphasizing the lengthy commitment required to nurture a game to its full potential.

"After reviewing your feedback from inZOI… we have made our decision to release inZOI in Early Access on March 28, 2025," stated Kjun. "We apologize that we could not bring you the game sooner, but this decision reflects our commitment to giving inZOI the best possible start."

The postponement, while potentially frustrating for some, underscores Krafton's dedication to quality. This is particularly evident given the character creator's impressive 18,657 concurrent player peak during its brief availability on Steam before its removal on August 25, 2024.

Initially unveiled in Korea in 2023, inZOI is poised to challenge The Sims' dominance in the life simulation genre, boasting unparalleled customization and realistic visuals. The delay aims to avoid releasing an unfinished product, a lesson learned from the cancellation of Life By You earlier this year. However, this also places inZOI in direct competition with Paralives, another life simulator slated for a 2025 release.

While fans must exercise patience until March 2025, Krafton assures a richly rewarding experience, promising countless hours of gameplay "for years to come." From managing work stress to virtual karaoke nights, inZOI aims to carve its own niche within the life simulation landscape, exceeding expectations as simply a Sims competitor. Further details regarding the inZOI release can be found in our related article.