inZOI News
The latest news and rumors about inZOI for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about inZOI updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of inZOI for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
“I’m building up the courage too”: InZOI director on Crimson Desert’s success and why Asian devs look to the West
Hyungjun Kim, director of the Korean life sim InZOI from Krafton, spoke to GamesRadar+ during a closed-door meeting in Seoul. The conversation touched on the success of Crimson Desert and the current state of the Asian games industry.
“I don’t know why he’s so untalented”: inZOI director made his son play the game to learn development
Hyungjun Kim, head of inZOI Studio, shared a personal story about his son during a Q&A session at Krafton’s office in Seoul.
inZOI Developers Reveal Multiplayer Plans for 2026 — From Shared Homes to Servers With Thousands of Players
The development team behind the life simulation game inZOI has unveiled an updated roadmap for 2026, shedding more light on the project’s key development directions. The main focus is on inZOI-online, a large-scale multiplayer mode set to significantly expand the game’s scope.
Most Successful Games of 2025 on Steam Revealed
Valve has decided to unveil the most profitable games released in 2025 on Steam. The complete list, featuring 100 titles, can be found here.
inZOI Developers Reveal Ambitious Plans For 2026 — A Focus On Core Mechanics And The Game’s Rehabilitation
The developers of inZOI have released a major December update detailing the future of the project and unveiling a full roadmap for 2026. The team’s main goal is to refocus development on polishing and strengthening the game’s core systems.
Life Sim inZOI Is Getting Multiplayer — At the Personal Request of South Korea’s President
Once touted as a potential “Sims killer,” inZOI has had anything but a smooth ride since its Early Access launch on Steam in March. After a sharp drop in player numbers, the life sim managed to win some of its audience back thanks to a mellow, Stardew Valley-style Halloween DLC. But Krafton isn’t ready to stop there.
Krafton Offers Employees Years of Pay to Quit as Company Shifts Focus to AI Development
South Korea–based Krafton — the publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, InZOI, and the upcoming Subnautica 2 — has launched a large-scale voluntary resignation program, offering employees compensation equal to years of salary. The move follows the company’s recent public declaration that it is becoming an “AI-first” organization focused on advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
Trailer for Major Free DLC for inZOI Released — Launches August 20
The developers of life simulator inZOI have unveiled the trailer for the game’s first expansion, which will introduce a brand-new city. The DLC will be completely free for all owners of the base game.
First DLC for inZOI Announced — Players Will Get It for Free
Krafton continues to expand its life simulation game inZOI, which has faced a drop in player count and online activity. The project will receive its first DLC featuring a new area, a summer event, and various bonuses — and it will be released for free.
Life Simulator inZOI Receives Official Mod Support
Just over two months after its release, inZOI has officially added mod support. Developer Krafton has also introduced over 200 new customization items for characters and homes.
Modder Removes Censorship from inZOI
The life simulator inZOI has received a mod that removes censorship from the game. This new mod eliminates the blur effect applied during shower and toilet scenes. You can download it here.
First Hotfix for inZOI Released — Controversial Option Removed from the Game
South Korean life simulator inZOI has received its first hotfix with several improvements. Separately, the developers reported that they fixed a bug that allowed players to run over all NPCs in a row with a car.
InZOI Gets a Nude Mod
It hasn't even been 24 hours since InZOI launched in Steam Early Access, and the game has already received a mod that removes the main character's clothing. The modification was created by a modder known as FrancisLouis.
«The Sims Killer» inZOI Released in Early Access — Developers Remove Denuvo
On March 28, the highly anticipated Korean "The Sims killer" inZOI launched in early access, boasting photorealistic graphics and a range of unique features. Just days before release, the developers responded to player feedback and removed Denuvo, which immediately led to the game being widely shared online.
Life simulator inZOI received highly positive reviews on Steam
Just a few hours after its early access release on Steam, the life simulator inZOI has already garnered over 600 reviews. At the time of writing, the game holds a rating of 88%.
inZOI Launches in Steam Early Access: Build Careers, Form Relationships, and Change Characters' Fates
The life simulator inZOI, based on Unreal Engine 5, has launched in Steam Early Access. To celebrate, the developers released a short video featuring dancing characters.
Life Simulator inZOI Becomes Most Anticipated Game on Steam
A new leader has appeared in the list of the most anticipated games on Steam. This time, the list was headed by the South Korean life simulator inZOI, ahead of several projects at once.
inZOI Developers Threaten Pirates with Strict Legal Action
Recently, the demo version of the life simulator inZOI was released on Steam, receiving very positive feedback from gamers. However, the developers are already warning players to refrain from piracy.
Free inZOI Demo Now Available on Steam Without Restrictions
Three days after the release of the demo version of the life simulator inZOI, the developers opened access to everyone. Let us remind you that the South Korean competitor of The Sims will be released on PC at the end of March.
inZOI Demo Now Available on Steam — But You Have to Watch a Stream First
Krafton has just released a demo for inZOI, the so-called Sims killer built on Unreal Engine 5. The game is free to try, but before installing it, players must watch a livestream.
Korean The Sims Analogue inZOI Will Get Another Demo With Two Key Features
The developers of inZOI have decided to test the life simulator once again before releasing it in Early Access. The Korean life simulator on Unreal Engine 5 will receive a demo with two important features that players will be able to try out.
inZOI Getting Adult Content Thanks to Modders
After inZOI's developers announced in early March that their life simulator would not feature adult content, modders have stepped in to fill the void, announcing the WickedZoi mod.
At Least an RTX 2060 Required — inZOI Devs Reveal System Specs and Graphics Comparison
Krafton has shared the official system requirements for the life simulation game inZOI. Along with a traditional spec sheet, the developers also released a video showcasing graphical differences across settings.
Steam's Most Anticipated PC Game of March Revealed
Thanks to SteamDB, we can take a peek at the most anticipated games of March on Valve's platform! The top 10 were determined by the number of followers they've gained.
Korean «The Sims Killer» inZOI to Feature Full-Fledged Fights and Realistic Player Avatars
The developers of inZOI talked to future players on their Discord server, presenting a list of features that will appear in the Korean life simulator on Unreal Engine 5. Among them are a full-fledged fighting system and pets.
New Gameplay Shown for inZOI, a Korean Open-World «Sims Killer» on UE 5
A half-hour gameplay video of the life simulator inZOI has appeared on the ENFANT TERRIBLE YouTube channel. This time, viewers were shown entertainment and activities in the seaside area of the city of Bliss Bay.
inZOI developers have published a full list of localizations
The developers of the life simulator inZOI, which has been nicknamed «The Sims killer» by the people, have released a full list of localizations on Steam. Let us remind you that early access starts in March 2025.
Release Date Announced for inZOI — The Korean «Sims Killer» with Photorealistic Graphics
The creators of inZOI, the South Korean «Sims killer,» have announced the exact release date for its early access launch, set for next spring on March 28, 2025.
A free character editor inZOI has been released on Steam. Here's what it's capable of
You are probably familiar with inZOI — a realistic life simulator in spirit of The Sims. Today, developers from Krafton released a demo version where players can create their own character. It is available for free on Steam.
New gameplay of the ambitious Crimson Desert has been released
Developers from the Pearl Abyss studio have released a new gameplay video of their open-world action RPG Crimson Desert. The excerpt showed a fight with bandits and a battle with a real monster.
New inZOI gameplay with realistic graphics shown
The creators of the life simulator inZOI from the Krafton studio have given some players access to the future project. Blogger hugothester tried out the gameplay of the Korean competitor to The Sims and shared a half-hour video with character customization, construction and gameplay.
Paradox reveals development costs for canceled Life by You
In its latest financial report, Paradox revealed the full cost of its life simulator Life by You. They managed to spend about $20 million on the game before development was cancelled.