inZOI, Korean Sims-Like, Postponed to March 2025

Krafton's highly anticipated life simulator, inZOI, has been pushed back to March 2025 to build a stronger foundation. This article details the director's official statement from the game's Discord server.

inZOI's Launch Postponed to March 28, 2025

Delay Driven by Positive Player Feedback

Fans of Krafton's realistic Sims competitor will need to exercise patience. Despite earlier plans for an early access release before the year's end, inZOI's launch is now officially slated for March 28, 2025. Director Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim announced the delay on Discord, emphasizing that the extra development time will ensure a superior gaming experience.

Kjun used the analogy of raising a child to illustrate the game's development process. The extensive development time, he explained, is comparable to the lengthy nurturing required to raise a child to adulthood. This decision is partly due to overwhelmingly positive feedback from character creator demos and playtests. The response highlighted the team's commitment to delivering a comprehensive and satisfying game.

Kjun's statement confirmed the March 28, 2025 early access release date, apologizing for the delay but reaffirming their dedication to providing inZOI with the best possible launch.

⚫︎ Data from SteamDBWhile game delays often cause disappointment, Krafton's commitment to quality is evident. This is particularly notable given inZOI's character creator's impressive 18,657 concurrent player peak during its brief availability on Steam before its removal on August 25, 2024.

Initially revealed in Korea in 2023, inZOI is anticipated to rival The Sims, promising unparalleled customization and realistic visuals. The March 2025 launch aims to prevent releasing an unfinished product, especially in light of Life By You's cancellation earlier this year. This delay, however, places inZOI in direct competition with Paralives, another life simulator scheduled for a 2025 release.

The wait until next March will be challenging for eager inZOI fans, but Krafton assures the result will be a game worth countless hours of playtime for years to come. From managing a Zois' career to virtual karaoke with friends, inZOI aims to transcend its status as a Sims competitor, carving its own unique niche within the life simulation genre.

For further updates on inZOI's release, please refer to the linked article.