Krafton's ambitious life simulation game launches March 28 in Early Access for $39.99
Release Date and Pricing Confirmed
Krafton has officially announced that inZOI will launch in Early Access on March 28, 2025 with a price point of $39.99 (approximately £34.99 in other regions). This competitive pricing strategy, which Krafton describes as "players over profit," makes the game significantly more affordable than many modern big-budget titles and aims to make it accessible to a wider audience.
How to Play Early: Creative Suite Access
Ahead of the March 28 Early Access launch, players can get a taste of inZOI through the Creative Suite, which allows users to:
- Create their own character (Zoi)
- Build and customize a home
- Explore the game's creation tools
The Creative Suite becomes available on March 20, 2025 at midnight UK time, initially only for players who receive an invite. To get an early access key:
- Watch inZOI streams on Twitch, Chzzk, Steam, or SOOP for at least 30 minutes
- Ensure you have a Krafton account linked to the platform
- Check your messages for key drops
For those who miss out on the limited keys, Krafton has confirmed the Creative Suite will be available to everyone without restrictions from March 23 to March 27, 2025.
What is inZOI?
Developed by South Korea-based inZOI Studio and published by Krafton, inZOI positions itself as a serious competitor to The Sims with:
- Lifelike graphics that push the boundaries of the life simulation genre
- Deep simulation mechanics for realistic character interactions
- Three open-world environments at Early Access launch
- Comprehensive character needs system including hunger, hygiene, fun, social, energy, sleep, and recognition
- Career progression through various jobs and tasks
- Full building and customization tools, including furniture creation
Platform Availability
inZOI will be PC-exclusive during Early Access via Steam, with planned releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S once the game completes its Early Access phase. The duration of the Early Access period has not yet been specified.
Free DLC and 2025 Roadmap
Krafton has committed to a series of free DLC updates throughout the Early Access phase:
First Free DLC: Kucingku Cat Island (August 2025)
- A brand-new city inspired by Southeast Asian culture
- Likely releasing around International Cat Day (August 8)
- "Kucingku" translates to "my cat" in Indonesian and Malay
Update 2: Pools, Freelancer Jobs & More (Aug-Sept 2025)
- Ghost Play Mechanic for Zois who die without enough karma points
- Swimming pools and swimming abilities
- AI-Powered Build Mode Assistant
- Freelancer Jobs and Parenting System Overhaul
- City editing enhancements
Update 3: Family Tree & UI Enhancements (Oct-Dec 2025)
- Family Tree System to track generational progress
- Hotkey remapping for customizable controls
- Adjustable object sizes in Build Mode
- New furniture, UI improvements, and mod support
With its strong feature set, continuous development roadmap, and competitive pricing, inZOI is positioning itself as a major new entry in the life simulation genre for 2025.
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