Krafton’s much-anticipated life simulator inZOI has been delayed to give the game a ‘stronger foundation.’ Read on to learn more about what the game’s director said in his official statement on Discord.

inZOI Release Date Moved to March 28, 2025inZOI’s Delay Due to Positive Player Feedback

Kjun compared the extended development to raising a child. "Among primates, raising a human child to adulthood takes the longest," he said, metaphorically linking inZOI;s progress to the long journey of nurturing a game until it’s truly ready for its audience. This delay is partly influenced by positive player feedback from character creator demos and playtests. According to Kjun, these interactions helped the team realize "the responsibility we have to provide players with the most complete experience possible."

"After reviewing your feedback from inZOI… we have made our decision to release inZOI in Early Access on March 28, 2025," added 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."

While delays in the gaming industry are sometimes met with disappointment, Krafton is doubling down on its commitment to produce a game worthy of the excitement it has garnered. This is especially true considering inZOI's character studio alone garnered 18,657 simultaneous-player peak in its short lifespan of just less than a week before its removal from Steam on August 25, 2024.

First announced in Korea in 2023, inZOI is touted by fans as a potential competitor to The Sims. It aims to redefine the life-simulation genre with unmatched customization and realistic graphics. By delaying the launch to March 2025, Krafton seems to aim to avoid launching an incomplete game, especially after Life By You was canceled earlier this year. This delay, however, puts inZOI in competition with Paralives, another life simulator set to release in 2025.

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