During the inZOI Global Showcase, game director and inZOI Studio CEO, Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim, provided new details on highly anticipated life sim, inZOI.
InZOI will launch via Steam Early Access on March 28. The Early Access price is $39.99, and will include free updates and DLC during the entire Early Access.
The first update will arrive in May, adding various improvements, modding features, and cheat codes. In August, the second major update will add a new “cat island,” swimming pools (and swimming), and new professions. Free updates will continue to roll out every two months.
At launch, the Early Access version will feature a 3D printer to turn 2D images into 3D objects, facial and motion capture, over 250 customization options, and other AI-powered tools.
Motion capture is still a work in progress, along with manual driving. Tall (30+ft) structures can be built, but currently lag the game.
The Global Showcase was heart-felt and endearing, with Kim admitting that “during difficult moments in my life, I played The Sims.” And how he was inspired to create a modern, realistic life sim after playing The Sims with his son.
“I hope that players will be able to experience things that they can’t in real life, feel a sense of control over life itself, and have the opportunity to look at life from a slight distance,” said Kim. “It has been a rough ride and there may still be some shortcomings, but we are committed to paying close attention to feedback from our community as we continue to improve the game towards its full release as soon as possible.”
The Q&A at the end is definitely worth watching, with some insightful comments on multiplayer, flying objects, licensed branding, and more.
The Showcase already revealed how players can jump into the InZoi Creative Studio demo early, via Twitch Drops. The Twitch Drops are available through March 22, with the demo available up until Early Access launch on March 28.
InZoi is rated T for Teen.
