inZOI Rivals The Sims: Sells 1 Million Copies, Teases Major Updates and Modding Revolution

May 9, 2025
inZOI Rivals The Sims: Sells 1 Million Copies, Teases Major Updates and Modding Revolution
  • inZOI, launched in early access on March 28, 2025, has quickly become a competitor to The Sims, achieving remarkable success by selling one million copies in its first week and ranking highly on Steam.

  • Despite its initial success, the game currently holds an 81% positive rating on Steam, with a decline in player count as many users await additional content.

  • This anticipation for new content has prompted KRAFTON to announce a series of updates aimed at enhancing gameplay and modding capabilities.

  • The upcoming May 2025 update will introduce a Mod project manager, tutorials, and new build mode features, along with cheat codes, an adoption system, and relationship improvements.

  • In addition, players can expect enhancements to the Create a Zoi feature and outfit updates, further enriching the gameplay experience.

  • KRAFTON will also release the inZOI ModKit via the Epic Games Store in late May, which will allow players to customize gameplay and share their creations through CurseForge.

  • This ModKit will include downloadable assets, plugins for 3D modeling tools like Maya and Blender, and compatibility with Unreal Engine 5, facilitating the creation of mods.

  • The first modding update will provide tools for creating outfit sets and furniture, as well as modifying game data, catering to the strong interest from mod creators.

  • As inZOI remains in early access, the development team is committed to transparency and is adapting its roadmap based on player feedback.

  • Future updates are planned for August, October, and December 2025, which will introduce new features such as pools, freelance jobs, and improved family tree capabilities.

  • By December 2025, most outfits will be moddable, allowing for deeper customization through interaction scripts and localization tools.

  • Game director Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim has emphasized the team's focus on increasing gameplay depth and storytelling experiences, ensuring that player engagement remains a priority.

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