Summary
InZOIhas already surpassedThe Sims 4’s concurrent player count during its first day of release. These are impressive numbers, especially when considering how popularThe Sims 4is, and signals a strong launch forInZOI.
Originally revealed in 2023,InZOIis a life simulation game developed by InZOI Studio and published by Krafton.Early access reviews ofInZOIhave been incredibly positive so far, with most critics praising the game’s character creation tools, realistic graphics, and freedom, but complaining of occasional glitches.
Now,InZOIhas recently been released in early access, and it managed to overcomeThe Sims 4’s player count on Steam almost immediately. According to information fromSteamDB,InZOIpeaked at over 72,000 concurrent players in the last 24 hours and was still growing at the time of this report.The Sims 4, on the other hand, peaked at just over 38,000 players in the last 24 hours. It’s possible thatInZOIwill even overcomeThe Sims 4’s all-time high of 96,328 simultaneous players soon, as its player count is still increasing and the trend will likely continue during the weekend.
InZOI Passes The Sims 4 During Its Launch Day on Steam
Overall, it’s not surprising to seeInZOIdoing so well. Earlier this week,InZOIpassedHollow Knight: Silksongas the most wishlisted game on Steam. However, some of these wishlists were probably because gamers had to do it to gain access toInZOI: Creative Studio, which allows players to create characters in the game. However, such a high number of wishlists obviously shows strong interest in the new title.
InZOI’s road to the launch has not been entirely smooth, though. Some days ago,InZOIwas in the middle of a controversy, as its developers were accused of using the unpopular Denuvo DRM in the game’s trial version. However, thedevelopers ofInZOIhave confirmed that the game would launch without Denuvo, which calmed down the fanbase.
InZOIis still in early access, and it’s likely that it will continue in this stage for a while. A few weeks ago, itsdevelopers unveiled a roadmap forInZOI, which detailed the free DLC that the title will receive in the coming months. According to this roadmap, the first free DLC that the life sim will get is Kucingku Cat Island in August 2025, which will bring a new Southeast Asia-inspired city to the already popular game. Then, between August and September, the next update will introduce even more features toInZOI.
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inZOI is a life simulation game where the player can alter any aspect of their world to create unique stories and experiences. Just like in the real world, you may find jobs to make a living while forming deep relationships through interactions. With a complete community simulation of every character acting on their free will, you can experience unexpected events to feel the various emotions life has to offer. With inZOI, we hope to share the message that “life itself is the true gift, and every journey has its own meaning.“inZOI provides a variety of creative tools, so that players can visualize the life they’ve always dreamed of. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game’s realistic graphics allows the players to let their imagination run free, with easy creation of different resources. Customize your character’s appearance and outfit and build your custom home using a wide selection of freely-movable furniture and structures. You can also adjust different parts of your property and surrounding roads as well as aspects of your residing city for a fully customizable experience.
