InZOIis a new life-simulation game that will launch in Early Access on June 19, 2025. KRAFTON,InZOI’s developer, has given details ofInZOI’s roadmap that detail what players can expect fromInZOIwith regard to updates and DLC. This transparency has been welcomed by many as it gives insight into what players can expect after purchasing the Early Access version ofInZOI, but it’s also been praised for including add-ons and expansion packs for free while in EA.
InZOIhas currently outlined a content roadmapthat includes free updates and at least one expansion pack. Cosmetic and item drops forInZOIare planned to release at three-month intervals and are considered minor updates, while there will be four major updates in 2025. There is one DLC forInZOIplanned for 2025. Planned to coincide with August 8, International Cat Day, it will feature a new city calledKucingku. The new city is described as a cat island and inspired by Southeast Asia.
InZOI’s Planned Content Roadmap for Early Access 2025
Planned DLC and First Two Major Updates for InZOI
InZOIwill have a low price point for the base game in Early Access, and all subsequent DLC, expansion packs, and updates will be free while the game is in Early Access. The first of four major updates will be released in May, and will introduce a mod kit and an adoption system. Players will also be able to adjust their Zoi’s body shape in-game and in Create-a-Zoi. The update will also bring improvements to the relationship system, build mode improvements and new furniture, outfit updates, and in-game cheat codes.
The second major update forInZOIwill arrive in August, alongside theKucingkuDLC. It’llbring ghosts toInZOI, pools and swimming, more tools for city editing, an AI build mode, freelancer jobs, improvements to text messages and skills, and improvements to parenting.
Final Content Updates for InZOI in 2025
Update three forInZOIwill land in October. It will bring family trees, hotkey customization, the ability to adjust object sizes in build mode, UX improvements while moving houses,Create-a-Zoi improvements, mod updates, and new furniture. The finalInZOIupdate for 2025 will drop in December. It will introduce a memory system toInZOI, the ability to move cities, more robust responses between Zois that are based on traits, more improvements to Create-a-Zoi, more updates to established features, and new outfit drops, and a new indoor temperature function.
The Drawbacks of InZOI’s Early Access
Video games don’t always use early access, as there are some drawbacks to it that can deal a significant blow to the game and players in the long-term. Launching a game in early access means skipping the typical marketing cycle that builds hype for a game. If a game is story-driven, such asBaldur’s Gate 3orHades 2, it also risks spoiling the story before the game launches in full as the full vision of the game developer.
Another problem is that early access involves selling players a game that is unfinished, and will very likely have bugs and glitches. There can’t be too many of these, or players will feel like they’re been used as QA testers. Finally, a game can’t be in early access for too long, or hype for the game will invariably die. KRAFTON has circumvented some of these concerns by being transparent aboutinZOI’s aims for Early Access.
