Krafton's highly anticipated life simulator, inZOI, faces a release date shift to March 28, 2025. This decision, announced by director Hyungjin "Kjun" Kim on the game's Discord, prioritizes building a stronger foundation for a more polished gaming experience.

The delay, Kjun explained, is partly a response to positive player feedback from character creator demos and playtests. This feedback highlighted the importance of delivering a complete and satisfying experience. He used the analogy of raising a child, emphasizing the lengthy process of nurturing a game to its full potential.

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

This strategic postponement aims to avoid releasing an unfinished product, a lesson learned from the cancellation of Life By You earlier this year. The decision, however, places inZOI in direct competition with Paralives, another life simulator slated for a 2025 release. Despite this, inZOI's character studio alone attracted a peak of 18,657 concurrent players during its brief availability on Steam.

While the delay might disappoint some, Krafton assures fans that the extra time will result in a game worthy of the anticipation, offering a deep and engaging experience for "years to come." inZOI aims to surpass the competition by offering unparalleled customization and realistic graphics, carving its own niche within the life simulation genre. The wait until March 2025 will be a test of patience, but Krafton promises a rewarding outcome.