Krafton has unveiled InZoi, a visually striking life simulation game made with Unreal Engine 5 that could challenge The Sims when it launches in 2024.
Krafton, the company behind the popular battle royale game PUBG, has announced an ambitious new title called InZoi. Revealed at the recent G-Star summit, InZoi is a life simulation game with gameplay similar to The Sims franchise. However, InZoi leverages Unreal Engine 5 to deliver remarkably realistic character and environment graphics.
In the game, players can customize avatars called “InZois” and manage their daily lives – forming relationships, working jobs, pursuing hobbies etc. The world itself is also highly customizable, with modifiable buildings and dynamic weather effects.
A playable demo and influencer videos showcased stunning visuals with ray traced reflections and detailed character models. This graphical fidelity could help InZoi stand out from other life sims like The Sims 4. However, the high requirements may limit accessibility.
InZoi is slated for release in 2024 across unspecified platforms. With The Sims 5 still a distant possibility, InZoi may become a next-gen alternative for fans longing to see the genre progress technologically. Krafton aims for InZoi to co-exist with instead of replace The Sims – but it could still mount the first meaningful challenge to EA’s long-running series if it lives up to its graphical ambitions at launch.