Krafton, the developer and publisher behind Battlegrounds from PlayerUnknownshared a trailer for his upcoming life simulation game, Inzoias part of Gamescom Opening Night Live on Tuesday. The developers describe Inzoi as a game where players have “complete control” and the power to “change everything the way they want” in their virtual lives. The new trailer shows off some of the scenarios players can expect to simulate, such as getting married, partying, and even getting into a car accident.
Krafton shared a gameplay reveal trailer for Inzoi in November 2023. It is one of two games the Korean developer showcased at Gamescom this year; the other is a fantasy extraction game called Dark and darker mobileWhile this trailer doesn’t include a specific release date for Inzoi — while the game is scheduled to be released on Windows PC in late 2024 — Krafton is offering a little surprise to interested players: from August 21 to August 26, players can download the character creator for Inzoi free to try for a limited time.
The new trailer shows off a lot of gameplay you’d see in any other life sim, like The Sims franchise. Your character can get married, babble at other characters in gibberish, and even set their kitchen on fire. Other aspects of the game, like the realistic art style and urban setting, seem to add just a touch of Grand Theft Auto vibes, though. As seen in the trailer, your character can get into car accidents and experience road rage. Or, if you’re into partying, you can make it rain money while you dance on the beach — the choice is yours.
The developers have emphasized in previous updates that the team wants user-generated content to play a big role in this game. A development roadmap said that the team plans to add plugins to support mods and an in-game UGC platform called Canvas. As the developers explained in the FAQThey want the game to become a “tool for creativity,” where players can share and discuss their creations on Canvas.
Inzoi may not be the only reason you’ve heard Krafton buzz lately. In August, the company announced that it Hi-Fi rush studio Tango Gameworks. The news came as a relief to many fans after the beloved games studio was shuttered by Microsoft and ZeniMax Media in May.