Krafton Unveils Inzoi: A Hyper-Realistic Life Simulation Game – PUBG Creator’s Answer to The Sims, Fueled by Unreal Engine Magic

In the vast realm of virtual life, Krafton’s Inzoi is stepping into the shoes of iconic games like Second Life and The Sims, but with a flair that’s as unique as trying to teach a cat to fetch. The gameplay demo doesn’t just flaunt highfalutin visuals; it crams in more activities than a caffeine-fueled squirrel on a mission.

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In a brisk six-minute demo, our avatar strolls through the unnamed city’s streets, clocking in at work, bending like a pretzel in yoga class, gaming at a cyber cafe (probably dominating Minesweeper), pumping iron at the gym, and more. It’s like living a Sims game but with the level of detail that makes you question if your real-life self is rendered in 8-bit.

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And hold on to your keyboard, because inZOI isn’t just about personal escapades. It throws in city-building mechanics that’ll make SimCity blush with jealousy. You’re not just shaping your character’s life; you’re playing city planner too. Take that, urban sprawl!

The character creator, a playground for the visually ambitious, mirrors the Unreal Metahuman creator. It’s like having a cosmic paintbrush for your virtual self. Krafton even let curious souls have a go at the game at their G-STAR 2023 booth, probably to check if anyone could resist the urge to create a virtual version of themselves doing the moonwalk.

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But what’s the story behind this digital playground? Hyungjun Kim, the brain behind inZOI, spills the beans in an explainer video. The cat, named “Psykeht,” isn’t just a casual feline; it’s the CEO of some mystery company. You? You’re just the newbie trying to survive corporate life, where the boss uses a computer to pull digital puppet strings. It’s a game where you control thoughts and actions, not just a character’s caffeine intake.

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The game world inhabitants are aptly named “ZOI,” and Krafton’s ambitious plans include three cities. Dowon, inspired by Korea, is already in the mix, with future maps taking cues from the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It’s like planning a globetrotting vacation but with fewer travel restrictions.

Want to play weather deity? Go for it. Not only can you build your dream city, but you can also change its look with filters and summon rain just for kicks. And for those versed in the language of Sims relationships, fear not – inZOI has you covered with its own set of virtual heartstrings to tug.

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The gameplay video, strutting its stuff on a high-end PC on Steam, hints at a promising experience. As for mobile platforms, well, we’re not holding our breath. But who knows? Maybe one day we’ll manage complex, AAA open-world games on our smartphones without squinting.

Krafton isn’t stopping at inZOI. They’ve got a buffet of games in the oven, from the next Subnautica installment to a battle-royale extravaganza called “Project Black Budget.” It’s like Krafton went to the gaming genre grocery store and decided, “Why not try a bit of everything?”

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“In ‘inZOI,’ you can be a virtual deity, crafting your ideal life like a digital puppeteer. It’s your chance to be the hero of your story, not just a background character. Dive into ‘inZOI,’ where the only limit is your imagination!,” declares Krafton’s website, probably with the same enthusiasm as a cat discovering an unattended cardboard box. It’s time to unleash the chaos in your own virtual utopia!