As a guest at Krafton’s exclusive press event during gamescom 2024, I had the unique opportunity to experience inZOI firsthand and speak with its creator, Hyungjun Kim. This upcoming life simulation promises to be more than just a game; it’s an invitation to craft your ideal existence.
During the press conference, Kim shared insightful details about the development process. The challenge of balancing unexpected events within the city to avoid chaos was particularly intriguing. He also revealed a fascinating feature: players will be able to upload their custom-created characters to a platform where others can download them. This not only fosters a sense of community but also introduces a unique economy where players can earn points for their creations.
What struck me most was Kim’s passion and openness about the development process. Hearing him discuss the challenges and triumphs of creating inZOI was refreshing and inspiring. The fact that such a complex and detailed game was developed in just a year and eight months is a testament to the team’s dedication.
After the conference, I had the chance to introduce myself to Kim as a journalist from Israel. He was pleasantly surprised by the interest from such a small country and excited to hear about my involvement in the inZOI community.
The character creation tool I tried at the event was incredibly detailed, allowing players to design characters that range from realistic to cartoonish. It’s clear that players will spend countless hours perfecting their avatars before diving into the game’s world.
Key Takeaways:
- Deep customization: inZOI offers an unparalleled level of customization, from character creation to home design.
- Dynamic world: The game’s community simulation system promises to create a constantly evolving and surprising world.
- Strong community focus: Features like character sharing and the Canvas platform encourage player interaction and creativity.
- Rapid development: The game’s development timeline is impressive, demonstrating the team’s efficiency and dedication.
While the game is still in development, it’s clear that inZOI has the potential to be a groundbreaking title in the life simulation genre. I’m excited to see how it evolves and can’t wait to explore its vibrant world.
This is Awesome!! You did an awesome job on this article. I love how you put your experience with Mr.Kim himself and the experience at Gamescon went. Giving us details as well as key points about the game. Very neat and organized. You did an Amazing job. Keep it up!!
Reading this article is refreshing in itself! It makes me feel like I just can not wait even more than I did before. I did not realise that it was only 1 year and 8 months for inZOI to be developed, that’s absolutely amazing. I also love how international the game is around the world, Isreal is beautiful. Thanks for this article. I really enjoyed reading. 🙂
i’d love to hear a deep dive on the generative AI side of the game and what it entails, how it came to be, and if it’s a model of their own making.