inZOI, the upcoming life simulation game dubbed as “Sims-killer”, unveiled its complete PC system requirements just days before its early access launch.
inZOI, an upcoming life simulation game developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON, the publisher of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, has officially unveiled its complete PC system requirements just days before its early access launch.
Dubbed the “Sims-killer,” inZOI is set to be playable on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game has been promoting its high-quality graphics and realistic city-level simulations, which require higher system specifications to run smoothly.
inZOI PC system requirements
inZOI was developed using Unreal Engine 5, which means adjustments to the game's settings can lead to significantly different experiences, even on systems with identical specifications. While inZOI has listed its minimum and recommended system requirements on its Steam page, it has recently included the complete requirements for Minimum, Medium, Recommended, and High settings, allowing players to optimize their experience based on their hardware specifications.
Minimum Medium Recommended High | OS Windows 10/11 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit Windows 10/11 64-bit | Processor Intel i5 10400 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Intel i7 11700 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Intel i7 12700K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Intel i7 14700K AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Memory 12 GB RAM 16 GB RAM 16 GB RAM 32 GB RAM | Graphics NVIDIA RTX 2060 (6G VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6G VRAM) NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8G VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8G VRAM) NVIDIA RTX 3070 (8G VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16G VRAM) NVIDIA RTX 4080 (16G VRAM) AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24G VRAM) | DirectX Version 12 Version 12 Version 12 Version 12 | Network Internet connection required Internet connection required Internet connection required Internet connection required | Storage 40 GB 50 GB 60 GB 75 GB |
Higher resolutions place a greater load on the GPU as they require rendering a larger number of pixels. For reference:
- 1920×1080 (FHD) = 2,070,000 pixels
- 2560×1440 (QHD) = 3,680,000 pixels (about 1.77x more than FHD)
- 3840×2160 (4K) = 8,290,000 pixels (4x more than FHD!)
Rendering in 4K requires four times the number of pixels as FHD, significantly increasing GPU processing needs and reducing frame rates if the hardware isn’t up to par.
Additionally, higher resolutions also demand more VRAM, which can lead to shortages due to increased buffer sizes. Moreover, SSDs can enhance performance by providing:
- Faster data transfer speeds than HDDs, resulting in reduced loading times for in-game maps and resources.
- Improved texture streaming to minimize texture pop-ins and maintain high-quality graphics.
- Fewer frame drops for a smoother gameplay experience.
- Faster installation and update times, allowing players to get into the game faster.
For those unfamiliar with technical details, inZOI has also prepared preset guidelines to help players set up their graphics settings effectively.
Minimum Medium Recommended* High* | Better Graphics NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS -Performance Ray Tracing - On Preset - Low NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Performance Ray Tracing - On Preset - Medium NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Balance Ray Tracing - On Preset - High NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Quality Ray Tracing - On Preset - Ultra High | Better Performance NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Ultra Performance Ray Tracing - Off Preset - Very Low NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Performance Ray Tracing - Off Preset - Low NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Performance Ray Tracing - Off Preset - Medium NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution / AMD FSR 3 / XeSS - Balance Ray Tracing - Off Preset - High |
- Better Graphics: Maximizes the game's visual quality. May cause occasional frame drops and longer loading times.
- Better Simulations: Optimizes simulation speed and ensures smoother gameplay, but may reduce visual quality.
*The settings for the Recommended and High tiers are optimized for 4K monitors.
Check the graphics comparison below to get a clearer idea of how these settings impact gameplay:
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inZOI early access date and countdown
The game is scheduled to release in early access on Steam on Mar. 27 or 28, 2025, depending on your timezone. Below, we've listed the inZOI launch times for your convenience:
- Los Angeles: March 27, 5 PM (PST)
- Mexico City: March 27, 6 PM (CST)
- São Paulo: March 27, 9 PM (BRT)
- New York/Toronto: March 27, 8 PM (EST)
- London: March 28, 12 AM (GMT)
- Berlin: March 28, 1 AM (CET)
- Istanbul: March 28, 3 AM (TRT)
- Seoul/Tokyo: March 28, 9 AM (KST/JST)
- Beijing/Singapore: March 28, 8 AM (CST)
- Sydney: March 28, 11 AM (AEDT)
inZOI game pricing
While the community speculates that the game's price will be around $40 to $60 USD, there has been no official announcement regarding the final pricing.
An upcoming inZOI online showcase is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 01:00 UTC, streamed through the game's official YouTube and Twitch channels. During this event, developers are expected to reveal the early access pricing, details on DLC, the development roadmap, and answers to other community FAQs.
Stay tuned on esports.gg for inZOI updates.
