inZOI: system requirements, early access, countdown, pricing, and more

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.

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.

• 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:

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

During Early Access, inZOI will be available at a price of $39.99. Further, all updates and DLC for inZOI will be free with purchase of the game until full release. The community found the pricing as reasonable, especially when you only have to pay one time to access all the future content.

Stay tuned on esports.gg for inZOI updates.