AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - 30 April, 2024 - KRAFTON, Inc. has revealed the 2024 development roadmap for its upcoming life simulation game inZOI. In a new video, inZOI Producer and Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim showcases the game’s development direction, key features, and the development process.
New features currently under development were unveiled for the first time, including:
- Cars that the game character ‘Zoi’ can drive or ride.
- Group Activities for players to enjoy daily life together.
- Reputation (Karma) where past actions influence future life.
- City Edit for controlling urban billboards, weather, and cleanliness.
- A Studio to create and reimagine specific scenarios.
- A Photo Mode for high-resolution screenshots.
A key aspect of inZOI's development focus is 'communication with users', with KRAFTON planning to actively incorporate user feedback into the game development prior to its early access release.
KRAFTON also revealed that it is working on plugins to encourage easier mod creation and artistic expression from players. inZOI ultimately aims to serve as a tool for creativity, with players able share and discuss their creations through the in-game Canvas.
“Since the first trailer was released last year, we have felt the immense interest from global fans towards inZOI,” Said Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim, Producer and Director on inZOI. “Please continue to provide us with honest and diverse feedback through our Discord and SNS channels.”
The second part of the roadmap video is set to release in May and will feature fan questions from Discord, which will be introduced by the community manager and answered by the producer. Having opened the official inZOI Discord channel in February, and recently launched an official website and YouTube channel, inZOI is committed to continuing active communication with global fans awaiting its release.
Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games and Flyway Games. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON’s platforms and services.
KRAFTON is responsible for premier entertainment properties, including PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, The Callisto Protocol, NEW STATE MOBILE, Moonbreaker, Defense Derby and TERA. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit www.krafton.com.