InZOIlaunched in early access back in March, and it quickly amassed a huge number of players. Within its first 24-hours, life sim titleInZOIsaw a peak of 87,000 players on Steam, demonstrating just how much interest is surrounding the project. However,InZOIhas struggled to see those same numbers in the following months.
Since the initial launch,InZOI’s player count has dropped significantly, and as the wait for its first major update continues, it may take a while for it to bounce back. The developers ofInZOIrecently revealed the game’s post-launch roadmap, and while it promises plenty of exciting features, it also leaves the life sim in a similar boat toPalworld.
Palworld Has Struggled to Keep Consistent Player Numbers, and InZOI May Face the Same Challenge
It’s important to note, that even though its player counts have dipped and skyrocketed,Palworldis still very much a success.Palworld’s post-launch updates have been slow, but when they do arrive, the fresh content draws in plenty of players eager for new features. While long periods of time between content updates can be frustrating, it’s also important to remember that strong updates take time.Palworldhas faced a series of ups and downs, and as the year continues,InZOIis likely to find itself in the same cycle.
Palworld’s all-time peak player count on Steam was a whopping 2.1 million.
InZOI’s First Major Update Was Pushed Back
AfterInZOI’s mod support was delayed, players have been eagerly awaiting one of the game’s most promising features to get added to the game. Once mod support comes toInZOI, it could open the floodgates to a treasure trove of fresh content, as it will allow its players to really flex their creativity and push the limits of the game. With modding being such a beloved pastime for many gamers,InZOIis bound to see a significant uptick in players once the update launches.
However, as exciting asInZOI’s mod supportsounds, it may not be enough to keep players fully engaged. With the game being in early access, there is still plenty of content that has yet to be added, and players are bound to dip out and not return until fresh content is added, regardless of mod support.
Of course, introducing mod support within the first update is a smart move, because it still gives players some kind of incentive to continue playing. However, not every player is a fan of mods or is a modder, and those individuals may not have much to gain from such an update.InZOIneeds a variety of improvementsbefore it finishes its early access period, and this creates a cycle of highs and lows thatPalworldis quite familiar with.
In addition to mod support,InZOI’s first big update aims to improve the emotions of its Zois.
InZOI Still Has the Potential to Shake Up the Life Sim Genre
Falling player numbers may look bad forInZOIon the surface, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the game is doomed. It certainly hasn’t meant that forPalworld. It just means thatInZOIseems destined to go through a series of growing pains, like many other games that launch in early access. There are plenty of pros and cons to early access launches, and having to wait for fresh content is definitely a big downside. However, it also gives players the chance to voice feedback ahead of a full-blown release, and it will be interesting to see how that influencesInZOIin the future.
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inZOI is a life simulation game where the player can alter any aspect of their world to create unique stories and experiences. Just like in the real world, you may find jobs to make a living while forming deep relationships through interactions. With a complete community simulation of every character acting on their free will, you can experience unexpected events to feel the various emotions life has to offer. With inZOI, we hope to share the message that “life itself is the true gift, and every journey has its own meaning.“inZOI provides a variety of creative tools, so that players can visualize the life they’ve always dreamed of. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game’s realistic graphics allows the players to let their imagination run free, with easy creation of different resources. Customize your character’s appearance and outfit and build your custom home using a wide selection of freely-movable furniture and structures. You can also adjust different parts of your property and surrounding roads as well as aspects of your residing city for a fully customizable experience.
