After 18 columns posted across 8 months, we have finally reached the end of Kjun’s Concerns.

As always, I took the bus to work, and looking out the window, I saw the warm sunshine bathing the streets, and it hit me—spring has finally arrived, as beautiful as ever. Spring in Korea is truly breathtaking. It reminds me of the spring I created for Dowon in inZOI. If any of you ever plan to visit Korea, I highly recommend coming between April and June. Apart from the short yet stunning autumn, summer and winter here can be far less pleasant due to their extreme weather.

For a brief moment, I let myself enjoy a sense of peace, but as I reached my stop, that peace quickly turned into nervous anticipation—after all, I only have 4 weeks left until inZOI is finally released to the world. Looking back at myself two years ago, when I first decided to embark on this project, I can’t help but smirk knowing how recklessly brave I was to even think about creating a game of this scale. Now, I understand why so few companies have attempted to develop a life simulation game. The challenge isn’t just additive the more you try to build—it’s exponential. At a certain point, finding bugs in this vast world we’ve created feels like playing tag with invisible ghosts.

I have to say it again—The Sims team deserves endless praise for their incredible achievements. As a longtime game developer, I can only express my deepest respect and admiration for what they accomplished in this genre.

This journey has been the biggest challenge of my life, but it’s because of you—our community—that my team and I were able to push through every adversity and reach this final stretch. Your unwavering support has been, and continues to be, our greatest driving force.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your love and contributions to inZOI. If, by good fortune, the game reaches the level of success I hope for, I’d love to share my untold stories of Kjun and The Sims—the real reason I set out to create inZOI in the first place.

For now, though, I have to get back to hunting more bugs to ensure that the inZOI you experience on March 28th can be as pest-free as possible.

With just one month left, the next four weeks will be the most intense development period for the game. To fully dedicate myself to this final push, I’ll be stepping away from my usual communications with the you all, but don’t worry—I’ll see you soon at the inZOI Online Showcase, where I’ll finally reveal everything you’ve all been waiting to hear.

Early access marks a new beginning for our team, and as much as I want to appear confident, I won’t lie—I’m incredibly nervous. No matter how hard we try, inZOI at launch will still be an incomplete game. However, as I always say, inZOI will keep on evolving and improving with your feedback and contributions.

By the time I return to writing, Kjun’s Concerns may have turned into Kjun’s Remorse. Hopefully not—but either way, I’m happy to announce the end of this chapter and open up the start of our next one.

Thank you, everyone. I’ll see you next time!

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Can we adjust Zoi heights?

❌ No, Zois’ heights cannot be adjusted.
🔹 Why? The game uses pre-programmed animations, and adjusting heights would disrupt interactions (e.g., handshakes or hugging).

Will Zois be able to multitask?

🔹 Planned for the future, but not available at Early Access (EA) launch.
🔹 Many of the game’s single-action animations have been improved, but full multitasking is still in development.

How many Zois can be in a family?

🔹 Maximum of 8 Zois per family.
🔹 If the household is full, pregnancy attempts will fail unless a family member dies.

Will Zois have a memory?

🔹 Not yet implemented, but a similar recording system for major life events (e.g., marriages, divorces) exists.
🔹 The long-term goal is to create a memory-like system that allows Zois to recall past interactions.

How do jobs work in inZOI?

🔹 Active job system – No more “rabbit hole” jobs where Zois just disappear for work.
🔹 Work involves going to the workplace, interacting with coworkers, getting promotions, and more.
🔹 Freelance jobs (e.g., authors) allow flexible, work-from-home options.

Will there be an active school system?

❌ Not at EA launch due to complexity.
🔹 The inZOI team wants a fully immersive school experience (e.g., cafeteria interactions, friendships, and conflicts).
🔹 It will be added later, but no timeline yet.

Will pets be included in Early Access?

❌ No pets at EA launch.
🔹 Pets are a high priority for future updates but require extensive development for proper interactions.

Customization & Modding

Can we use mods?

✅ Yes! inZOI has built modding using Unreal Blueprints (changed from the previous Lua iteration).
🔹 The inZOI team will provide modding guides and tools for easier implementation.

Will we get more diverse hairstyles?

✅ Yes! Many new curly, coiled, and Black hairstyles have been added after your feedback.
🔹 These styles take up to 3x longer to develop than straight hair due to complex textures and will require a higher data load in actual use.

Are tattoos included in the game?

✅ Yes, but limited at EA launch.
🔹 Facial and neck tattoos available initially.
🔹 Full-body tattoos expected around August 2025.
🔹 AI-generated tattoos will later allow custom designs.

World & Building Mechanics

Can we build an entire city from scratch?

❌ No, due to the massive computational load.
✅ However, the city is highly customizable, allowing you to modify many of its roads and public areas to make it feel unique.

Will Smart Zois technology apply to animals?

🔹 The team wants to extend the Smart Zois system to animals and other living things, but it’s not a priority until the human Zoi version has fully matured.

How realistic are driving mechanics?

❌ Not as advanced as other driving-centric games.
🔹 Driving isn’t a primary gameplay focus, and car customization will be prioritized over driving physics. However, there may be improvements in the future where the driving feels “better” in certain circumstances.

Will swimming pools & swimming be in the game?

❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 The team worked on swimming but wasn’t satisfied with the quality, so it will be added later after improvements.

Will hospitals be in the game?

❌ Not at EA launch.
🔹 Creating an immersive hospital experience (with diagnostics, treatments, and doctor-patient interactions) is a big project that will come later.

Platforms & Performance

Will inZOI have controller support?

❌ Not at EA launch but will be added sometime after release.

Is inZOI compatible with Steam Deck?

✅ Yes, but it has not been officially optimized with Valve.
🔹 The game runs fine, but you may need to adjust settings.

Miscellaneous & Fun Questions

Will Zois be able to… have interactions that allow them to create a baby? (intentionally extended interpretation for our intended audience)

✔️ Sort of!
🔹 The “interaction” is implied but not explicitly shown (due to age ratings).
🔹 You will need to use your imagination.

Can Zois commit murder?

❌ No.
✅ A completely off-topic but perhaps useful information is that you can start a house fire, and if a certain Zoi just happens to be in that house, they will unfortunately die.
🔹 Members of KRAFTON and inZOI Studio do not condone this behavior in real life.

Why do Zois wear towels in the shower?

🔹 Due to the game’s ultra-realistic graphics, using pixelated censorship looked overly suggestive. (They actually tested this ourselves during development, so you can trust us on this 😓)
🔹 The team is open to Creators’ suggestions for better solutions.