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Is inZOI Multiplayer or Single-Player?

With its incredibly detailed world and focus on social interaction between Zois, a common question among potential players is whether inZOI offers multiplayer capabilities or is strictly a single-player game.

Does inZOI have Multiplayer?​

At its Early Access launch on March 28, 2025, inZOI is primarily a single-player experience.

The core gameplay loop focuses on creating and managing the lives of your own Zois and families within one of the game's cities. You control their actions, shape their personalities, build their homes, guide their careers, and develop their relationships with the AI-controlled Zois populating the world. The depth of the simulation, character customization, and building tools are designed for this individual player experience.

Will inZOI have Multiplayer in the future?​

While the game launched as single-player, the developers at Krafton have acknowledged the community's interest in multiplayer features.

  • Official Statements: According to information shared in the Official inZOI Discord (specifically mentioned in the FAQ section from early sources), multiplayer is not available in Early Access, but the team is considering potential multiplayer features for future updates after the initial launch phase.
  • Potential Features (Speculative): Developers have mentioned considering features like:
    • Meeting up with friends' Zois within the game world.
    • Inviting friends to visit your Zoi's home or city instance.
    • (Less likely, but often requested in the genre) Some form of co-operative play or shared world elements.

It is important to emphasize that these are considerations for the future and are not guaranteed features. There is currently no official confirmation of when or if specific multiplayer functionalities will be added to the game. The Development Roadmap for 2025 did not explicitly list large-scale multiplayer implementation as a core feature for the initial year of Early Access.

Why Start as Single-Player?​

Developing a life simulation game with the graphical fidelity and depth of inZOI is incredibly complex. Focusing on the core single-player experience first allows the developers to:

  1. Refine Core Mechanics: Ensure needs, skills, careers, relationships, AI behavior, and building tools are stable and functional.
  2. Optimize Performance: Address the demanding performance requirements of Unreal Engine 5.
  3. Build Foundational Systems: Create the robust underlying systems upon which future features (like multiplayer) could potentially be built.

How to Stay Updated on Multiplayer News​

If multiplayer is a key feature you're waiting for, the best approach is to follow official communication channels:

Conclusion​

As of its Early Access release, inZOI is a single-player game. While the developers are aware of the desire for multiplayer and are considering possibilities for the future, players purchasing the game now should expect a comprehensive single-player life simulation experience. Any potential multiplayer features would likely arrive in significant updates well after the initial launch period.