inZOI, developed by Krafton, has set a new benchmark for system requirements in the gaming world, aiming to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience through high-quality graphics and realistic city-level simulations. On March 12, 2025, Krafton unveiled the detailed system requirements and optimal settings for inZOI on their official website, categorizing them into four distinct tiers: Minimum, Medium, Recommended, and High.
RTX 2060 as Its Minimum Graphics Requirement
The minimum system requirements for inZOI are notably higher than many other games in its genre. Players need at least an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or an AMD Radeon RX5600 for graphics, paired with an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU. This is a significant jump from games like EA's Sims 4, which only require an NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or higher. Krafton justifies these specs by stating, "inZOI delivers high-quality graphics and realistic city-level simulations, which require higher system specifications to run smoothly."
For those aiming for recommended settings, inZOI demands an NVIDIA RTX 3070 or an AMD Radeon RX 6800 for graphics, along with an Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 CPU. The highest settings elevate the requirements further, necessitating an NVIDIA RTX 4080 or an AMD Radeon RX 7900 for graphics, and an Intel i7 14700K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for the CPU.
Given the impressive visuals showcased in inZOI's trailers, which leverage the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5, these demanding specifications are not surprising. Although Krafton has plans to bring the game to PS5 and Xbox, optimizing for consoles might be challenging given the game's heavy-duty PC requirements.
Graphics Comparison by System Specs
Krafton has also released a video that compares the graphics quality across the different system specifications. The video highlights variations in lighting, textures, color, and more, with the highest PC specs offering the most visually stunning experience.
Despite the high system requirements, Krafton acknowledges that these might limit the game's immediate accessibility to a broad player base compared to rivals like Sims 4. However, they remain committed to broadening the game's reach. Krafton stated, "While these requirements ensure the best possible gameplay experience, we remain committed to making inZOI accessible to more players." They plan to introduce a feature that automatically adjusts game settings to optimize performance based on the player's hardware. Additionally, Krafton is focused on ongoing optimizations to enhance performance and reduce system requirements without sacrificing quality.
inZOI is set to have a live stream showcase on March 19, 2025, at 01:00 UTC on the game's official YouTube and Twitch channels. This event will provide insights into early access pricing, DLC, the developmental roadmap, and will address fan questions.
The game will launch in early access on Steam on March 28, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. While the full release date remains undisclosed, fans can stay updated through the inZOI page.
