Krafton’s new life simulator, InZOI, launched into Early Access on March 28, 2025, after a delay meant to ensure “the most complete experience possible,” according to game director Hyungjun Kim. The game debuted to great enthusiasm, pulling in an impressive 87,377 concurrent players on launch day—a record-breaking number for a debuting simulation title on Steam.
But less than two weeks later, the outlook is very different.
SteamDB Charts Show Major Drop
While initial reactions were largely positive—83% of Steam reviews still favor the game—InZOI’s player count has been steadily declining. As of April 11, only 8,223 players were logged in, and the 24-hour peak was just 11,732, according to data from SteamDB.
The trend is clear: InZOI is losing momentum fast.
What’s Causing the Decline?
Several issues have emerged as players spend more time with the game:
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Performance Problems: Reports of frequent crashes, glitches, and long load times are widespread.
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Content Gaps: Despite a rich visual world, many players feel the gameplay lacks meaningful depth or variety.
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Early Access Shortcomings: Some expected features are missing or underdeveloped, leading to frustration.
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Tough Competition: With The Sims 4 still going strong and upcoming titles like Life by You generating buzz, InZOI has serious rivals.
Player Sentiment Is Changing
While many still appreciate the game’s potential, the tone of player feedback has shifted. Steam reviews and Reddit threads are now filled with concern. Phrases like “not enough to keep me coming back” and “great visuals but shallow gameplay” are common.
Can Krafton Recover From This?
The good news? Yes—if they move fast. The player base hasn’t fully abandoned ship. Regular updates, performance patches, and transparent communication could help reverse the trend.
Krafton still has a chance to turn InZOI into a long-term success. But right now, the declining numbers send a loud message: players are losing patience.
InZOI’s rapid player count drop is a wake-up call—not just for Krafton, but for any developer launching a high-profile early access title. Launch day numbers are one thing—but long-term retention is the real challenge.