inZOI Launching on PS5 Next Year: Play Without a PC Upgrade!

Oh, boy. So, here we go again—those inZOI folks just can’t wait for gamescom 2025 to spill the beans. Don’t get me wrong; I’m all for early scoops, but it’s like they’re speed-running the hype train. Barely a week since yakking about their first DLC, they’re already shouting about the life sim landing on PlayStation 5. Yep, you heard that right, PS5 is getting some inZOI love.

And you know what’s funny? It kind of baffles me why they bother teasing gamescom if they’re just gonna let the cat out of the bag beforehand. Hmm, maybe there’s another trick up their sleeves? Fingers crossed. Anyways, the PS5 reveal is pretty meh—mostly just a “Hey, it exists!”

Right now, we’ve got zero clue on a release date, other than some vague “first half of 2026” ramble. Krafton’s all about making sure it’s “optimized for console,” whatever that means. I guess tackling those fiddly controls is their Everest, given the PS5 controller’s not exactly brimming with buttons. And performance? That’s got everyone’s attention, so here’s hoping the game isn’t a slideshow.

Oh, and there was this one pic—kind of artsy, I guess—showing the PS5 version running. If you squint, it’s almost like you’re there. Maybe.

Let’s not forget inZOI’s still roaming around in the wild of Steam Early Access. Who knows if Sony’s version will wander those same trails? PlayStation’s not too keen on Early Access shenanigans, so perhaps we’ll see a big PC/PS5 combo release someday.

And plot twist! If you’re a Mac user with a countdown for August 20, Krafton’s rolling out the Mac version—complete with the Island Getaway DLC. Ah, the thrills of tech ecosystems. For cheat lovers, there’s a how-to list floating around somewhere, because who doesn’t love a cheeky advantage now and then?

There it is. All wrapped up in a lovely, not-so-polished bow.