InZOI Removes Denuvo In Response To Player Criticism

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Despite not having been launched in early access as of yet, there’s been a bit of controversy surrounding inZOI. However, the development team is attentively addressing player feedback.

Hyungjun “Kjun” Kim, both producer and director at InZOI, shared on the Steam page for their game that they will remove the Denuvo anti-piracy software from its early access version, addressing concerns raised by players about its use in the life simulator.

For PC gamers, Denuvo often becomes a contentious issue due to its dual role: restricting the extent of modding and also affecting game performance negatively, which has been demonstrated in various instances.

Kjun explains that the choice to eliminate DRM from inZOI was made following discussions with teams globally, as a result of input received from the gaming community.

The Team Is ‘Committed’ To Making InZOI ‘Highly Moddable’

The post acknowledges that taking away Denuvo might lead to higher chances of illegal copying, yet they think the advantages – such as enhancing the game’s customizability – are significant enough to justify this risk, as part of their dedication to enabling players to modify the game according to their preferences.

During our Online Showcase, it was emphasized that we’re dedicated to ensuring that inZOI is an extensively customizable game. Starting from May, we will officially roll out mod support, enabling players to utilize software such as Maya and Blender for crafting unique content.

Moving forward, it’s mentioned that they intend to broaden the application of mod support across different areas of the game, aiming for a thoroughly customizable gaming experience. However, introducing Denuvo might potentially limit this flexibility.

He ends his post by expressing regret for not meeting players’ expectations regarding this delicate matter, and invites fans to keep voicing their opinions so they can improve the experience of inZOI for all users.

The customization element in inZOI is undeniably prominent, though its marketing might not have emphasized it as much through conventional methods like leveraging generative AI, which has faced scrutiny in the gaming industry recently.

Despite some concerns, it appears that the developers of inZOI are making a concerted effort to maintain ethical AI usage, and this commitment seems to be appreciated by players on Steam, as the game has surpassed titles like Elden Ring Nightreign and Hollow Knight: Silksong to become Steam’s most wished-for game.

It’s hoped that they will maintain their dedication, both to modding and heeding fan input, while aiming to keep The Sims at the forefront of the life simulation genre.

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2025-03-26 20:38