has taken the world by storm in recent weeks, thanks to the timed release of its . Those who’ve jumped in have found an incredibly detailed system, with seemingly allowing for a high degree of customisation, and very realistic character builds. Many have compared the game to in approach, but have marvelled at how its Unreal Engine 5 base allows for more human “Zoi” characters, as compared to the more cartoonish models seen in .

But what is , and where did it come from? At , we’ve been . Here’s everything we’ve learned about it so far, and what to expect when it releases. When does release? At this stage, does not have a firm release date – although developer KRAFTON has announced a potential early access release for .

The word is used here, in light of recent game delays, and to temper expectations. It takes a long, time to build a realistic life simulator like , and needs space to develop its polish and scope. While KRAFTON is uniquely positioned to pull this game off – it’s a very successful company with titles like under its purview – keen players should be patient for updates.

That goes doubly so in light of , which was cancelled by publisher Paradox Interactive due to the vast scope of work needed to complete it. has been in development for quite some time, but it’s a very ambitious game and will need ample time to be fully ready for release. : Platforms is expected to launch on PC via Steam, and it’s currently .

A console version for Xbox Series .