InZOI’s Teased Feature Could Prove Its Value Against The Sims 4, For Better Or Worse -

The Sims series has mostly dominated life simulation games, and it’s easy to see why. Over the years, it’s built a strong fanbase and added lots of fun content. Yet, much of that content comes at a cost. Some of the best features, like pets, seasons, and new careers, are only available through expensive expansion packs. For new or returning players, getting the whole experience can get pretty expensive. That’s part of why inZOI is starting to get noticed.

Even though it’s still in early access, inZOI is showing promise, especially when it comes to value. Of course, value isn’t everything. Gameplay and quality matter too, but offering features for free that usually cost extra gets people’s attention. The Sims has had time to grow and polish its content, but if inZOI keeps adding good features for free, it could change what players expect from life sims.

Pets Should Be Coming To InZOI Soon

Free Pets Are A Welcome Addition To InZOI

In a recent post on its official X account, inZOI shared a short but exciting teaser that has fans talking. The image showed a small cat tree, paw prints, and the words “coming soon…” written across the top. The caption said “Meow🐱🎶.” It was a small hint, pointing to pets coming to inZOI.

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There are no official details yet, but the teaser suggests cats, and maybe other animals, will be added to the game. The timing makes sense since inZOI is still in early access and is slowly adding new features. Having pets in the game could lead to fun new gameplay, like walking dogs or watching cats play and explore. The pet system might be full of features or kept simple for now, but offering it at no extra cost is smart. Already, inZOI has received positive ratings on Steam, so there’s no telling what adding pets could do for the game.

This also shows how inZOI is trying to stand out by offering good free content. If the pets feature is even halfway as detailed as the one in The Sims 4’s Cats and Dogs expansion, it could be a strong sign of what’s to come. Nothing is confirmed yet, but the clues point in a good direction. Even still, inZOI’s first week has been impressive with over one million sales, and adding free pets could entice even more people to buy.

The Sims 4 Only Features Pets In A Paid DLC

The Sims 4 Can Get Expensive In The Long Run

In The Sims 4, pets are a fun part of the game, but only if you’re willing to pay extra. The Cats and Dogs expansion adds pets, a vet career, a new world called Brindleton Bay, and a good amount of pet-themed items. It’s a well-liked pack, but it’s not cheap. You have to buy it separately from the base game, which adds to the cost if you want the full experience.

This is common in The Sims. Many big features are only available through extra packs. While this has helped keep the game active and growing, it also means players need to spend a lot to get everything. Pets are especially important to many players, so having them locked behind paid DLC has frustrated those who believe they should be part of the main game.

Despite being released back in 2017, The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs still costs $39.99. Unlike in The Sims 3: Pets, players cannot control the pets.

To be fair, Cats and Dogs is a solid expansion. The pets look great, have their own traits, and can be customized in detail. You can design your dream pet, and Sims can interact with them in many ways. In terms of content, it’s one of the better packs. However, it still costs money, and not everyone can or wants to spend more.

That’s why inZOI’s teaser is getting attention. If pets are added for free, even with fewer features, people will notice. No one expects inZOI to match The Sims right away, but offering pets without charging extra could make it stand out and feel like a better deal.

InZOI’s Approach To Pets Could Tell Us A Lot

Free Pets Could Point To Greater Things For InZOI

InZOI Female In Front of Office with a cat. — Custom Image by Jorge Aguilar

A free pets update in inZOI could be a big moment for the game and for life sims in general. If done well, it would show that inZOI is serious about giving players quality features without charging extra. That helps build trust, which is important for a new game still finding its place.

InZOI two Zois hugging and almost kissing in front of a town at sunset.

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How inZOI handles pets could also be a preview of what’s to come. If the update is fun and full of features, it might mean more free content in the future, like new jobs, family tools, or weather systems. But if it’s just a one-time thing, that could suggest most major features might eventually cost money. How this update is handled could give players a clue about inZOI’s long-term plans.

This could also attract players who are tired of how much The Sims 4 asks them to spend. Many life sim fans want a full game experience without buying lots of DLC. A good, free pets update would show that inZOI understands that and wants to offer something better.

Still, if the pets update is weak or too basic, it might hurt the game’s progress. Players could take it as a sign that inZOI isn’t ready to compete with The Sims 4 yet. Still, even a simple and fun version of pets would show that the game is improving and trying to grow in the right direction.

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