The Sims' Biggest Rival Just Dropped A Massive Demo But You'll Need To Act Fast

Fans of lamenting the lack of competitors on the market can now check out the game's biggest competition as releases a massive new demo. Developed by Krafton, the ambitious life-simulator made waves when it was first unveiled thanks to its stunning visuals and robust gameplay, and while the early-access release may still be a few months away, those who are interested can get a taste of the experience early. There are a few catches though, so one shouldn't expect a full replacement just yet.

Over on Steam, Krafton dropped, a demo that showcases the game's robust creation system by allowing users to design their characters ahead of the title's full release. Those who grab the demo will be able to keep it permanently but it's worth noting that will only be available until August 26 at 12 a.m. ET, meaning fans have just under a week to pick it up. Despite only showing a vertical slice of, the demo features a surprising amount of content, including 250 customization options that cover everything from body type to clothing.

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Despite being one of EA's most beloved products, the life-simulator genre still has plenty of space for competitors. Many enthusiasts who have grown dissatisfied with 's continued content drops and increasingly broken technical state are hoping is at least up to par with Maxis' franchise as it could help diversify the marketplace. Having some actual competition may even push to make some sweeping improvements to retain its massive but increasingly disillusioned player base.

could just be the real deal given the gameplay Krafton has highlighted through various trailers. Aside from creating hyper-realistic characters, players will also be able to find jobs, form deep connections with other Zois in the neighborhood, and "." By all accounts it's a massive project, hence the early access launch which should