Paradox Interactive once intrigued gamers with the announcement of a The Sims-style game, but in the end, the decision was made to cancel the development of Life by You. Thanks to the company's recent financial report, it has become known how much was spent on the cancelled game by Paradox Tectonic studio.
Judging by the available information, we are talking about a loss of around 19.2 million dollars — an amount the publisher simply wrote off. Not only did the story of the Life by You project come to an end, but the Paradox Tectonic studio was also shut down.
Nevertheless, the famous The Sims 4 will not be left without rivals; among the nearest potential “contender projects,” some players point to inZOI. This life simulator powered by Unreal Engine 5 from Krafton inspires hope among fans of the genre, as the developers promise numerous features and showcase impressive graphics (though there are certain questions regarding optimization).
inZOI presentation: https://youtu.be/qW8jTWtSLpc
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Cover author: Paradox Interactive, Paradox Tectonic. Image source: YouTube.com