The developers of inZOI have recently tackled a troubling bug that allowed players to run over children within the game. This issue, which came to light during the game's Early Access phase, has now been rectified with the latest patch. Delve into the details of this unsettling feature and discover the inZOI Director's perspective on the game's commitment to realism.

inZOI Early Access Fixes Shocking Bug

inZOI Developers Aim to Strengthen Internal Review Processes in the Future

As inZOI's Early Access continues to unveil new aspects of the game, players discovered a disturbing glitch that permitted running over children with vehicles. A post on the inZOI subreddit dated March 28, titled "I don't think that Krafton realizes that you can run over children in inZOI," showcased footage of a player using a car to strike a child, resulting in the child being launched a significant distance before tragically passing away.

While inZOI's developers had previously discussed various ways for characters (referred to as Zois) to meet their end during the inZOI Online Showcase, including vehicular accidents, they did not mention that this would extend to child characters. Addressing the issue, a Krafton spokesperson spoke to Eurogamer on March 28, stating that the feature was an unintended bug and has since been fixed in the latest patch.

The spokesperson's statement emphasized, "These depictions are highly inappropriate and do not reflect the intent and values of inZOI. We understand the seriousness of this matter regarding age-appropriate content, and we are strengthening our internal review processes to prevent similar incidents in the future." The removal of this bug aligns with inZOI's ESRB rating of T for Teen, as retaining such a feature could lead to a more restrictive age rating.

inZOI Director Admits Realistic Style Makes It Hard for Goofing Around In-Game

inZOI currently holds a "Very Positive" review rating on Steam, praised for its detailed and high-quality visuals. However, inZOI’s Game Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim shared with PCGamesN on March 31 that their commitment to hyper-realism presents challenges.

Kjun explained, "This was something we thought about a lot. With such realistic graphics, we constantly questioned how far we should take that realism. At times, we wanted to incorporate comical or lighthearted elements, but they didn’t quite fit with the grounded visuals, which was a bit disappointing sometimes."

Kjun has expressed admiration for The Sims 4, highlighting its playful and goofy identity that distinguishes it within the genre. With inZOI's realistic style, the developers found it challenging to integrate similar whimsical elements. Nevertheless, Kjun remains confident in their approach, stating, "We believe this level of immersive graphics will resonate with players and, throughout development, we’ve felt both proud and excited to bring this world to life."

While inZOI surpasses The Sims 4 in terms of detail and quality, the developers continue to refine the game's identity to establish it as a formidable competitor in the life-simulation genre. For more insights on inZOI's Early Access release, feel free to explore our detailed article below!