InZOI's game director has revealed exciting plans for a Karma system, introducing the intriguing concept of ghost Zois to the game. Let's delve into this paranormal gameplay mechanic.

inZOI Director Teases a Karma System

Your Karma Determines Your Afterlife (or Lack Thereof)

In a February 7, 2025 Discord post, inZOI's game director, Hyungjun Kim, unveiled a Karma system. This system will determine the fate of deceased Zois, transforming them into ghosts based on their accumulated Karma points. Kim explains, "If a Zoi dies with enough karma points, they move on to the afterlife. However, those who fall short remain as ghosts until they restore sufficient karma points." The methods for restoring these points remain undisclosed for now.

Kim assures players that ghost interactions will be carefully balanced: "We want to keep the playability of ghosts fairly limited so it doesn’t overshadow the main gameplay, but we also want to make sure the experience is engaging enough when it does happen." In the Early Access version, interactions with ghost Zois will be limited to special conversations, occurring only at specific times and under certain conditions.

Kim further shared his vision: "While we’re committed to refining the realistic elements of inZOI first, I’d love to explore more fantasy-driven elements in the future. Occasionally stepping away from the game's native, ultra-realistic setting could add an extra layer of fun to our simulation of this vast and complex concept we call life!"

A Glimpse into inZOI's Karma Interactions

A sneak peek at the Karma system was offered in August 2024 through a sponsored video by content creator MadMorph. Fifteen minutes into the video, MadMorph showcased "Karma Interactions"—a menu of actions impacting a Zoi's Karma score. Examples shown included less-than-savory acts like secretly farting on another Zoi, alongside more positive actions like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post" (though the latter wasn't demonstrated).

While Kim confirmed that the Early Access version will focus on the living Zois, the Karma Interaction system promises to significantly expand the gameplay experience in the future. For those eager to experience inZOI, the wait is almost over—the Early Access release on Steam is set for March 28, 2025.