The lead developers of the highly anticipated life simulation game, inZOI, recently engaged with fans to clarify some intriguing aspects of gameplay. When queried about the inclusion of sexual intercourse, the assistant director provided a notably ambiguous response, carefully avoiding explicit language. The gist of the answer suggested that while male and female ZOIs might retreat to bed together with the intention of procreation, the visual representation of this act would be left largely to the player's imagination. This led to widespread confusion among players about the exact nature of these interactions.
The response from the assistant director can be summarized as follows: "Perhaps that’s exactly what’s happening, but not at the level everyone expected." This leaves it uncertain whether inZOI will follow the censorship model used in The Sims series or adopt a novel approach to depicting these sensitive scenes.
Further, the developers addressed the peculiar choice of having ZOIs shower in towels rather than using pixelated censorship. They explained that this method aligns better with games featuring more cartoonish graphics. In contrast, using blurring in a game with realistic visuals can inadvertently enhance the perceived sexualization. Additionally, they revealed a technical issue where pixelated censorship failed to appear in mirror reflections when a naked ZOI approached, prompting the towel approach as a solution.
For those seeking clarity, the game's rating offers some insight. inZOI has been assigned an ESRB rating of T (for teens) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating. These ratings align with those given to The Sims 4, suggesting a similar approach to content moderation and censorship.
