
The lead developers of the highly anticipated life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan inquiries, sparking curiosity and confusion, particularly around the topic of sexual intercourse within the game. The assistant director's response was notably ambiguous, avoiding explicit terminology. He suggested that while male and female ZOIs might retreat to bed with the intention of procreation, the visual depiction of this act is left to the player's imagination.
Perhaps that’s exactly what’s happening, but not at the level everyone expected.
This leaves fans pondering whether inZOI will adopt a censorship approach similar to that seen in The Sims series, or if it will introduce a novel method of handling such content.
The developers also shed light on another intriguing aspect: why ZOIs shower in towels rather than using pixelated censorship. They explained that pixelation suits games with cartoonish graphics better, whereas in a game striving for realism like inZOI, such blurring can inadvertently appear overly sexualized. Moreover, they revealed a technical glitch where pixelated censorship fails to appear in mirror reflections when a naked ZOI is present.
For those seeking clarity, the game's current ratings provide some insight. inZOI has been rated ESRB - T (for teens) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating, mirroring the ratings assigned to The Sims 4. These ratings suggest a level of content moderation that aligns with teenage audiences, potentially offering a framework for understanding the game's approach to sensitive topics.