inZOI Unveils Karma System and Ghost Zois Plans

Dive into the intriguing world of inZOI as game director Hyungjun Kim teases a new Karma system, introducing ghost Zois to the game. Discover how this paranormal game mechanic will enhance your gameplay experience!

inZOI Director Teases a Karma System

On February 7, 2025, inZOI game director Hyungjun Kim shared exciting news on Discord about a Karma system that will transform deceased Zois into ghosts based on their Karma points. This unique feature adds a layer of depth to the game, blending realism with paranormal elements.

Kim explained, "If a Zoi dies with enough karma points, they move on to the afterlife, but those who don’t make the cut have to remain as ghosts until they restore sufficient karma points." While the specifics on how to restore these points remain under wraps, the concept promises to add a fascinating twist to the gameplay.

To ensure the Karma system complements the main gameplay without overshadowing it, Kim noted, "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 at set times under certain conditions.

Kim also expressed his vision for the game's future, stating, "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!"

inZOI Karma Interaction Briefly Revealed

In August 2024, inZOI's publisher, Krafton Inc., collaborated with content creators to showcase the game. One such partner, MadMorph, provided a sneak peek into the Karma system during his inZOI video. At the fifteen-minute mark, MadMorph demonstrated a feature called Karma Interactions, which allows players to perform actions that can either increase or decrease their Karma points.

For example, MadMorph's character engaged in a mischievous act by secretly farting on another Zoi's face, which triggered a reaction from the NPC. On the positive side, options like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post" were available, though not demonstrated in the video.

While the Early Access version of inZOI, set to release on Steam on March 28, 2025, will focus on gameplay "while the Zois are still alive," the Karma Interactions feature is poised to have a more significant impact in future updates. Players eager to explore this innovative system will have less than six weeks to wait before diving into the Early Access version of inZOI.