The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, addressed fan inquiries regarding intimate interactions. A particularly ambiguous response from the assistant director, avoiding the term "sex," left players uncertain about the game's depiction of such activities.
The explanation essentially stated that intimate encounters occur; if male and female ZOIs retire to bed together, procreation is implied, but the visual representation is left to the player's interpretation.
The reality may be subtly different than anticipated.
Consequently, the level of censorship in inZOI's portrayal of intimacy remains unclear, leaving open the question of whether it will mirror The Sims series' approach or introduce a novel method.
The developers also clarified the ZOIs' towel-clad showering, rather than employing pixelated censorship. They explained that this approach is more suitable for cartoonish graphics, while pixelation in a realistic style can appear overly sexualized. Furthermore, a technical issue arose where pixelated censorship failed to reflect correctly in mirrors.
Ultimately, the game's ratings provide the most direct answer: ESRB - T (Teen) and the anticipated PEGI 12 rating, mirroring The Sims 4's classification.
