inZOI Fixes Bug, Prevents Players from Running Over Children

The developers of *inZOI* have addressed a disturbing bug that allowed players to run over children in the game, which has now been rectified in their latest patch. Dive deeper into this shocking feature and discover what the inZOI Director has to say about their commitment to realism.

inZOI Early Access Fixes Shocking Bug

As *inZOI* continues its Early Access phase, players have uncovered a troubling feature allowing the running over of children with vehicles. A player showcased this issue on the inZOI subreddit on March 28, posting footage of a child being struck by a car, resulting in the child being sent flying and ultimately passing away. While the developers had previously mentioned in the inZOI Online Showcase that Zois could be killed by various means, including vehicular accidents, they clarified that this was never intended to apply to children.

A Krafton spokesperson addressed this unintended bug in a statement to Eurogamer on March 28, confirming its resolution in the latest patch. The statement highlighted the inappropriateness of such depictions and reaffirmed their commitment to age-appropriate content. "These depictions are highly inappropriate and do not reflect the intent and values of inZOI. We understand the seriousness of this matter and age-appropriate content and we are strengthening our internal review processes to prevent similar incidents in the future," the statement read. Removing this feature is crucial, as *inZOI* is rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and retaining it could lead to a stricter rating.

inZOI Developers Aim To Strengthen Internal Review Processes In The Future

The developers are taking steps to enhance their internal review processes to ensure such issues do not recur. This move underscores their dedication to maintaining the game's integrity and aligning with their intended age rating.

inZOI Director Admits Realistic Style Makes It Hard For Goofing Around In-Game

*inZOI* has earned a "Very Positive" review rating on Steam, praised for its detailed and high-quality visuals. However, Game Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim shared with PCGamesN on March 31 that the game's hyper-realistic approach presents challenges. Kjun explained, "This was something we thought about a lot. With such realistic graphics, we constantly questioned how far we should take that realism. At times, we wanted to incorporate comical or lighthearted elements, but they didn’t quite fit with the grounded visuals, which was a bit disappointing sometimes."

Kjun has expressed admiration for *The Sims 4* and its charming, goofy elements, which *inZOI* struggles to replicate due to its realistic style. Despite these challenges, Kjun remains confident in their approach, stating, "We believe this level of immersive graphics will resonate with players and, throughout development, we’ve felt both proud and excited to bring this world to life."

While *inZOI* surpasses *The Sims 4* in terms of detail and quality, the developers are still seeking to define the game's unique identity to stand out in the life-simulation genre. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on *inZOI*'s Early Access release, check out our detailed article below!