The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan questions, notably one concerning the depiction of intimate relationships. The assistant director's response regarding sexual content was deliberately vague, avoiding explicit terminology. Essentially, the implication is that romantic interactions between male and female ZOIs leading to procreation will occur, but the visual representation will be left largely to the player's interpretation. The statement suggested the developers' approach is nuanced and perhaps not as explicit as some anticipated.
The level of intimacy depicted remains unclear, leaving players uncertain whether inZOI will employ censorship similar to The Sims series or a novel approach.
The developers also explained their decision to depict ZOIs showering in towels instead of using pixelated censorship. They cited two reasons: this style is more suitable for the game's cartoonish art style, as pixelation in a realistic style can appear overly sexualized; and a technical bug prevented pixelated censorship from appearing correctly in reflections.
The game's rating provides further insight. The ESRB has rated inZOI as "T" (Teen), and a PEGI 12 rating is expected. These ratings align with The Sims 4, suggesting a similar level of content maturity.
