inZOI Drops Explicit Sex Scenes

The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan questions, notably one regarding the depiction of intimate relationships. The assistant director's response, while avoiding the word "sex," was deliberately ambiguous, leaving players uncertain about the game's mechanics. Essentially, the implication is that romantic interactions between ZOI characters can lead to childbirth, but the visual representation is left to the player's interpretation. The statement suggested the depiction is present, but perhaps not as explicit as some anticipated.

This lack of clarity leaves the question of inZOI's approach to intimacy unanswered—will it mirror the censorship seen in The Sims series, or will it adopt a different method?

The developers also explained the decision to depict ZOIs showering in towels rather than using pixelated censorship. They argued that this approach is more suitable for the game's cartoonish art style, as pixelation in a realistic style can appear overly sexualized. Furthermore, a technical issue with pixelated censorship—its failure to reflect properly in mirrors—contributed to this design choice.

Ultimately, the game's rating provides the clearest indication of its content. inZOI has received an ESRB rating of T (Teen) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating—the same ratings as The Sims 4.