inZOI NPCs Use AI To Be Like Real Humans

inZOI's NPCs will leverage NVIDIA Ace AI technology for unprecedented realism and human-like interactions, creating a deeply immersive gaming experience. This article explores NVIDIA Ace's role in shaping inZOI's gameplay.

A Simulated World Alive

Krafton, the developer behind inZOI, utilizes NVIDIA's Ace AI to power its NPCs, dubbed "Smart Zois." These AI citizens exhibit advanced behaviors, reacting dynamically to their environment and shaping their actions based on personal experiences.

An NVIDIA GeForce YouTube video, "NVIDIA ACE | inZOI - Create Simulated Cities with Co-Playable Characters," showcases the Smart Zois' autonomy. When enabled, they actively participate in city life, pursuing individual schedules, working, socializing, and influencing each other even without direct player interaction.

The Smart Zois' personalities drive their actions. A kind Zoi might assist others, while an appreciative one might enthusiastically support street performers, organically building an audience. Players can utilize the in-game "Thought" system to understand the reasoning behind these AI behaviors. Daily self-reflection by the Smart Zois further refines their future actions.

The result, as the video highlights, is a vibrant, diverse city brimming with unpredictable social interactions, fostering a rich, dynamic, and story-driven simulation.

inZOI launches in Early Access on March 28th, 2025, on Steam for PC. For further details, explore our other inZOI articles.