The lead developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan inquiries, particularly regarding the depiction of sexual intercourse in the game. When queried about this sensitive topic, the assistant director provided a response that was notably ambiguous, avoiding direct mention of "sex." The essence of the answer suggested that if a male and female ZOI were to go to bed together, the implication would be that they are attempting to conceive children. However, the visual representation of this act is left to the player's interpretation.
Perhaps that’s exactly what’s happening, but not at the level everyone expected.
This has left players uncertain about whether inZOI will adopt a censorship approach similar to The Sims series or if it will introduce a novel method of handling such content.
Furthermore, the game's creators explained their decision to have ZOIs shower in towels rather than using pixelated censorship. They argued that pixelation is more suitable for games with cartoonish graphics, whereas in a game with realistic visuals like inZOI, such censorship can appear overly sexualized. They also mentioned a technical issue where pixelated censorship failed to appear in mirror reflections, leading to the choice of using towels instead.
For clarity on the game's content, one can look at the ratings it has received: ESRB - T (for teens) and an expected PEGI 12. These ratings align with those given to The Sims 4, providing a benchmark for what players can expect in terms of mature content.
