The developers of *inZOI* have swiftly addressed a disturbing bug that allowed players to run over children within the game. This issue, which surfaced during the game's Early Access phase, was brought to light by a player on the inZOI subreddit on March 28. The player shared footage of an incident where a child was run over by a car, resulting in the child being propelled a significant distance and ultimately meeting a tragic end. The developers, Krafton, confirmed that this was an unintended bug and have since resolved it in their latest patch.
In a statement to Eurogamer on March 28, a Krafton spokesperson emphasized the inappropriateness of these depictions and their misalignment with the values of *inZOI*. The statement highlighted their commitment to age-appropriate content and their plans to strengthen internal review processes to prevent similar incidents. This move is crucial, especially considering *inZOI*'s ESRB rating of T for Teen, as retaining the bug could have led to a higher age rating and potential backlash.
inZOI Developers Aim to Strengthen Internal Review Processes in the Future
As *inZOI* continues to evolve through its Early Access phase, the game has garnered a "Very Positive" review rating on Steam, praised for its detailed and high-quality graphics. However, Game Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim shared with PCGamesN on March 31 that the game's hyper-realistic approach presents challenges. Kjun explained that while the team considered adding comical or lighthearted elements, these did not mesh well with the game's grounded visuals, leading to some disappointment.
inZOI Director Admits Realistic Style Makes It Hard for Goofing Around In-Game
Kjun has expressed admiration for *The Sims 4*, noting its charming goofiness as a defining feature. However, the realistic style of *inZOI* makes it challenging to incorporate similar elements. Despite this, Kjun believes the game's immersive graphics will resonate with players, and the development team remains proud and excited about bringing this world to life.
While *inZOI* surpasses *The Sims 4* in terms of detail and quality, the developers are still exploring the game's identity to establish it as a strong competitor in the life-simulation genre. For a deeper dive into our thoughts on *inZOI*'s Early Access release, be sure to check out our detailed article below!
