New Life Sim inZOI Includes "WooHoo" Feature for Character Creation

According to its developers, inZOI will include a "sort of" romantic interaction feature. Here's more on how the game handles mature content and the level of realism these elements bring.

inZOI Developers Address Questions on Mature Content

A "Sort Of" Romantic Interaction Feature Is Planned

With inZOI's early access release approaching, players are curious about the inclusion of features related to romance and nudity. During a live "Ask Me (almost) Anything" session on the official Discord, three team leads addressed fan questions, with responses translated by Assistant Director Joel Lee.

Questions covered various aspects of the game's realism, including baby care, body types, and driving. However, a frequent topic was mature content, specifically romantic interactions and nudity.

Lee provided a work-safe response, stating, "Our answer is: sort of. The game includes a feature where a male and female Zoi are together, likely in bed, with the intention of starting a family. How explicit is it visually? That's left to your imagination. What you see isn't literally what's happening; you have to infer the context. Is that clear? It's there. Sort of. Perhaps not to the extent some might have expected."

While the details remain somewhat vague, this confirms that romantic interactions will be part of the game. The animations and presentation will be adjusted to suit a broader audience. Given inZOI's focus on realism, fans can expect a more grounded approach compared to the stylized and humorous way similar features are handled in games like The Sims.

Why Blur Effects Don't Fit inZOI's Style

When asked why Zois shower with towels on, the developers explained that traditional blurring effects clash with the game's art direction. They noted that pixelated blur effects work well in cartoony styles like The Sims.

inZOI's more realistic aesthetic presents a challenge. Applying a pixelated blur to nudity felt more suggestive than simply showing a character in a towel. Furthermore, a bug during testing allowed players to see an unaltered, fully naked reflection in mirrors—an issue the team worked to resolve.

Designing inZOI for a Broad Audience

Despite inquiries about mature content, inZOI has received a T for Teen rating from the ESRB, similar to The Sims 4. This means the game will balance its features to remain accessible and appropriate for a wide range of players. Lee emphasized the team's goal, saying, "We wanted to create a game that is widely available to as many age groups as possible."

The developers will host a live stream showcase on March 19, 2025, at 01:00 UTC on their official YouTube and Twitch channels. This event will cover early access pricing, DLC plans, the development roadmap, and answer more community questions.

inZOI enters early access on Steam on March 28, 2025, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. A final release date has not been announced. Visit our dedicated inZOI page for the latest news and updates on the game.