The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, addressed fan questions regarding the depiction of intimate relationships. The response from the assistant director regarding sexual content was notably ambiguous, avoiding explicit terminology. The implication is that romantic interactions between ZOI characters can lead to procreation, but the visual representation is left to player interpretation.
The developers' statement suggests intimacy is present, but not in the manner many anticipated.
Consequently, the level of censorship remains uncertain; whether inZOI will mirror the approach of The Sims series or employ a novel method is currently unclear.
The developers also explained the decision to depict ZOIs showering in towels instead of 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 was encountered: pixelated censorship didn't render correctly in reflections.
The game's rating provides further context: an ESRB rating of T (Teen) and an anticipated PEGI 12 rating align with the ratings received by The Sims 4, offering insight into the game's content limitations.
