inZOI Fixes Bug, Prevents Running Over Children

The developers of *inZOI* have swiftly addressed a shocking bug that allowed players to run over children in the game, which has now been fixed with their latest patch. This issue came to light during the Early Access phase, where players discovered and shared footage of this disturbing feature on the inZOI subreddit. The incident involved a player running over a child with a car, resulting in the child being launched a significant distance and ultimately passing away. This was never intended to be part of the game, as confirmed by a Krafton spokesperson in a statement to Eurogamer on March 28.

The statement emphasized that such depictions were "highly inappropriate" and did not align with the values of *inZOI*. The developers acknowledged the severity of the issue and their commitment to age-appropriate content. They also announced plans to strengthen internal review processes to avoid similar incidents in the future. This fix is particularly crucial as *inZOI* holds an ESRB rating of T for Teen, and retaining the bug could have led to a more restrictive rating.

inZOI Developers Aim to Strengthen Internal Review Processes in the Future

As *inZOI* continues its Early Access phase, it has garnered a "Very Positive" review rating on Steam, largely due to its detailed and high-quality graphics. However, inZOI’s Game Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim shared with PCGamesN on March 31 that the game's hyper-realistic style presents unique challenges. Kjun explained that while the team considered adding more comical or lighthearted elements, these often clashed with the game’s grounded visuals, which was a source of disappointment at times.

inZOI Director Admits Realistic Style Makes It Hard for Goofing Around In-Game

Kjun has previously expressed admiration for *The Sims 4*, particularly for its charming goofiness, which he sees as a defining feature in the genre. However, *inZOI*’s realistic approach made it difficult to incorporate similar light-hearted elements. Despite this, Kjun remains confident in the game's direction, stating, "We believe this level of immersive graphics will resonate with players and, throughout development, we’ve felt both proud and excited to bring this world to life."

While *inZOI* surpasses *The Sims 4* in terms of detail and quality, the developers are still searching for a unique identity to establish the game as a strong competitor in the life simulation genre. For more insights into *inZOI*’s Early Access release, be sure to check out our detailed article below!