inZOI Fixes Bug, Stops Child Collisions

inZOI developers have resolved a technical issue that unintentionally allowed players' vehicles to collide with child characters. Read more about this unexpected gameplay element and the director's perspective on maintaining realism.

Early Access Patch Resolves Distressing Gameplay Element

As inZOI's Early Access reveals more gameplay features, players discovered an alarming mechanic where child characters could be struck by vehicles. A March 28 Reddit post titled "Vehicle Collisions With Children in inZOI" showcased footage where a child character was sent flying from a vehicle impact before collapsing.

While developers had previously mentioned various character mortality mechanics including vehicle accidents during their showcase, they hadn't specified these mechanics extended to child characters. A Krafton representative clarified on March 28 that this was an unintended technical issue that has since been corrected.

The official statement explained: "These unintended interactions don't align with inZOI's design philosophy. We recognize the seriousness of this matter regarding age-appropriate content and are enhancing our internal review protocols to prevent similar occurrences." This adjustment maintains the game's Teen ESRB rating by removing this unplanned gameplay element.

Game Director Discusses Challenges of Hyper-Realistic Design

Despite receiving "Very Positive" Steam reviews emphasizing its visual quality, Game Director Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim acknowledged on March 31 that the photorealistic approach creates unique challenges for gameplay design.

Kim noted: "The realistic aesthetic constantly raised questions about how far we should push certain elements. We sometimes wanted to include more humorous features, but they felt incompatible with our grounded visual style."

The director acknowledged The Sims 4's success with whimsical elements but believes inZOI's visual fidelity offers different advantages: "We're confident this immersive approach will connect with players. Throughout development, we've remained both proud and excited about bringing this world to life with such authenticity."

While inZOI surpasses The Sims 4 in graphical detail, the development team continues refining the game's identity within the life simulation genre. For more insights on inZOI's Early Access launch, explore our detailed coverage below.