inZOI Unveils Karma System and Ghost Zois Plans

Are you ready for a thrilling twist in the world of inZOI? Game director Hyungjun Kim has just dropped some exciting news on a Karma system that will introduce ghost Zois to the game. Dive in to discover how this intriguing paranormal mechanic will work!

inZOI Director Teases a Karma System

Deceased Zois Transforms into Ghosts, Depending on their Karma Points

On February 7, 2025, inZOI game director Hyungjun Kim shared a tantalizing detail on the game's Discord channel: a Karma system that will see deceased Zois turning into ghosts based on their Karma points. Despite inZOI's commitment to realism, Kim is introducing a paranormal element that promises to add a new dimension to the gameplay. According to Kim, "If a Zoi dies with enough karma points, they move on to the afterlife, but those who don’t make the cut have to remain as ghosts until they restore sufficient karma points." However, he's kept us in suspense about the specific actions needed to restore these points.

Kim also made it clear that they aim to "keep the playability of ghosts fairly limited so it doesn’t overshadow the main gameplay, but we also want to make sure the experience is engaging enough when it does happen." In the Early Access version, interactions with ghost Zois will be limited to special conversations "at set times under certain conditions."

"While we’re committed to refining the realistic elements of inZOI first, I’d love to explore more fantasy-driven elements in the future," Kim enthused. "Occasionally stepping away from the game's native, ultra-realistic setting could add an extra layer of fun to our simulation of this vast and complex concept we call life!"

inZOI Karma Interaction Briefly Revealed

Back in August 2024, inZOI's publisher, Krafton Inc., collaborated with content creators for sponsored videos, and one such partner, MadMorph, gave us a sneak peek at the Karma system. Around the 15-minute mark of MadMorph's inZOI video, he revealed a feature called Karma Interactions. This option presents players with a variety of actions that can either boost or diminish their Karma points. For instance, MadMorph's character mischievously farted on another Zoi's face, which elicited a reaction from the NPC. Positive actions like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post" were also available, though not demonstrated in the video.

While Kim has clarified that the Early Access version of inZOI will focus on gameplay "while the Zois are still alive," the Karma Interactions option is poised to play a more significant role in future updates. Fans eager to explore this innovative game won't have to wait long, as inZOI is set to launch as an Early Access title on Steam on March 28, 2025—just under 6 weeks away!