The developers of the upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, recently addressed fan questions, particularly concerning the depiction of intimate relationships. When asked about sexual content, the assistant director provided a deliberately ambiguous response, avoiding the explicit term "sex." The explanation essentially stated that while the implication of intimacy between male and female ZOIs is clear—particularly when they retire to bed together with the intention of procreation—the visual representation is left to the player's interpretation. The statement suggested that intimacy is present, but perhaps not in the manner many anticipated.
Therefore, the level of explicitness remains uncertain. It's unclear whether inZOI will employ censorship similar to The Sims series or introduce a novel approach.
The developers also clarified the decision to depict ZOIs showering in towels rather than with pixelated censorship. They explained that this approach is more aesthetically suitable for the game's cartoonish art style, noting that pixelation can appear overly sexualized in realistic graphics. Furthermore, a technical issue with pixelated censorship—where the blurring wouldn't appear in reflections—influenced this choice.
Ultimately, the game's rating provides further context. inZOI has received an ESRB rating of T (Teen) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating—consistent with The Sims 4. This rating offers a clear indication of the game's content maturity level.