The lead developers of the highly anticipated life simulation game, inZOI, recently fielded fan questions, sparking curiosity about the inclusion of sexual intercourse in the game. The assistant director provided a notably ambiguous response, carefully avoiding the term "sex," leaving players puzzled about the game's approach to this sensitive topic.

The essence of the response suggested that when a male ZOI and a female ZOI share a bed, the implication is that they are engaging in an activity intended for procreation. However, the visual representation of this act is left to the player's imagination, hinting at a subtle rather than explicit depiction.

Perhaps that’s exactly what’s happening, but not at the level everyone expected.

This leaves it uncertain whether inZOI will adopt a censorship style similar to that of The Sims series or introduce a novel method altogether.

Additionally, the developers addressed the choice of having ZOIs shower in towels instead of using pixelated censorship. They explained that pixelation is more suitable for games with a cartoonish aesthetic, whereas in a game striving for realism like inZOI, such censorship can inadvertently enhance the sexualization of the content. They also noted a technical issue where pixelation failed to appear in mirror reflections, adding another layer of complexity to the decision.

For those seeking clarity, the game's ratings provide some insight. inZOI has been rated ESRB - T (for teens) and is expected to receive a PEGI 12 rating, aligning it with the ratings assigned to The Sims 4. These ratings suggest a moderate approach to mature themes, offering a benchmark for what players can expect in terms of content sensitivity.