Discover how inZOI's new Karma system will bring ghostly encounters into the game, as teased by the game director. Dive deeper to understand this intriguing paranormal mechanic!
inZOI Director Teases a Karma System
On February 7, 2025, inZOI's game director, Hyungjun Kim, shared exciting news on Discord about a Karma system that will revolutionize the game. This system will see deceased Zois transforming into ghosts based on their accumulated Karma points.
Despite inZOI's commitment to realism, Kim introduced a thrilling paranormal twist with this Karma system. He explained, "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, specifics on how to regain these points remain a mystery for now.
Kim stressed the importance of balance, stating, "We want 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 restricted to special conversations at designated times and under specific conditions.
Looking ahead, Kim expressed enthusiasm for expanding the game's horizons, saying, "While we’re committed to refining the realistic elements of inZOI first, I’d love to explore more fantasy-driven elements in the future. 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 various content creators to showcase the game through sponsored videos. MadMorph, one of the partners, gave viewers a sneak peek into inZOI’s Karma system.
At the 15-minute mark of MadMorph's video, he demonstrated a feature called Karma Interactions, showcasing a range of actions that can either boost or diminish Karma points. For example, MadMorph's character engaged in a mischievous act by secretly farting on another Zoi's face, eliciting a response from the NPC. On the other hand, positive actions like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post" were available but not demonstrated in the video.
Kim clarified that while the Early Access version focuses on gameplay with living Zois, the Karma Interactions feature will play a more significant role in future updates. Fans eager to explore inZOI won't have to wait long, as the game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam on March 28, 2025—just under 6 weeks away.
