inZOI Reveals Upcoming Karma System and Ghost Zois

Discover the intriguing new Karma system and ghostly Zois teased by the inZOI game director. Dive in to understand this unique paranormal game 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 transform deceased Zois into ghosts based on their accumulated Karma points.

Despite inZOI's focus on realism, Kim introduces a paranormal twist with this Karma system. He explains, "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." The exact methods to restore these points remain undisclosed.

Kim also 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." During the Early Access phase, interactions with ghost Zois will be limited to specific times and conditions.

Looking ahead, Kim shared, "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 content creators to showcase the game through sponsored videos. Among them, MadMorph offered a glimpse into the Karma system.

At the fifteen-minute mark of his inZOI video, MadMorph showcased the "Karma Interactions" feature, revealing a range of actions that can either increase or decrease Karma points. One humorous example was his character secretly farting on another Zoi's face, triggering a reaction from the NPC. Positive actions like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post" were also listed but not demonstrated.

While the Early Access version of inZOI, launching on Steam on March 28, 2025, will focus on gameplay with living Zois, the Karma Interactions feature promises to add depth and intrigue to future updates. Players eager to explore this innovative game mechanic will have to wait just a few more weeks.