inZOI Unveils Karma System, Ghost Zois Plans

inZOI's game director has teased a fascinating new Karma system, introducing the intriguing concept of ghost Zois to the game. Let's delve into this paranormal game mechanic.

inZOI Director Teases a Karma System

Your Karma Determines Your Afterlife (or Lack Thereof)

In a February 7, 2025 Discord post, inZOI game director Hyungjun Kim revealed details of an upcoming Karma system. This system will determine the fate of your Zoi after death: enough karma points, and they peacefully transition to the afterlife. Fall short, however, and your Zoi remains as a ghost, bound to the world until sufficient karma is restored. The specific actions required to restore karma points remain undisclosed for now.

Kim emphasized a balanced approach to ghost interactions, 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 limited to special conversations, occurring only at specific times and under certain conditions.

Kim also expressed a desire to explore more fantasy elements within the game's realistic framework, stating, "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!"

A Glimpse into inZOI's Karma Interactions

Back in August 2024, Krafton Inc., inZOI's publisher, collaborated with content creators for sponsored videos. One such video, by MadMorph, offered a brief glimpse into the Karma system.

Around the fifteen-minute mark, MadMorph showcased "Karma Interactions," a menu of actions impacting your karma score. The video showed a mischievous example—secretly farting on another Zoi's face—resulting in a humorous NPC reaction. The video also mentioned positive actions like "Throw Away Trash" or "Like a Friend’s post," though these weren't demonstrated.

While Kim confirmed that the Early Access version will focus on gameplay during a Zoi's lifetime, the Karma Interaction system promises to significantly expand the game's depth in the future. For those eager to experience inZOI, the wait is almost over—the Early Access release on Steam is scheduled for March 28, 2025.