A bug ininZOIallowed players to run over children with cars—something the developers never intended. Fortunately, they have now addressed the issue with a patch.
inZOI Bug Allowing Players to Run Over Children Has Been Fixed
Did you knowinZOIfeatures up to 16 different ways for characters to die? Electrocution, poisoning, or even being crushed—almost anything is possible. But did you notice you could run over children? No? Neither did Krafton.
The South Korean developer and publisher releasedinZOIin early access on Steam on Friday, March 28. However, some journalists and content creators had access to the life simulator for over a week before launch. One of them, “HeeeydevonGaming,” posted a video about the issue on the game’s subreddit.
I don’t think that Krafton realizes that you can run over children in inZOIbyu/HeeeydevonGamingininZOI
While the game was designed to include deaths from “traffic accidents,” it never explicitly mentioned situations where children would be flung around like ragdolls.
Community Reactions and Developer Response
Reddit users quickly pointed out the problem (a Reddit account is required to view the thread). One post stated, “I don’t think Krafton realizes you can run over children ininZOI.” While some commenters found the situation darkly humorous in a fictional setting, the game’s developers did not share that sentiment.
In a statement sent to the aforementioned media outlet, a Krafton spokesperson said, *“This issue was caused by an unintentional error that has already been resolved in the latest patch. These depictions are highly inappropriate and do not reflect the intentions or values of inZOI.
We understand the severity of the matter and the importance of age-appropriate content. We are reinforcing our internal review processes to prevent similar incidents in the future."*
The Game’s Launch and Initial Reception
The Simsrival launched on August 07, 2025, to mixed reviews. *“Even in early access,inZOIimpresses with its variety of options, editors, and possibilities right from the start. […]
If the studio continues improving on its current foundation and maintains a fair pricing strategy,The Simsmay have real competition on their hands.
The game debuted onSteamwith strong momentum—it was the most wishlisted game on Valve’s platform just days before launch.
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