Artem "Artem" Noiman
Spoiler: For now, the world of inZOI is suspiciously heterosexual. Despite a progressive character creator with non-binary gender options, same-sex relationships are rare—or rather, nonexistent without workarounds. Let’s break down what’s going on and whether we should expect changes.
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Character Creator and Gender Settings
The character creator makes a strong first impression with its flexibility—you can customize not just appearance down to the smallest details but also select a non-binary gender identity. Basic sexual orientation settings are also available, seemingly promising a modern, inclusive approach.
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However, that’s where the good news ends. In the actual game world, all characters default to heterosexual scenarios. Even if you create a Zoi attracted to the same gender, the romance system will stubbornly push them toward the opposite sex.
The only workaround? You can manually create a same-sex couple in the editor—just don’t forget to set the relationship parameters correctly for it to function.
Romance Mechanics in the Game
inZOI’s romance system is far from ideal—especially if you’re expecting diversity. Essentially, every NPC behaves as if they live in a world with only one script: man meets woman, and so on. This means that despite orientation settings in the creator, the in-game mechanics don’t support same-sex attraction—Zois simply show no interest in their own gender.
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The only way around this is to manually "pair up" two characters after tweaking their settings. But these relationships don’t develop organically like heterosexual ones do. You’ll have to force every step—from flirting to marriage proposals—which clashes with the simulation freedom the game offers in other life aspects.
The result is absurd: the game hints at inclusivity but implements it at a "turn it on manually and maybe it’ll work" level. Hoping for natural chemistry between same-sex Zois isn’t realistic yet.
Community Reaction
Forums and social media are buzzing with player confusion: If the creator lets us set any orientation, why does the game ignore these settings?
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Many are especially disappointed, expecting inZOI to match The Sims’ level of inclusivity—where same-sex relationships have been a given for years. Some players call the lack of LGBTQ+ representation "a step backward," while others criticize the developers for being vague: If the feature doesn’t work, just say so.
Krafton has responded: they admit the current version lacks proper same-sex relationships but promise fixes soon. The devs claim the functionality is ready but needs bug fixes. No exact timeline yet, but updates bringing more inclusivity are expected.
inZOI is taking its first steps toward inclusivity—but for now, it’s walking in circles. Same-sex relationships exist in theory, not practice, requiring heavy player intervention. The good news? The developers are aware and vow to improve.
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