Over the last twenty years, numerous characters in The Sims universe have met their untimely demise, often under humorous circumstances. With the advent of a new competitor in the life simulation genre—InZOI—players may wonder about the life-and-death mechanics of their quirky characters, known as Zois. The answer is a resounding yes: it is indeed possible for Zois to face fatal situations!
The ways in which Zois can meet their end are varied. Fatal outcomes may stem from neglect due to insufficient food or accidents, like being run over by vehicles. Moreover, deaths can arise from a Zoi’s overall social status and psychological well-being, in addition to more natural endings, like dying of old age.
Methods to Cause the Demise of Zois in InZOI
For those curious about how to orchestrate a Zoi’s demise in InZOI, there are several strategies available. Every Zoi possesses essential needs that, when left unmet for too long, can lead to their death.
Players will receive notifications as a Zoi’s requirements dangerously approach critical levels, allowing for potential intervention.
Disabling Autonomy
Generally, Zois are programmed to manage their basic needs—cooking, sleeping, etc. To ensure players have complete control over their characters’ actions, it’s essential to turn off Autonomy found at the bottom of the screen. If players neglect to direct a Zoi to eat or sleep, this could ultimately lead to their untimely death.
A classic strategy from life simulation games is still applicable here: removing doors can effectively trap characters in certain rooms. Even if autonomy is enabled, a Zoi may starve or suffer from sleep deprivation if basic necessities are withheld.
Facilitating Accidental Deaths
If players aim for more dramatic exits for their Zois, they can explore various accidental death scenarios. Dangerous environments, such as busy roads or areas prone to fire, can yield tragic fates. Failing to clean up spills may also result in a slip-and-fall situation.
Adjusting city settings to enhance dangers like crime and neglect will further add to the peril of life in InZOI.
Is Direct Murder Possible in InZOI?
Though you have complete control over your own Zois and their fates, directly murdering other characters in InZOI is not permitted. Developer statements suggest this feature will not be included. However, the game’s high modifiability means that creative players may one day introduce new ways to engineer deaths indirectly, such as provoking fires when hosting other Zois.
All Known Ways Zois Can Perish in InZOI
As per developer Krafton, there are a total of 16 possible ways for Zois to die in InZOI. Below are the established methods through which Zois can face their end:
Natural Death by Old Age
Players can witness their characters’ lives transition from infancy to the inevitable fate of old age. Natural death occurs 17 in-game days after a Zoi reaches senior status. To extend life, players may need to adjust day length settings within the game.
Being Run Over by a Vehicle
Urban environments come with risks, notably roads where Zois may get run over. This typically happens when players leave a Zoi stranded in the streets while controlling another character’s vehicle. Collisions between vehicles can also result in minor accidents.
Slipping and Falling
If household utilities fail and the floors become wet, it’s vital to have someone mop up. Neglecting this can lead to Zois slipping and suffering fatal consequences.
Swimming pools are anticipated to be incorporated in future updates, with potential hazards like removing ladders becoming possible later on.
Fire Hazards
Fires are poised to be a primary cause of death in InZOI, particularly if players set fire prevention levels to their minimum thresholds. Although firefighters may attempt to intervene, they might arrive too late. Kitchen fires can erupt during cooking, while faulty electrical items can ignite if not monitored.
Electrocution Risks
When appliances malfunction, players can choose to seek professional help or attempt repairs themselves. Zois who lack the necessary skills may face the danger of electrocution, especially if players adjust the settings for frequent malfunctions.
Death from Sleep Deprivation
Given that sleep is one of the essential needs for Zois, prolonged denial of access to beds can lead to significant lethargy. If deprived of sleep for multiple days, a Zoi can ultimately perish from this deficiency.
Starvation
Starvation has been a recurring theme in life simulation games. If players allow Zois to lack food for an extended period—particularly by trapping them away from kitchens or forcing them to remain inactive at a computer—hunger will lead to death.
Food Poisoning
Sanitation settings can be adjusted, so when cleanliness is at a minimum, the risk of Zois consuming tainted food and suffering from food poisoning increases.
Death from Embarrassment
In an ironic twist, InZOI allows for characters to die from embarrassment. This scenario may unfold from repeated feelings of humiliation, such as an accident caused by an inability to find a bathroom.
Death from Anger
If a Zoi constantly experiences low happiness levels and is excessively angry, it is possible, though not common, for them to die from anger.
Death from Lack of Recognition
Even the most introverted Zois require some acknowledgement. Prolonged feelings of social exclusion, coupled with adverse situations, may culminate in a Zoi’s eventual demise from feeling unrecognized.
Consequences of Death in InZOI
When a Zoi dies in InZOI, players will observe a brief animation followed by a notification detailing the cause of death and a remembrance of the Zoi’s life.
Future updates are expected to introduce a mechanic where Zois may return as ghosts if unfinished business exists, although this feature is currently unavailable.
Players can choose to either move forward after coping with the death or revert to a previous save. Companions of the deceased Zois will be affected emotionally, with somber music playing during this period. Additionally, other Zois, controlled by the player, will receive notifications on their phones regarding the demise of friends.
Is Preventing Death Possible in InZOI?
While reverting to earlier saves can avoid accidental deaths, it’s important to note that all Zois will inevitably die of old age. Currently, there’s no way in the base game to prevent deaths entirely, although modding options might offer future solutions.
Are Children at Risk of Dying in InZOI?
Fortunately, children cannot die in InZOI. Instead, if neglected, those who reach critical need stages will be taken into custody by the Child Protection Agency.
On the other hand, teenagers are vulnerable and can face various fates just like adults. Players may opt to reload a previous save to improve their parenting efforts or let their adult characters deal with the fallout of their choices, knowing they can never reunite.