The lead developers of the upcoming life simulation game answered fan questions. Notably, when addressing romantic interactions between characters, the assistant director provided such an ambiguous response that players remained uncertain about the details.
Questions Remain About Romantic Mechanics
The developers suggested that romantic interactions occur naturally - if male and female ZOIs retire to bed together, this implies their intention to start a family. However, the visual representation appears to be left largely to players' interpretation.
Perhaps that's exactly what's happening, but not at the level everyone expected.
It currently remains unclear whether romantic interactions will follow similar guidelines to The Sims series or implement a new approach.
Creators Explain Visual Design Choices
The developers addressed why characters shower wrapped in towels rather than using pixelation effects. First, they feel towel coverage better suits the realistic art style compared to pixelation, which can appear overly suggestive. Second, they encountered technical issues where pixelation effects failed to appear properly in mirror reflections.
Ratings Provide Additional Context
The game's ESRB T (Teen) rating and expected PEGI 12 classification match those of The Sims 4, offering insight into the intended audience and content level.
