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Krafton Patches Controversial Inzoi Bug Allowing Harm to Children

The developer condemned the issue as 'highly inappropriate,' resolved it with a patch, and pledged to strengthen its content review processes.

  • A bug in the life simulation game Inzoi allowed players to harm children with cars, sparking widespread backlash after videos went viral on social media.
  • Krafton confirmed the issue was caused by an unintended bug and released a patch on March 28, 2025, to prevent such actions in the game.
  • The developer described the depictions as 'highly inappropriate' and stated they do not align with the game's intent or values.
  • Krafton announced plans to enhance its internal content review processes to avoid similar incidents in future releases.
  • Public discourse continues around the ethical boundaries of video game content, particularly for titles with a 'Teen' ESRB rating.
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