inZoi, one of Steam's most wishlisted games, has patched out the potential to run over children after a video of the ability to do so went viral overnight.
Calling it an "unintended bug," developer and publisher Krafton said it is no longer possible to commit any such acts moving forward. In a statement to IGN, Krafton said the following:
"These depictions are highly inappropriate and do not reflect the intent and values of inZOI. We understand the seriousness of this matter and age-appropriate content, and we are strengthening our internal review processes to prevent similar incidents in the future."
Originally, videos of being able to run over children circulated on Reddit, with players immediately noting that it was likely not an intentional feature. Regardless, it's no longer possible.
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