Summary
- Fans recreate Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3 using inZOI, a new life simulation game.
- In contrast to The Sims 4, inZOI offers more realistic avatars, sparking creativity and community excitement.
- Controversy surrounds inZOI's AI interactions, but its creative tools allow players to live out their dream life.
A Baldur's Gate 3 player recreated Shadowheart using inZOI's character customization tools. While it's been over a year since the release of Baldur's Gate 3, fans often bring their favorite companions to other games, like the newly launched inZOI.
Shadowheart is one of the most popular origin characters of Baldur's Gate 3 as well as a fan-favorite pick for romance in the game. Not only is she well-liked because of her personality, but she is also among the prettiest female companions. To show their love for Shadowheart, Baldur's Gate 3 players frequently make her the protagonist of fan creations like cosplay, art pieces, and more. At times, fans also recreate the iconic High Half-Elf Cleric in other games, as did one inZOI player.
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Reddit user GreenRiverGhost shared their rendition of Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart in the hit life simulation title inZOI. As seen in the post, this version of Shadowheart is quite realistic, which is one of the main appeals of inZOI's gameplay. The player revealed that they had just finished a Baldur's Gate 3 run, so they felt inspired to make Shadowheart their first Zoi. They gave the character her signature dark hair in a ponytail and a blouse that mimics the outfit she wears in the game. Another Baldur's Gate 3 fan complimented their work, commenting on how familiar the model looked.
Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Recreates Shadowheart in inZOI
This is not the first time players have used a life sim to pay homage to Shadowheart. Several Sims 4 versions of Baldur's Gate 3 characters have been shared with the community in the past. However, a major difference between The Sims 4 and inZOI is that the former specializes in cartoonish avatars rather than realistic ones. For this reason, inZOI has quickly been deemed as its biggest rival in the life sim genre. InZOI's early access launched on March 28, and players have since been showing off their creative Zois with the community.
Although inZOI is one of the most anticipated titles of 2025, there has been controversy surrounding its use of generative AI when players interact with other Zois around the city. The game uses AI to generate realistic dialogue in real-time for a more immersive experience. The use of generative AI in video game development has sparked a debate in the industry. Baldur's Gate 3 Karlach's Actor shared their disapproval of AI in video games and criticized how studios just want to cut back on investing money. A sequel for Baldur's Gate 3 might be years away, but the game continues to attract new players almost two years after its launch.
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inZOI is a life simulation game where players step into the role of creators, shaping the world as they envision and witnessing the various stories that unfold.
Through this immersive experience, we aim to inspire players to appreciate life as the profound gift it is—a journey that is filled with meaning at every turn.
Step into diverse lives, brought to life with realistic graphics!
InZOI features a fully functional community simulation experience where characters, known as Zois, live their lives with their own free will.
Zois perform actions and build relationships based on their personalities and life experiences, leading to unexpected developments such as rumors, trends, and disease.
Take control of cities inspired by real-world locations and shape them into the perfect backdrop for your own stories by modifying factors such as weather, properties, and streets. All of this comes to life with stunning, realistic graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Bring your imagination to life with endless customizations!
InZOI offers advanced customization tools, empowering creators to freely design their characters and bring their imagination to reality.
Choose from over 250 customization options to create your own unique Zoi, adjusting everything from hair, skin, and physique to outfits, accessories, nail art, and more.
Mix and match architectural elements like walls, roofs, stairs, fences, platforms, and gates to create unique buildings. Decorate spaces with a variety of objects, and customize your furniture to make every detail your own.
Bring your characters to life using inZOI's facial and motion capture capabilities, and create stunning videos set in your world of choice.
Share your creations and connect with other creators!
Easily share your creations and interact with other creators using Canvas, our in-game sharing platform. Showcase your characters, homes, and stories, or find inspiration from other creators. Join creators around the world on Canvas for a more connected inZOI experience!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unsupported
- Genre(s)
- Life Simulation
- Platform(s)
- PC
