Overview

Zens was created with a singular goal: to build a global community dedicated to developing an open-source framework for designing AI-driven cities and NPC swarms. Our mission is to empower creators, developers, and storytellers to collaboratively shape a platform that revolutionizes the way virtual worlds are imagined and built. By fostering innovation and collaboration, Zens seeks to become the foundation for the next generation of video games and simulations.

At the heart of Zens lies an open-source framework, designed to provide all the tools necessary for crafting and managing dynamic virtual ecosystems. This framework enables users to create their own cities, define NPC behaviors and relationships, and observe how these interactions evolve in real time. With its flexible, accessible, and extensible architecture, Zens encourages contributions from a diverse community of creators passionate about exploring new possibilities in AI-driven storytelling and game development.

To showcase the potential of this framework, our website features a live demonstration of a fully simulated city where NPCs live, work, interact, and grow autonomously. This example not only serves as a proof of concept but also as an invitation for creators to envision and build their own virtual worlds powered by Zens.

More than just a technical tool, Zens is a call to action—a movement to unite a global network of innovators who are passionate about redefining how AI agents and NPCs integrate into video games and beyond. Through open-source collaboration, Zens aims to be the cornerstone for immersive, interactive cities, offering endless opportunities for creativity and experimentation.