Devlog #1: About Le Zoo - Start Here!

Hello!

In 2025, I promised more updates… So hi! I’m Kelsey, one of the founders of MOTHER. At MOTHER we are creating transformative experiences through play. That means we are working on a game… and also playing with AI through our service layer called Womb (more to come on that in the future). Our small (but growing) team includes new friends, old friends, siblings, past co-workers. We are all spread over 5 countries. Our first title is Le Zoo — let me tell you about it…

(I’m very serious about Carebears, I dunno about you…)

What is Le Zoo?

It’s our first title at MOTHER. Le Zoo is trippy playground for self-discovery—because the game of life needed a formal title. It isn’t your typical game. Le Zoo is a trippy game (and is MMORPG). Think of it as a cosmic playground where you’re not just playing—you’re rewriting the rules of life while collecting some seriously cool loot and insights. When we say trippy… well…. you can read between the lines!

What stage is Le Zoo at?

Le Zoo, is still early in development—we’re at 20% of our alpha offering —but we’re already inviting players to explore. Most games take years to even start testing, but we’re doing things differently by building with the community from day one.  We were proud to release our first build to playtesters in under 7 months of production development. That’s why we’ve called our playtests “Hard Hat Tours” - there is NO guidance in the park yet and it’s very much a construction zone; you’re gonna need protection. Want to be a part of the next hard hat tour? Apply here.

Trippy, Surreal Art Style

Le Zoo’s visuals are unlike most visuals you see in daily life. Imagine stepping into a world where trees look like lollipops and the color palette is just… vibey... Our art isn’t mimicking reality—it’s creating a space for you to experience something new… something different than reality. Le Zoo is designed as a virtual theme park and invites you to let go of the ordinary. This isn’t just a game—it’s a visual trip. Take a look at some shots of our neighborhoods that are work-in-progess.

1 Zoo, 3 Realms

The Zoo has three realms: Bright, Middle, and Dark. They serve up a full spectrum mind-bend that pushes you through every possible psychological experience.

• Bright: A realm with no ceiling, the sky really is boundless. You wander through it, feeling an endless ecstasy. No competition here. Just being.
• Middle: Here, happiness is a tease, and you may have so much fun that you forget where the exit is. It’s an experience of delights that will have you racing in space, hanging out, going on a date, and more.
• Dark: The Dark Realm is a system of caves buried below the Middle Realm, waiting for the brave hearted to explore them. Confronting the depths of who you are is what this realm is all about. You will be asked to battle if you choose.

The 5 Guides and the 5 Houses

In Le Zoo, you’re not alone. You’ll discover which house you belong to…. unlocking your archetype and others who vibe like you.

Think of it like this: you’re always toeing the line of what’s acceptable? House of Infinity. You love feeling the full spectrum of human emotion? House of Jewels. You’re a ride or die type? House of Wisdom. You like to achieve the impossible? House of Powers. You know how to read the room? House of Mirrors.

Don’t know which house you belong to yet? Find out by taking the house quiz.

But that’s not all… Each of the 5 Houses connects to one of the 5 Guides. The guides? They are autonomous beings who have proprietary knowledge about the secrets of life, and they are ready to be your “go to” during your play.

Zoot Up!

And when you enter the game, you “zoot up,” breaking free from the limitations of the human experience and view yourself as something new. See more about Zoot Studio.

Karma - Your cosmic balance

Oh, and Karma? It’s the “currency” of Le Zoo—earned by your actions, big and small, shaping your story as you go. Karma as currency is a deliberate choice of reflection. On Earth, currency has a very particular flavor. Karma also has a very particular lineage of information associated with it (on Earth). In Le Zoo, the two concepts are intentionally considered.

Minigames

From puzzles to surreal missions, there’s a lot to do. But we’ll keep it brief for now—just know there are a bunch of little games  that all pack a lot of punch.

Small Team, Big Vision

We’re a tiny team with a huge dream, using cutting-edge tools to bring Le Zoo to life. Our approach to AI isn’t about building the smartest model—it’s about creating the connections that make AI systems work together seamlessly. You can read more about my thoughts on AI here.

Get Involved

The best thing you can do right now? Join our Discord. It’s where the magic happens: connect with other house members, ask questions directly to me and the team through weekly Q&As, chat with your guide (yes your can chat your guide directly in discord!), attend live gaming events, and get sneak peeks into the world of Le Zoo. This isn’t just about playing a game; it’s about being part of something bigger. Thank you for being here.