[h2]Hello![/h2][p][/p][p]We've been hard at work building on the success of our Alpha 1 closed test and wanted to give you all an update. Our handful of testers were able to get in and check out the first garden and start planting, make treats, and attracting all the animals. This video captures some of what went on.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube="EDczc_tplhE;full"][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Since then, we've continued work and are closing in on an Alpha 2 test where we'll invite even more players to join and try out the game. If you'd like to be included, jump in our Discord and drop us a note [url="https://gardenandagoat.com/discord"]https://gardenandagoat.com/discord[/url][/p][p][/p][p]Here are some highlights of recent work we are very excited to show off soon:[/p][list][*][p][b]Second Garden![/b] We've had one biome, but what about second biome!? Our second garden landscape is nearly complete and looks amazing. Alpha 2 will include the ability to unlock and travel to this new biome and see the first couple animals there.[/p][/*][*][p][b]9 Oak Forest Animals![/b] Almost all animals for the Oak Forest have been added and the landscape of the Oak Forest has been updated in some interesting ways.[/p][/*][*][p]Costumes and Flair! A cosmetics system has been added, which gives us the ability to have in-game skins and costumes for the robot and the goat.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Multiverse Variants![/b] The ability to transform animals into multiverse variants is in and looking really fun. Each variant will have hidden requirements to puzzle out before the transformation can take place.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Decos for more than fun![/b] More decorations have been added. In addition to being fun additions to your garden layouts, some may now be used in variant requirements and puzzles.[/p][/*][*][p][b]Nicknames![/b] The option to give animals nicknames has been added so you can now track specific ones around your garden.[/p][/*][/list]