Gameplay Enhancements:

- Introduced interactive grass that responds to player movement, adding to the immersion and realism of the game world.

- Improved the food system, making it more engaging and providing players with additional options for survival and exploration.

- Conducted a comprehensive pass on hitboxes, addressing issues and ensuring more accurate collision detection for objects and characters.

- Implemented various gameplay tweaks to enhance the overall player experience and immersion.

- Enhanced the in-game map for better navigation and tracking of objectives.

- Improved readability of text and dialogues for a more immersive storytelling experience.

Performance Optimization:

- Focused on optimizing game performance to provide smoother and more consistent frame rates across a wider range of hardware configurations.

- Enhanced the game's rendering pipeline to ensure better utilization of available system resources, resulting in improved overall performance.

- Fine-tuned graphical settings to provide a more balanced experience between performance and visual quality.

- Minimum system requirements updated to a GTX 1660 or higher, i5 - 2300 or higher, and 16GB of RAM.

- Recommended system requirements now include a 2050(ti) or higher GPU, 16GB of RAM, and an i5 - 12th gen or higher CPU.

Cutscene Improvements:

- Revamped cutscenes to deliver a more cinematic and engaging storytelling experience.

- Implemented various visual enhancements and tweaks to enhance the overall quality of in-game cutscenes.

Bug Fixes:

- Addressed the issue of the character occasionally T-posing while jumping, eliminating visual inconsistencies.

- Conducted extensive bug testing and resolved various minor issues and glitches, contributing to a smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience.

Additionally, the first wave of playtesters has received access to Nature's Ascendancy. We eagerly await their feedback and hope they enjoy their journey through the game's lush landscapes.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback. We hope you enjoy these improvements in version 0.0.8, and we look forward to delivering more exciting updates in the future.