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Evolve gets a release date – and four new hunters

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Turtle Rock’s multiplayer-focused shooter Evolve pits four humans working co-operatively, against one great big beasty. We recently got to go hands on with the game, and loved every second of that experience. And now we know when it’ll be out. 2K Games has revealed that the game will be released on October 21 this year. They’ve also detailed four brand new hunters.

They are  Hyde, Maggie, Lazarus and a robot named Bucket, and though they adhere to the same classes, they come with different kit and play differently.

Hyde

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Hyde is the new assault class, wielding a minigun that does heavy damage, along with a short-range flamethrower. He’s also go toxic grenades, that create a poisonous cloud of gas to deter the monster.

Maggie

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The new Trapper, Maggie has a machine pistol and harpoon traps that are great for reeling the monster ion and keeping it immobile. She’s got a pet called trapjaw, a dog that’ll help the hunters sniff out the alien. the dog is also able to revive teammates, which changes the game’s dynamic quite a bit.

Lazarus

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The new Medic is named Lazarus and is what Turtle Rock calls “the opposite of Val.” He can bring his teammates back from the dead with the Lazarus device, which means that like VAL, he is essential to the team’s longevity. He’s got a silenced sniper rifle  so he can attack from afar, and a personal cloaking device to keen him unseen.

Bucket

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Lastly is Bucket, the robotic hunter. He can remove his own head and use it as a UAV for surveillance purposes, which unfortunately leaves his body stationary. when he is an active combat participant, he packs a punch with a laser-guided missile launcher and sentry guns. Neat.

Not having a head puts Bucket at a disadvantage, naturally. The bot’s body remains stationary, leaving him vulnerable to attack from the monster player or lesser, but still dangerous creatures roaming the map. In combat, Bucket is pretty effective, thanks to a laser-guided missile launcher and flying sentry guns that pop out of his robot gut.

These four can be mixed and matched with the previously revealed hunters, and turtle Rock says there are even more in store, meaning the game will likely be quite a bit deeper than anyone imagined.

It’s coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One in October. That’s going to be quite a busy month, with Arkham Knight, Alien Isolation, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Dragon Age: Inquisition, DriveClub and quite probably more.

Last Updated: May 22, 2014

27 Comments

  1. Kensei Seraph

    May 22, 2014 at 14:38

    This game is looking more and more amazing.

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  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    May 22, 2014 at 14:38

    Reply

  3. Hammersteyn

    May 22, 2014 at 14:41

    October is way too saturated with new releases, especially since the XBOX One releases in September. Gonna have to start walking the streets again 🙁

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    • CAE9872

      May 22, 2014 at 14:49

      Yip – I am not so sure it’s best idea for a new IP no matter how confident they are. I would not be surprised if this gets delayed “too work on it and make it better” but in truth to dodge those other IPs. Looks interesting.

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    • MakeItLegal

      May 22, 2014 at 16:38

      Can’t they spread it out a bit more ?

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      • Hammersteyn

        May 22, 2014 at 16:50

        December is also always busy. Maybe they figure November is the time everyone saves for the holidays, hence October.

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        • MakeItLegal

          May 22, 2014 at 17:08

          I understand now , next year it will be august ? Or is that gta space only ( think it was in August – stand to be corrected )

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  4. RinceofFuturePast

    May 22, 2014 at 14:48

    Start saving!

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    • CAE9872

      May 22, 2014 at 14:50

      I would if I could – but between now and then there are other great games coming *waves goodbye to funds*

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    • Hammersteyn

      May 22, 2014 at 14:50

      Sometimes I think i can sponsor a small family with what I spend a year on gaming. The Rand really needs to pick up a bit.

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      • CAE9872

        May 22, 2014 at 14:51

        I already do…leaving a wee fraction left for games! But of course I wouldn’t change it for the world 😉

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      • RinceofFuturePast

        May 22, 2014 at 14:52

        I COULD sponsor a small/medium family, which is why #FOREVERSP

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        • Hammersteyn

          May 22, 2014 at 14:53

          LOL yeah, get married. Goodbye console hello Steam…. until Steam sale season
          http://d24w6bsrhbeh9d.cloudfront.net/photo/agy9WBv_460sa.gif

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          • Norm

            May 22, 2014 at 14:54

            Haha, true story.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            May 22, 2014 at 14:56

            LOL! You know why it works that way though? Small change, not notes 😀

          • Hammersteyn

            May 22, 2014 at 14:57

            The PC holds onto the wallet like a magnet. Does credit cards not use magnetic strips 😛

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            May 22, 2014 at 14:59

            Which renders them useless. Cash is king.

          • Hammersteyn

            May 22, 2014 at 15:05

            Useless after Steam is done with the card.

          • RinceofFuturePast

            May 22, 2014 at 14:59

            BRILLIANT SIR!

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 22, 2014 at 14:59

            Teh looooolz

          • Hammersteyn

            May 22, 2014 at 15:05

            I knew you would like it 🙂

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            May 22, 2014 at 15:14

            😉 Aye sir hammer

          • Sageville

            May 23, 2014 at 10:03

            Love it!

  5. Admiral Chief in Space

    May 22, 2014 at 14:59

    Can’t wait to jam this!

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    • Sageville

      May 23, 2014 at 10:04

      I’m there like a…. like a…. like someone who is really really there!

      Reply

  6. Rock789

    May 22, 2014 at 15:39

    October and November – the 2 months of the year that a gamer’s wallet fears!

    Reply

  7. MakeItLegal

    May 22, 2014 at 16:37

    So Gana be staple diet game me thinks

    Sho , so we in dry season for games , and then in October I new 2 jobs for all the games ???

    Reply

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