"Evolve" is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Turtle Rock Studios and published by 2K Games. Released in February 2015, it features an asymmetrical gameplay design where one player assumes the role of a powerful monster while four other players take on the roles of hunters. These hunters each have unique classes—Assault, Trapper, Support, and Medic—allowing for diverse strategies as they work collaboratively to track, trap, and combat the evolving creature. The monster, on the other hand, aims to grow more formidable by consuming wildlife and evolving into more powerful stages to ultimately defeat the hunters or destroy their key objectives.
Set on the distant planet of Shear, "Evolve" immerses players in a richly designed ecosystem teeming with various wildlife and dangerous environmental features that impact gameplay. The game emphasizes teamwork and strategy, requiring hunters to effectively coordinate their abilities and communicate to counter the monster's immense power and agility. With a variety of maps, monsters, and hunters to choose from, along with a progression system that allows players to unlock additional abilities and customization options, "Evolve" offers a dynamic and competitive experience that encourages repeated play through its distinct gameplay mechanics and intense, thrilling encounters.