Dealspwn: "This digital swindle isn't about choice or reward. The only reason you're getting more out of this shambolic deal is because others have been cheated to get less. In a very real sense, this pre-purchase is entirely relative -- you're not getting more, you're paying for others to get less."
It has been recently revealed by an artist that a sequel to the 2015 title Evolve was in the works. However, this project wouldn't last long.
Was this game ahead of its time? A few years later games like Dead By Daylight, Friday the 13th and other asymmetrical games exploded onto the scene.
if lm not mistaken it started the asymmetrical pvp matches. Evolves logo was a nod to their concept.
Back in 2016, Turtle Rock announced that support for its 4v1 monster-hunting shooter Evolve would end but fans wouldn't let it die.
From NME: "Evolve: Stage 2 had its multiplayer servers shut down back in 2018, but today players are once again able to matchmake and join peer-to-peer multiplayer games.
Several months ago, peer-to-peer functionality was lost for Evolve Legacy, which was the only way fans of the series could play with friends. Upon a multitude of players reaching out to publisher 2K, the issue was eventually fixed earlier in July. It seems 2K have gone a step further now, and reinstated peer-to-peer and matchmaking functionality for Evolve: Stage 2 after four years."
Yes so far because it's just the servers alone coming on and the console version never had the free-to-play update.
I imagine if they find people playing the PC version and enough players are enjoying it then they'd probably reconsider opening console as well but I wouldn't count on it.
The game was epic as a monster. Hunters were really boring to play as to me.
Dunno about worrying, but it sure is stupid. Seems like they were desperate to find something, anything, to justify a pre-purchase without creating any additional assets and this was the best they could come up with.
"Hey, pay full price before launch with no resale value and get the ability to not have to play our boring repetitive game to unlock the characters!"
On second thought, maybe it is a bit worrying.
Like I said in another post, these stories the past week or so are not painting Evolve in a positive light, it seem like TPTB are trying to pull a fast ala Destiny, I'm sick of paying for the rest of the game in bits and pieces.
I've canceled my pre-order, I'll just pick up the GOTY for $25.00 in 6 months or so.