Difference between revisions of "Evolve Stage 2"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Evolve | + | |cover = Evolve Stage 2 cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Turtle Rock Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Turtle Rock Studios}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 10, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 10, 2015}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 273350 | |steam appid = 273350 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 338470 | + | |steam appid side = 341847,341843,341842,341841,341845,341849,338470,341846,341850,341844,341840,341848 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = evolve | ||
|wikipedia = Evolve (video game) | |wikipedia = Evolve (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 17518 | ||
+ | |license = free-to-play | ||
+ | |official site= https://evolvegame.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Formerly known as simply '''''Evolve'''''; the game's title changed due to a large update that converted the game into a free-to-play format.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/273350/announcements/detail/615122187470508868|title=Introducing Evolve Stage 2 – FREE on PC Today|date=July 9, 2016}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} No longer available, except for current owners, and retail copys.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004104913|title=An important announcement about Evolve|date=July 6, 2018}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Online servers for Stage 2 were shut down in September 2018.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/273350/discussions/0/1735463620102800133/|title=Servers Still Live (Edit: Servers are now down)|date=September 13, 2018}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{++}} Can still be played using Peer to Peer in the Legacy Evolve version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.2k.com/hc/en-us/articles/222418608-How-Can-I-Play-Legacy-Evolve|title=How can I play legacy Evolve?|date=2020-06-06}}</ref> | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://talk.turtlerockstudios.com/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://talk.turtlerockstudios.com/ Official forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/273350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00HQPUWBO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 273350 | Steam | Servers were reinstated on June 22 of 2022 | | Windows | unavailable }} |
− | |||
− | {{Availability/row | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Assault Ragnarok Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{ii}} With free to play conversion, all the content can be unlocked by in game currency and DLC is no longer on sale. Earlier bought DLC is unlocked by default. |
− | {{DLC/row| Assault Sword Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | |
− | {{DLC/row| Bog Monster Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Assault Ragnarok Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Carnivore Monster Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Assault Sword Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Medic Savior Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Bog Monster Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Medic Valkyrie Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Carnivore Monster Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Season Pass| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/341845/Medic_Savior_Skin_Pack/ Medic Savior Skin Pack] | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Support Nordita Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Medic Valkyrie Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Support Tempest Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Hunting Season Pass | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Trapper Bushman Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Hunting Season 2 | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Wendigo Monster Skin Pack| | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| Support Nordita Skin Pack | | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| Support Tempest Skin Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/341848/Trapper_Blood_Eagle_Skin_Pack/ Trapper Blood Eagle Skin Pack] | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Trapper Bushman Skin Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Wendigo Monster Skin Pack | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Game\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>videos.pak</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} A key press is still required to skip the intro. Removes the startup videos including the animated main menu. | ||
+ | {{--}} The file will be downloaded again on every update if missing. Renaming it is recommended, as the game may be updated at some point. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\system.cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\273350\local\USER\Profiles\default\settings.xml}} |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\273350\local\USER\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 10 MB available | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Evolve - General.png|General settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Evolve - Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Evolve - Advanced graphics.png|Advanced graphics settings.}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Image|Evolve - FOV.png|FoV settings.}} |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | {{Video |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/evolve-stage-2/en |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete |
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = The 2D elements are rendered on the outside screens.<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=156538#p156538 View topic - Evolve Big Alpha | WSGF]</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The subtitles and some UI elements does not scale with resolution. |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = Up to | + | |fov notes = Up to 120°. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[ | + | |antialiasing notes = [[SMAA]], [[FXAA]] or [[TXAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | |color blind = | + | |120 fps = true |
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set maximum frame rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to the {{p|game}}. |
− | # Type <code>sys_MaxFPS = 120</code> changing the last number to your preferred max | + | # Open {{file|system.cfg}} in Notepad. |
+ | # Type <code>sys_MaxFPS = 120</code> changing the last number to your preferred max frame rate. | ||
# Click File then Save | # Click File then Save | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Evolve - Input.png|Input settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|Evolve - Rebinding.png|Key rebinding.}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Evolve - Controller.png|Controller settings.}} |
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be remapped. | + | |key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be remapped. Single key bindings. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = See [[# | + | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = XInput only. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = 5 presets and custom. |
+ | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = Ability to manually choose either keyboard or controller prompts. | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Mouse acceleration|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to the {{p|game}}. |
+ | # Open {{file|system.cfg}} in Notepad. | ||
# Type <code>i_mouse_smooth = 0</code> and <code>i_mouse_accel = 0</code> | # Type <code>i_mouse_smooth = 0</code> and <code>i_mouse_accel = 0</code> | ||
# Click File then Save. | # Click File then Save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{ii}} A separate audio language can be set through the <code>+g_optionsLanguageAudio ''loc_name''</code> command. See [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Steam games launch options|Command line arguments]]. | {{ii}} A separate audio language can be set through the <code>+g_optionsLanguageAudio ''loc_name''</code> command. See [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Steam games launch options|Command line arguments]]. | ||
− | + | {{Image|Evolve - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effects, dialog and chat | |separate volume notes = Music, effects, dialog and chat | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = 5.1 |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Separate volume slider for out of focus window, can be completely muted. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|Evolve - Language.png|Language settings.}} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = English |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = false |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = unknown | |lan play = unknown | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = false |
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Shut down in September 2018. |
|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 5 | |shader model versions = 5 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Steamworks | |multiplayer = Steamworks | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= Can be used to link into my2K account as well. |
+ | |anticheat = VAC | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 |
|minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400 | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400 | ||
|minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 | |minCPU2 = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 | ||
|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 25 GB |
|minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 5770 | |minGPU = AMD Radeon HD 5770 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
|minVRAM = 1 GB | |minVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minDX = 11 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX Compliant Sound card | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = AMD A8-3870K | |recCPU = AMD A8-3870K | ||
|recCPU2 = Intel Core i7 920 | |recCPU2 = Intel Core i7 920 | ||
|recRAM = 6 GB | |recRAM = 6 GB | ||
− | |||
|recGPU = AMD Radeon R9 280 | |recGPU = AMD Radeon R9 280 | ||
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 |
|recVRAM = 2 GB | |recVRAM = 2 GB | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 17:38, 19 September 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Turtle Rock Studios | |
Publishers | |
2K Games | |
Engines | |
CryEngine (4th generation) | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 10, 2015 |
Key points
- Formerly known as simply Evolve; the game's title changed due to a large update that converted the game into a free-to-play format.[1]
- No longer available, except for current owners, and retail copys.[2]
- Online servers for Stage 2 were shut down in September 2018.[3]
- Can still be played using Peer to Peer in the Legacy Evolve version.[4]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Servers were reinstated on June 22 of 2022 |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
- With free to play conversion, all the content can be unlocked by in game currency and DLC is no longer on sale. Earlier bought DLC is unlocked by default.
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Assault Ragnarok Skin Pack | ||
Assault Sword Skin Pack | ||
Bog Monster Skin Pack | ||
Carnivore Monster Skin Pack | ||
Medic Savior Skin Pack | ||
Medic Valkyrie Skin Pack | ||
Hunting Season Pass | ||
Hunting Season 2 | ||
Support Nordita Skin Pack | ||
Support Tempest Skin Pack | ||
Trapper Blood Eagle Skin Pack | ||
Trapper Bushman Skin Pack | ||
Wendigo Monster Skin Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\system.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\273350\local\USER\Profiles\default\settings.xml |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273350/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Steam | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\273350\local\USER\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/273350/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Approx. 10 MB available |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | The 2D elements are rendered on the outside screens.[5] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | The subtitles and some UI elements does not scale with resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Up to 120°. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | SMAA, FXAA or TXAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode |
High frame rate
Set maximum frame rate[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ↵ Enter cannot be remapped. Single key bindings. | |
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | 5 presets and custom. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Ability to manually choose either keyboard or controller prompts. | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Disable Mouse acceleration[citation needed] |
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Audio
- A separate audio language can be set through the
+g_optionsLanguageAudio loc_name
command. See Command line arguments.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, effects, dialog and chat | |
Surround sound | 5.1 | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Separate volume slider for out of focus window, can be completely muted. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | |||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Shut down in September 2018. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks | Can be used to link into my2K account as well. |
Anti-cheat | Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 |
AMD A8-3870K Intel Core i7 920 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 25 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | AMD Radeon R9 280 Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 2 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX Compliant Sound card |
- A 64-bit system is required.
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/273350/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (273350) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Introducing Evolve Stage 2 – FREE on PC Today - last accessed on July 9, 2016
- ↑ An important announcement about Evolve - last accessed on July 6, 2018
- ↑ Servers Still Live (Edit: Servers are now down) - last accessed on September 13, 2018
- ↑ How can I play legacy Evolve? - last accessed on 2020-06-06
- ↑ View topic - Evolve Big Alpha | WSGF