2K and Turtle Rock announce free weekend of killing giant monsters in Evolve
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8/31/2015 4:22:00 PM
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For those of you out there who want to enjoy Evolve but still aren't sure if it's a long-term commitment for you, 2K Games and Turtle Rock are giving you a free weekend of monster hunting in the action game. While some modes in the game have been available for free for short periods of time, it looks as though this is the first time the entire game will be available free of charge for a few days. Check out the trailer below and happy hunting!
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Subject: 2K Announces Free Weekend of Evolve on Xbox One, Windows PC
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Date: Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 1:04 PM
Subject: 2K Announces Free Weekend of Evolve on Xbox One, Windows PC
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Hi Charles,
2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today a free weekend of Evolve on Xbox One and Windows PC. This coming weekend, new players are invited to experience the wealth of content in Evolve, ranging from four playable Monsters and 18 playable Hunters across four unique classes, to five game modes and 19 maps at no cost. For complete details of this announcement, please see the media advisory below and visit the Evolve blog.
View and embed the Evolve ?? Free Weekend Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD3b7s7Bi_8
Download the Evolve ?? Free Weekend Video here: https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBibUpYTmEyWGRFQmRVag
This trailer/video may only be displayed if it is behind an age-gate that: (1) is age-neutral (i.e., requires the user to input their date of birth or select it from a drop-down bar; (2) employs reasonable technical measures to keep underage users from re-entering their age after initially being denied access; and (3) does not display any ESRB rating information on the video player or the age-gate itself. Failure to implement these requirements may jeopardize your ability to obtain material of this nature from us in the future.
Thanks,
Access PR for 2K
New York, NY ?? August 31, 2015 ?? 2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today a free weekend* of Evolve??, the 4v1 shooter in which four Hunters cooperatively fight to take down a single-player controlled Monster, on Xbox One and Windows PC. This coming weekend??, new players are invited to experience the wealth of content in Evolve, ranging from four playable Monsters and 18 playable Hunters across four unique classes, to five game modes and 19 maps at no cost. Following the free weekend, players can purchase the full game to retain their progress??.
In addition to the free weekend of Evolve, Meteor Goliath, a free adaptation of the iconic Goliath Monster, will also be available permanently for all Evolve players on September 3, 2015. As Evolve??s first adaptation, Meteor Goliath features an alternate character variant that combines new looks, effects, audio and gameplay into a stunning, blue-fire wrapped package. Whereas the original Goliath excels at focusing on one Hunter at a time, Meteor Goliath spreads his attacks using increased range and residual fire damage, while showcasing the following rebalanced abilities:
Those who currently own Evolve are also encouraged to participate in the free weekend to experience Meteor Goliath and the recently released Hunt 2.0. Released on August 11, 2015, Hunt 2.0 is an update providing significant improvements to the popular Hunt mode experience with improved matchmaking, revamped leaderboards, and more. In Hunt 2.0, players can choose to play exclusively as a Monster or Hunter, while never having to join a match already in progress.
This weekend, all Evolve players can experience the currently available DLC characters for free on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system§ and Windows PC. Starting at 12:01 AM PT on September 4, 2015 all Evolve players will gain access to the playable characters included in Evolve Hunting Season 1|| and the playable Behemoth Monster for 24 hours. Starting at 12:01 AM PT on September 5, 2015, all Evolve players will gain access to the available playable characters from Evolve Hunting Season 2# for 24 hours.
About Evolve
From Turtle Rock Studios, creators of Left 4 Dead, comes Evolve, the highly anticipated shooter in which four Hunters face off against a single, player-controlled Monster in adrenaline-pumping 4v1 matches. Play as the Monster to use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to kill your human enemies, or choose one of four Hunter classes (Assault, Trapper, Medic and Support) and team up to take down the beast on the planet Shear, where flora and fauna act as an adversary to man and Monster alike. Level up to unlock new Hunter or Monster characters as well as upgrades, skins, and perks. Earn your infamy on the leaderboards and become the apex predator.
Evolve is now available worldwide for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, and Windows PC. Evolve is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Evolve, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube and visit http://www.Evolvegame.com.
* Xbox Live Gold membership or Steam account and Internet connection required. Additional in-game content available (sold separately).
?? Xbox One free weekend begins at 12:01 AM PT on September 4, 2015 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 6, 2015. Windows PC free weekend begins at 12:00 PM PT on September 3, 2015 and ends at 10:00 AM PT on September 7, 2015.
?? Retained progress does not include DLC characters unlocked during free weekend.
§ PlayStation®Network account and Internet connection required. Copy of Evolve required to play. Additional in-game content available (sold separately).
|| Evolve Hunting Season 1 characters include Torvald (Assault class), Crow (Trapper class), Slim (Medic class) and Sunny (Support class).
# Evolve Hunting Season 2 characters currently available include Lennox (Assault class) and Jack (Trapper class).
2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
CONTACT:
Brian Roundy
2K
(415) 507-7532
pr@2k.com
2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today a free weekend of Evolve on Xbox One and Windows PC. This coming weekend, new players are invited to experience the wealth of content in Evolve, ranging from four playable Monsters and 18 playable Hunters across four unique classes, to five game modes and 19 maps at no cost. For complete details of this announcement, please see the media advisory below and visit the Evolve blog.
View and embed the Evolve ?? Free Weekend Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD3b7s7Bi_8
Download the Evolve ?? Free Weekend Video here: https://www.hightail.com/download/bXBibUpYTmEyWGRFQmRVag
This trailer/video may only be displayed if it is behind an age-gate that: (1) is age-neutral (i.e., requires the user to input their date of birth or select it from a drop-down bar; (2) employs reasonable technical measures to keep underage users from re-entering their age after initially being denied access; and (3) does not display any ESRB rating information on the video player or the age-gate itself. Failure to implement these requirements may jeopardize your ability to obtain material of this nature from us in the future.
Thanks,
Access PR for 2K
MEDIA ADVISORY
2K Announces Free Weekend of Evolve?? on Xbox One, Windows PC
Free Meteor Goliath adaptation available for all players September 3, 2015
Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #EvolveGame
Free Meteor Goliath adaptation available for all players September 3, 2015
Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #EvolveGame
New York, NY ?? August 31, 2015 ?? 2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today a free weekend* of Evolve??, the 4v1 shooter in which four Hunters cooperatively fight to take down a single-player controlled Monster, on Xbox One and Windows PC. This coming weekend??, new players are invited to experience the wealth of content in Evolve, ranging from four playable Monsters and 18 playable Hunters across four unique classes, to five game modes and 19 maps at no cost. Following the free weekend, players can purchase the full game to retain their progress??.
In addition to the free weekend of Evolve, Meteor Goliath, a free adaptation of the iconic Goliath Monster, will also be available permanently for all Evolve players on September 3, 2015. As Evolve??s first adaptation, Meteor Goliath features an alternate character variant that combines new looks, effects, audio and gameplay into a stunning, blue-fire wrapped package. Whereas the original Goliath excels at focusing on one Hunter at a time, Meteor Goliath spreads his attacks using increased range and residual fire damage, while showcasing the following rebalanced abilities:
- Rock Throw now travels faster and lights enemies on fire;
- Leap Smash has increased range and lights enemies on fire;
- Fire Breath has increased range and emits blue flames;
- Charge has a longer duration and lights enemies on fire.
Those who currently own Evolve are also encouraged to participate in the free weekend to experience Meteor Goliath and the recently released Hunt 2.0. Released on August 11, 2015, Hunt 2.0 is an update providing significant improvements to the popular Hunt mode experience with improved matchmaking, revamped leaderboards, and more. In Hunt 2.0, players can choose to play exclusively as a Monster or Hunter, while never having to join a match already in progress.
This weekend, all Evolve players can experience the currently available DLC characters for free on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system§ and Windows PC. Starting at 12:01 AM PT on September 4, 2015 all Evolve players will gain access to the playable characters included in Evolve Hunting Season 1|| and the playable Behemoth Monster for 24 hours. Starting at 12:01 AM PT on September 5, 2015, all Evolve players will gain access to the available playable characters from Evolve Hunting Season 2# for 24 hours.
About Evolve
From Turtle Rock Studios, creators of Left 4 Dead, comes Evolve, the highly anticipated shooter in which four Hunters face off against a single, player-controlled Monster in adrenaline-pumping 4v1 matches. Play as the Monster to use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to kill your human enemies, or choose one of four Hunter classes (Assault, Trapper, Medic and Support) and team up to take down the beast on the planet Shear, where flora and fauna act as an adversary to man and Monster alike. Level up to unlock new Hunter or Monster characters as well as upgrades, skins, and perks. Earn your infamy on the leaderboards and become the apex predator.
Evolve is now available worldwide for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, and Windows PC. Evolve is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information on Evolve, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube and visit http://www.Evolvegame.com.
* Xbox Live Gold membership or Steam account and Internet connection required. Additional in-game content available (sold separately).
?? Xbox One free weekend begins at 12:01 AM PT on September 4, 2015 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 6, 2015. Windows PC free weekend begins at 12:00 PM PT on September 3, 2015 and ends at 10:00 AM PT on September 7, 2015.
?? Retained progress does not include DLC characters unlocked during free weekend.
§ PlayStation®Network account and Internet connection required. Copy of Evolve required to play. Additional in-game content available (sold separately).
|| Evolve Hunting Season 1 characters include Torvald (Assault class), Crow (Trapper class), Slim (Medic class) and Sunny (Support class).
# Evolve Hunting Season 2 characters currently available include Lennox (Assault class) and Jack (Trapper class).
2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
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CONTACT:
Brian Roundy
2K
(415) 507-7532
pr@2k.com
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