: As of July 6, 2023, 2K Games officially brought the Evolve servers down , making the game and its premium editions no longer playable in their original online capacity. Evolve - 2K Support
This edition was primarily available for PC and served as the highest-tier pre-order or purchase option at launch. It aimed to provide players with immediate and future access to the game’s evolving roster of Hunters and Monsters. : Included the base Evolve experience.
: Provided the fourth playable monster, the Behemoth , which was the largest monster in the game with the highest health and armor. evolve-monster-race-edition
The was a premium digital bundle for the asymmetrical shooter Evolve , developed by Turtle Rock Studios and published by 2K Games. It was designed as a "complete" day-one experience, though it became a focal point of the game's controversial DLC strategy. Product Overview
: In an attempt to revive the player base, the game transitioned to a free-to-play model called Evolve Stage 2 in 2016, which significantly boosted player counts temporarily. : As of July 6, 2023, 2K Games
: Included two extra playable Hunters beyond the first season pass and four additional monster skins exclusive to this edition. Technical Specifications Developer : Turtle Rock Studios. Publisher : 2K Games. Engine : CryEngine (4th generation). Platforms : Primarily marketed for PC (Steam). Market Performance & Legacy
Despite the high-value positioning of the Monster Race Edition, the game faced significant hurdles: : Included the base Evolve experience
: Granted access to four additional Hunters and exclusive "Magma" monster skins.