Thanks as usual to SteamDB (Note the build changes to the Linux & Mac depots), it looks like the Linux/SteamOS and Mac ports of Evolve might still be happening.
Evolve is a bit of a mystery, as it was only confirmed by Valve on one specific page which they have since updated with an entirely new layout removing the games section. It was listed along with a bunch of other games in March of last year.
I'm keen to give it a go, as I genuinely liked what I saw when I tested it on the PS4 some time ago. It will be one of our only CryEngine powered games on Linux too, so I'm eager to see how it performs.
It's a shame the community is very small now, so maybe a Linux/SteamOS & Mac port will help revive it. That will only happen if it has cross-platform multiplayer though, which would be quite bad if it didn't with an already small community on all platforms for it.
At least Evolve still looks like it's coming, but we haven't seen anything on The Witcher 3 which was announced at the same time. I do wonder what's going on with that one.
About the game
In a savage world of man vs nature, are you the hunter or the hunted? Turtle Rock Studios bring you Evolve, the next-generation of multiplayer shooters where four hunters face-off against a single, player-controlled monster. Stalk your prey, execute your attack and prove you are the apex predator in adrenaline-pumping 4V1 matches.
4V1: Grab three friends and hunt the monster or stalk the humans as the evolving beast. Whichever side you choose, you will have access to powerful weapons and abilities that deliver balanced, competitive gameplay.
Hunt Together or Die Alone: Choose a hunter that fits your play style. Whether you play as the Trapper, Support, Assault, or Medic, every role is vital and teamwork is key in surviving an encounter with the monster.
Beast of Prey: As the monster – the lone predator – you are the boss battle. Use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to wreak havoc, kill the humans and prove you are the dominant species.
Savage Planet: Neither flora nor fauna are friendly on planet Shear. Fall victim to natural hazards or use them strategically against your prey.
Character Customization: Level up to unlock new upgrades, skins and perks for your favorite class: hunter or monster. Earn your infamy on the leaderboards and become the apex predator Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Let's be realistic, some Mac and Linux gamers won't revive a gaming community, they'd just jump into a game that basically seems to be dead. Too bad, I was looking forward for that one once upon a time.
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If the game can be played single player (now that seems it has almost no players) i would purchased it when the complete edition is on sale. And by the complete edition you know what I mean.
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I just wish they won't do as some other projects that "aimed" Linux/MAC support:
1st step: For some reason (in this case DLC fest on day zero) fail horribly in the original platform the game was design for.
2nd: Don't "fix" the unpopular mistakes that made the project fail
3rd: Make ports to try another platforms
4th: Stillborn project is launched and surprise surprise! It also fails in those platforms
5th: BLAME THOSE PLATFORMS FOR THE sink.
Bottom line: If you project suck, it sucks in all platforms.
1st step: For some reason (in this case DLC fest on day zero) fail horribly in the original platform the game was design for.
2nd: Don't "fix" the unpopular mistakes that made the project fail
3rd: Make ports to try another platforms
4th: Stillborn project is launched and surprise surprise! It also fails in those platforms
5th: BLAME THOSE PLATFORMS FOR THE sink.
Bottom line: If you project suck, it sucks in all platforms.
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metro2033fanboy Feb 20, 2016
Kind lords of VALVE & FromSoftware as a favor of a fervorous consumer of yours DarkSouls3 on SteamOS...PLEAAAAAAAASEEEEEE!
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Yeah, Evolve might be beyond saving, sadly.
Looks like it was popular at one point though. Still £25 to buy too!
Looks like it was popular at one point though. Still £25 to buy too!
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Yeah, Evolve might be beyond saving, sadly.
Looks like it was popular at one point though. Still £25 to buy too!
I'm not finding this kind of statistics, how do you get there?
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linux_gamer Feb 20, 2016
https://steamdb.info/app/273350/graphs/. Doesn't look as good as in the picture, but the same content.Yeah, Evolve might be beyond saving, sadly.
Looks like it was popular at one point though. Still £25 to buy too!
I'm not finding this kind of statistics, how do you get there?
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I love when dead multiplayer game come to Linux. Useless
Also I found it very difficult to buy games full price when I have to wait a long time to come on Linux. That's why day 1 release are very important.
/Edit cope => come
Last edited by MaxPower on 20 February 2016 at 3:46 pm UTC
Also I found it very difficult to buy games full price when I have to wait a long time to come on Linux. That's why day 1 release are very important.
/Edit cope => come
Last edited by MaxPower on 20 February 2016 at 3:46 pm UTC
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Also I found it very difficult to buy games full price when I have to wait a long time to cope on Linux. That's why day 1 release are very important.
Same here. Waited for a sale on Grid: Autosport, happily bought Xcom 2 for full price.
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@eike steamdb add-on.
Huh, you're right. I'm on Chrome and must have added the SteamDB extension years ago, cos I don't remember doing it! When I browse the Steam store, I get those stats embedded on the page. Sure enough, that's how I also get the Sales tracker embedded on there too (when there's a sale on)!
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Feb 20, 2016
Sad that the online community has declined that much. Yet I'll be happy to buy it If it's possible to host your own server to just play with/against friends.
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It's a shame the community is very small now, so maybe a Linux/SteamOS & Mac port will help revive it.
It has a reason and I just can hope, that everyone is avoiding this game. They added so much DLC. It was worse than Assassins Creed and Call of Battlefield: Modern Payment combined! Avoid this at any costs.
People are throwing a hissy fit over nothing for this game.
Most DLC for online games split the community, Evolve does not. Evolve doesn't do map packs which splits everyone up, it's characters and skins so you can play with anyone.
It has one of the least evil DLC stances around, yet people shunned it.
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By the way, no matter the current community size, we always might end up with no crossplatform multiplayer.
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It's a shame the community is very small now, so maybe a Linux/SteamOS & Mac port will help revive it.
It has a reason and I just can hope, that everyone is avoiding this game. They added so much DLC. It was worse than Assassins Creed and Call of Battlefield: Modern Payment combined! Avoid this at any costs.
People are throwing a hissy fit over nothing for this game.
Most DLC for online games split the community, Evolve does not. Evolve doesn't do map packs which splits everyone up, it's characters and skins so you can play with anyone.
It has one of the least evil DLC stances around, yet people shunned it.
Yeah, I wondered about this. But the problem is the scale of the DLC, and I think that's why it's getting grief. I mean, look at this:
That's £185 of DLC!! And £4 a pop for character skins? Insane. I don't even pay half that for a TF2 taunt and these are mostly skins!!
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Skins, skins people. It doesn't affect gameplay in ANY way. How can people even remotely get annoyed by that?
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By the way, no matter the current community size, we always might end up with no crossplatform multiplayer.
That would actually be the only reason for me NOT getting it :-/
*fingers crossed*
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Skins, skins people. It doesn't affect gameplay in ANY way. How can people even remotely get annoyed by that?It's not just skins. Hunters and monsters are available as DLC, too and they definitely impact the gameplay.
And it's no wonder that people get upset about DLC if you're looking at the prices [30 €/$ for the base game -> 80 €/$ including the important DLCs…]
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Skins, skins people. It doesn't affect gameplay in ANY way. How can people even remotely get annoyed by that?It's not just skins. Hunters and monsters are available as DLC, too and they definitely impact the gameplay.
And it's no wonder that people get upset about DLC if you're looking at the prices [30 €/$ for the base game -> 80 €/$ including the important DLCs…]
Yeah, it's the price that's pretty contentious. £4 for a skin is a rip off. And wow, that's a lot of content you can't take advantage of unless you're willing to pay £180. And that's DLC for a £25 game! Yikes!
Sure TF2's taunts are also a rip-off, but at least they're a little more involved than a skin. I can't generally bring myself to pay any real-life money for in-game treats. I've spent around a tenner on TF2 over the years, but usually only when there's a sale and I'm picking up a £3 item for 70p.
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Skins, skins people. It doesn't affect gameplay in ANY way. How can people even remotely get annoyed by that?It's not just skins. Hunters and monsters are available as DLC, too and they definitely impact the gameplay.
And it's no wonder that people get upset about DLC if you're looking at the prices [30 €/$ for the base game -> 80 €/$ including the important DLCs…]
I was replying directly to Scaines comment on the skins.
As for DLC characters, so what? It's not like they have an advantage, it's all fairly balanced gameplay wise.
Would you rather they split the community with map packs?
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