Evolve release date and new classes announced

Turtle Rock Studios have announced that Evolve will be coming to Xbox One in October.

October 21st to be precise and if you find you wish to pre-order the game, then selected retailers will be able to sort you out with the Monster Expansion Pack containing the Savage Goliath monster skin and a new, unnamed monster which you’ll be able to get to grips with some time after launch.

Additionally, they have released details with regards to four new classes and thanks go out to Gameinformer for the analysis.

Bucket (support class)

Bucket is pretty powerful for a support character. He’s got guided missiles, sentry turrets, and his head can detach and be used as an aerial drone. Furthermore, he’s got a cloaking field that can cover multiple nearby hunters.

Hyde (assault class)

Hyde’s flamethrower deals the most damage of any weapon in the game, but it also has the shortest range. Nevertheless, Hyde can use his personal shield to help him get in close for a few crucial seconds. He also sports a minigun and toxic grenades.

Maggie (trapper class)

Maggie’s harpoon traps will anchor the monster in place so other members can blast at it like a sitting duck, but just as valuable is Maggie’s unique ability – a trapjaw pet named Daisy. Daisy will track the monster, so if you can’t find it follow Daisy. She can also revive hunters.

Lazarus (medic class)

Lazarus isn’t as good at healing wounded hunters as the previously revealed medic Val (although Lazarus does have a healing burst that heals hunters in the vicinity). His main skill is reviving other characters from the dead. In fact, you’ll get back in the action sooner if you can wait for Lazarus to revive you instead of hitting the respawn button and getting carried back in via the dropship. Lazarus also has a personal cloak to help him move around and aid his fellow hunters.