'Evolve' Xbox One pre-order brings instant access to 5 characters for Xbox One owners

Turtle Rock Studios has a treat for Microsoft's next generation console owners. Xbox One owners who pre-order the upcoming asymmetrical and co-operative video game "Evolve" will get immediate access to the title's third monster as well as the third  tier of Hunters. The perks of pre-ordering the title will be available to players during the upcoming beta as well as when the official title is launched on Feb. 10. 

Pre-ordering the title will give players access to the monster Wraith, while the characters Parnell, Abe, Caira, and Cabot will each be squaring off against the game's four established Hunter classes. When players begin the game for the very first time, they will start out with access to the first tier of characters, which includes one monster and four hunters. 

As players progress through the game, they will be able to unlock more classes, thanks to the title's in-game progression system. Turtle Rock Studios has stated that the in-game progression feature is designed to let players get accustomed to each role of the character that they decide to choose as their avatar. As the game progresses, they will be able to decide their favorite pick. 

The next "Evolve" beta event will start on Jan. 15 and will proceed until Jan. 19. The beta event will only be available on the Xbox One.

Meanwhile, the game's publisher, 2K, announced earlier this week that "Evolve" has been finalized, and will be ready for a multi-platform release next month. Owners of multi-platforms who pre-order the title will be rewarded with a free copy of the "Monster" Expansion Pack, which will add a fourth Monster and the Savage Goliath skin. If gamers do not pre-order, then they will have to purchase the pack separately for a price of $14.99.

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