Finally, the guys and gals behind Evolve have managed to deliver a surprise. The new game mode “Arena” is included in the current patch and is now available to play.
No Hunting, No Hiding
In the Arena mode, it’s all about pure, brutal fights. There’s no long hunt, and the monster has little chance to hide, as both hunters and monsters are trapped in the dome from the start – and that until the end of the round. The monster begins at Stage 2 but can theoretically still ascend to Stage 3 if it kills enough hunters or eats wildlife.
Because such a round usually lasts only a few minutes, a total of 3 matches are played to determine the winner – each time under a different dome, but on the same map. There are 5 different positions per map, which makes a grand total of 70 locations. The mode is particularly suitable for players who are not yet confident in combat and want to explore the strengths and weaknesses of their character or simply seek some action without having to hunt the monster first.
On PC, the patch is just under 3 GB in size and is available for download now. Like the “Broken Hill” maps, the Arena mode is free! And before anyone asks: Yes, the game is still being played.
