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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| Game update | Build 3.0.55 Multiplayer Bug Fixes, Multiplayer Bug Diagnosis Tools We've fixed two major bugs in multiplayer that were happening when players would put the game into the background during a live match, and added a system to better recreate multiplayer bugs when they are reported by players. | 18701139 | |
| Game update | Live events are here We've enabled the ability to do live events and make certain IAP free for periods of time, as well as have patched a couple of bugs and put in more robust multiplayer debugging capabilities. | 17673535 | |
| Game update | Build 3.0.49 Release We've fixed many UI issues and bugs in this version. In addition, we've added in functionality to allow for free multiplayer and singleplayer timed events in the future. | 16759844 | |
| Community | Nature and 3 Expansions are free to try during the Nature Kickstarter Built on the shoulders of Evolution, Nature is our new strategy game where you must adapt to survive in the natural world. Modules then each add a distinct theme. Experience the Jurassic 's power, the Arctic Tundra 's brutal cold, and the freedom of Flight . Nature on Steam Nature's core game is easy to learn, quick to play, and welcoming to new players. But Nature is the foundation for a world… | — | |
| Game update | Build 3.0.35 Optimized Push Notifications for Steam so that they don't send while a user is active in an asynchronous game and only send when they are not in the game. Fixed a few outstanding UI bugs related to Fat Tissue/Cooperation Chains. | 14705407 | |
| Game update | Multiplayer Bug Fixes We found some issues with the AI when it was being added to multiplayer games, should now be fixed. | 14185809 | |
| Game update | Build 3.0.22 Added new custom cursor. Fixed bugs in Climate and Flight Tutorials Fixed bugs with Intelligence and Flight Traits | — | |
| Major update | Flight is released! Evolution: Flight, an expansion for Evolution, introduces flying species into the ecosystem. Now your species can swoop on unsuspecting prey from above, fly away from predators, or soar to a new location when food is scarce. Flight opens an array of strategic options as you've always got the option to make a flying species. The Cliffs introduce a new food source only accessible to Flying Specie… | 13435907 | |
| Game update | Bug fixes for the intelligence trait and multiplayer games. Fixes to the intelligence trait and double clicking errors. · Fixes in multiplayer when cards are replayed to different spots. | 13174921 | |
| Game update | Climate Multiplayer Bug Fixes With the increase in Climate Matchmade Games, we've found and patched a couple of pesky bugs in the multiplayer. | 12306695 | |
| Major update | The final Trait Pack in Evolution has arrived AntiSocial Species refuse to join the group, and find their own Food where the herd doesn't go. An Apex Predator adds a Carnivore and massive Size, but is unable to attack small Species. A Carnivore may attack Quills once, however it will never make that mistake again. You can add any combination of these cards to AI games, or make your own deck for Pass & Play and Private games. You can also a… | 12023432 | |
| Major update | The Daily Challenge is released, multiplayer is updated. This is a fun one. Each day, you get one attempt to set a high score the Daily Challenge. The Daily Challenge is a one-round user-designed challenge with Cards from any Promo Pack or Expansion. It only takes a few minutes to play, and gives everyone a shot at the leaderboard, you don't have to grind to make it. In addition, there's a Challenge Editor feature in there to create new Daily Challen… | 10772717 | |
| Major update | Climate Board Game Released! Experience the fury of the elements as the climate swings between deadly heat and epic ice ages. Climate is the sequel to Evolution, adding another layer of strategy as you protect your Species from extreme temperatures as well as starvation and carnivores. Adaptations like cooling frills and large-scale migrations will protect your species over eons of time. Devastating events drive an epic na… | — | |
| Major update | New Multiplayer System and Async is Released Asynchronous Play is out of beta! Asynchronous means turns can happen whenever you're able. Get interrupted by your annoying boss? Get back to the game after the zoom call. Want to play with your friend in Australia but it's 3 in the morning there? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime without needing to be online at the same time. We've heard your concerns on making sure multiplayer is bulletproo… | — | |
| Release | All New Promo Cards now available as a bundle in Promo Pack 1 Three more new traits have arrived at the Watering Hole, to complete Promo Pack 1. We've heard your concerns about buying Cards individually, so we've put all of the Promo Cards together in a discounted pack. You will get the discount and the bundle for the remaining cards even if you've already purchased Venom or Gigantism. These traits are completely optional, but will help make the game expe… | — | |
| Major update | New Traits are here and enabled for multiplayer Our biggest addition since launch: New Promo Traits are now available for purchase in the game. In a balanced ecosystem, each new Trait impacts all other Traits as well. You'll need new strategies to survive against creatures using these mighty traits. Buy them on Steam, use them on any platform. Use them: • Against the AI in single-player games • In your own custom private games • In public ma… | — | |
| In-game event | User Organized Tournaments, new Traits enter beta Some of our amazing Discord users have started organizing real time, bracket style Quaren-tourneys. This is a great way to spend lockdown! More info is on our Discord in the User Tourney category. Some new trait cards have also entered beta. Come check it out in our Discord: | — | |
| Major update | Singleplayer Challenge Mode is here! This is the biggest update to Evolution since launch. Can you beat the Evolution Board Game using each trait only once? Can you win without eating from the Watering Hole? See how adaptable you really are in these challenges that require you to play a different way. Test yourself by attempting to earn Bronze, Silver, or the ludicrous Gold Medal Achievements. Think you're the best at this week's… | — | |
| Community | Elo Rankings Get Real Big changes are going into effect for the start of the October Tournament today. Yes, we've got a gorgeous new Hackbill avatar for you Nobel Laureates to covet, but we're also making two changes to Elo's: 1. Elo penalties for quitting games- Players intentionally leaving a game will be treated as a forfeit in elo scores. This should help stop the bad behavior of folks abandoning games early to… | — | |
| Community | October's exclusive avatar is here, the Hackbill. Happy October, Explorers! It’s a new month, and we’ve got an exciting field assignment for you! This month, we’ll be searching for and documenting the elusive Hackbill! This incredible species has an enormous growth on its bill and dazzling plumage to impress his potential mates, and rows of sharp teeth for shredding its prey. For the entire month of October, you’ll have the opportunity to comp… | — | |
| Community | Weekly Challenges are in Beta Testing The Singleplayer Challenges have now entered beta are in active testing. Come join the fun! To join the closed beta, come over to our Discord Channel and get the beta password in the beta announcements channel. | — | |
| In-game event | The Archaeopter-Rex is here Greetings Explorers! We've got a new avatar for those of you cunning enough to climb your way up the tournament ranks to Nobel Laureate in September. Meet the King of the Birds: | — | |
| Community | The exclusive avatar for August, the Rhinophant Part elephant, part rhino, all beast. Earn this exclusive avatar by making your to the top of the rank ladder, Nobel Laureate, by August 31st. | — | |
| Game update | Version 1.0.10 is live with bug fixes Some users were hitting a bug in the Hotseat play build that caused their game to not launch. This new version fixes the issue. | — | |
| Game update | Hotseat Play is here The long awaited Hotseat/ Pass and Play mode has arrived! · Up to four players can play a local multiplayer game on the same device. · Swap players in the hotseat for trait play. · All players Feed at the same time, even from the side and top positions. · You can even use Intelligence from the side positions. | — | |
| Community | June Tournament Begins, New Exclusive Avatar Hey All, We've got a beautiful new avatar for anyone that makes it to the top of the rankings in June, the Harpy Eagle. To earn this predator, work your way to rank 1, Nobel Laureates, before June 30th. As a reminder, each singleplayer win earns you one Discovery up until rank 15, and a multiplayer win can earn as many as five discoveries to move up quickly. For players already in the Tournamen… | — | |
| Game update | Multiplayer Changes, April Tournament Begins, Ultrawide Support Ranking Changes We’ve made some much requested changes to rankings: We added rank numbers and a rank ladder into the game, so you can see right where you stand. We’ve made it so in multiplayer games, if a person leaves, the remaining players automatically will receive a Discovery for a win over them. We’ve also fixed a lot of multiplayer bugs, including that nasty “unmatchable” bug that made it… | — |
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