The Evolve Alpha Coming on October 30

It will start off on the Xbox One, with PS4 and PC following the next day.

Today 2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced an alpha test for Evolve that will run from October 30 through to November 2, 2014. Code named "Big Alpha" it will first be available on the Xbox One, starting on October 30. Limited access to the closed alpha test will also be available on PS4 and Windows PC from October 31

"The incredible reactions from early Evolve players have exceeded our highest expectations, but we still have a lot of hard work ahead of us in the coming months," said Chris Ashton, co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock Studios. "We need to stress test the servers and the matchmaking system, look at balance, unlock rates, etc. The alpha test is not fully representative of the final product, but it’s our chance to see what the game looks like in the real world, and we will test again in the open beta for Evolve exclusively for Xbox One in January 2015. The data gathered in the tests will help make Evolve the best that it can possibly be when it launches on February 10, 2015."

2K and Turtle Rock have confirmed that those who already pre-ordered Evolve, and all who are planning to pre-order it in the coming weeks, will be guaranteed access to the alpha test on their preferred platform.