Evolve will soon be free-to-play on PC after "DLC backlash". Beta starts tomorrow.

"Yes, there was excitement. There was also disappointment – for players and for us. The DLC backlash hit full force and washed away people’s enthusiasm"

Earlier today Turtle Rock Studios announced that Evolve will soon be free-to-play on PC. The player base have been calling out to TRS to make the game free-to-play as an incentive for old and new players to return.TRS are said to be giving the F2P version of Evolve a huge overhaul:

• We’re reworking the hunter classes to make the team less reliant on having experienced trappers and medics.
• We’re making improvements to the maps and UI.
• We’re improving load times, overall performance, and getting you into the game faster.
• We’re focusing on improving stability and fixing bugs.
• We’re completely reworking our progression system and tutorials.
• We’re adding more customization options.

At the moment the Evolve Steam page is dark, but according to the statement given by TRS the Beta will open tomorrow. Players whom have already purchased the game and DLC will be given "Founder" status in the new free version. These players will keep any content already purchased.