Evolve 3D Guide: Building your creature at the start
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OverviewEvolve 3D is an open-world survival game where you build a creature from special-ability parts, explore a vast 3D map, and grow it stronger by collecting DNA.
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Building your creature at the start
StepWhen you first load in, you assemble a creature before you ever touch the map. Each part carries a special ability, so the combination you choose shapes how your creature plays from the first moment.
- Pick your parts choose parts with special abilities and mix them to create a unique creature.
- Once creation is complete, you will appear on the 3D map, which is vast and filled with NPCs and players.
- Your creature gets hungry, so finding food is part of early exploration.
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Four ways to earn DNA
TableDNA is what makes your creature larger and more powerful. The longer your creature survives, the more DNA you can stack up across all four methods.
| Eating | find and eat food scattered across the map. |
| Fighting | defeat other creatures to gain DNA through combat. |
| Helping NPCs | support NPCs who are in need and earn DNA for it. |
| Aging | simply keeping your creature alive earns DNA each time it ages. |
The death penalty and how to avoid it
WarnLost DNA does not come back. If you die or leave the game without despawning your creature, you lose one tenth of your total DNA.
Choosing a play style
TipsNPCs in this game have the same hunger and needs as player-controlled creatures. You can choose peaceful, cooperative, or competitive gameplay.
- Peaceful play keeps you out of combat, letting you focus on eating and aging as your main DNA sources.
- Cooperative play adds DNA from helping NPCs.
- Competitive play earns DNA through fighting.
Alpha state and bug reports
CheckThe community social links on the game's page are where you submit bug reports and feature suggestions.
- Expect occasional bugs during sessions the game is openly in alpha.
- Use the community social links on the game page to report any bugs you find.
- Check those same links to suggest features you would like to see added.
Glossary
Glossary- DNA
- The resource that makes your creature grow larger and more powerful, earned through eating, fighting, helping NPCs, and aging.
- Alpha
- An early stage of development where the game is playable but bugs are expected.
Common questions
FAQCan I play without spending anything?
Yes. The death penalty — losing one tenth of your DNA when you die or leave without despawning — applies to all players.
What happens if I just close the game without doing anything special?
If your creature is dead or you leave without despawning, you lose one tenth of your total DNA permanently.
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