VELA GAMES UNVEIL EVERCORE HEROES

Former Riot and EA Veterans Introduce New Competitive PvE Multiplayer Game Set in a New Science Fantasy World

Heroes Invited to Sign Up For Player Testing 13-16 October

Tuesday 11 October - Dublin: Vela Games is proud to reveal the studio’s debut title, EVERCORE Heroes: a unique, competitive PvE game where players compete to prove they are the world’s best team of heroes. Set in a rich, science fantasy world called Lumerea, the game breaks new ground by combining the real-time, skill-based teamplay and action of MOBAs with the adventure of co-operative MMO dungeon runs.

To get a taste for what’s in store, you can watch the game’s first cinematic trailer, featuring the EVERCORE Heroes Remix of ‘All for One’ by Hidden Citizens ft. Hael: here.

“Our goal has always been to make the game players really want, even if it means breaking the mould,” said Vela Games CEO and Co-Founder, Travis George. “With EVERCORE Heroes, we are building a unique multiplayer experience that brings together skill-based co-op and competitive play in a fresh new way. And after over two years of great feedback from early testing, we’re ecstatic to finally share the game with the world."

Players have a chance to see for themselves this weekend, 13-16 October, by signing up through the EVERCORE Heroes website and Discord. Joining the game’s Discord will increase your chances to be selected for this weekend’s exclusive playtest.

“Vela’s vision is to inspire and unite gamers from around the world through play. We want play to feel rewarding, be skilful, but most importantly be a positive experience for all our players,” George added. “Our player tests are really key to this. Players who send us feedback will know we are listening, and they will be helping us in shaping the future of EVERCORE Heroes.”

In EVERCORE Heroes, four teams of four compete with each other simultaneously in a brand-new session based PVE experience. To win, players must power up their heroes, charge their Evercore, and defeat a dangerous boss. The best teams will work together to find the right composition and strategy, balancing trade-offs between their own power and making the battle more difficult for the other teams.

Players will choose from a roster of diverse heroes, each with unique traits and powers, doing battle in a variety of different environments, from frigid forests and snowy peaks to deep jungles and lush, fantastical gardens. The first eight heroes have been revealed today:

• Shade: Shade is a master assassin, a goal she’s worked toward her entire life. Shade jumps in and out of combat, slicing through enemies, dispatching targets, and making quick escapes.
• Fyn: Ancient fables tell of a steadfast hero, a living wall who defended all in need. With his power-shield ready, Fyn charges forward, enrages enemies, and protects his teammates from danger.
• Zari: Zari is the creator of Solar-Bow Archery. Having taught her signature combat art to legions of Hydris’ most adept warriors, Zari combines her abilities to do massive, ranged damage to single targets and small groups of enemies.
• Beko: The mysterious Beko is secretly an ancient spirit of rejuvenation. In his lantern he carries a spark of the Miraluum, the healing light used to protect his teammates with a variety of heal-over-time abilities.
• Blink: Blink loves punching so much she made it her career. In addition to punching, Blink specializes in crowd control with abilities that can pull and stun enemies.
• Remy: The Bios Expeditionary Corps is used to extreme conditions, but only Remy has the speed, the strength, and the cool head under pressure to wield the bleeding edge of Bios’ medical magitech. The speedy Remy runs into the thick of the battle to save teammates with health packs and control abilities.
• Lotus: Even though she is next in line for the throne, Lotus broke millennia of tradition by leaving the royal house of Everae to join the other Heroes in their quest to heal the world.The versatile Lotus uses both physical power and magic to keep her team healed within short range while engaging in combat
• Cynder: You can find Cynder in Noktra’s legendary underground club, the Blue Ember (when he wants to be found). Cynder is all about shutting down large groups of enemies with high magic damage and AoE attacks.

EVERCORE Heroes is developed by Vela Games, the Dublin-based studio founded by Travis George, Lisa Newon George and Brian Kaiser. The team is composed of veterans from Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Epic Games, and Blizzard Entertainment, developers who have decades of experience playing key roles in building multiplayer games experienced by hundreds of millions of players around the world.

To stay tuned for more information about EVERCORE Heroes, join our Discord, and follow the game on Twitter, and YouTube.