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.

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.

Vela Games announced the Closed Beta for Evercore Heroes will begin on June 20, 2023.

Players wishing to be among the very first to play the game on PC can secure their place in the closed beta by purchasing the EVERCORE Heroes Founder’s Pack, which includes additional keys to share with friends, exclusive content, a battle pass that never expires, and more. 

Founder’s packs are available exclusively at the official website. Players who pre-order will receive the ultra-rare Vela Beko skin to show off in game. 

Player progress during the closed beta, including any purchases made and in-game items earned, will carry over to the final free-to-play game at launch. 

“EVERCORE Heroes is not a MOBA, it’s not an MMO, it’s not a loot grind,” said Vela Games CEO and Co-Founder, Travis George. 

“We are creating a brand new Competitive PVE experience that combines deep mastery with a focus on cooperative teamplay, in a competitive format.  We think fans of both PVE and PVP will enjoy Evercore Heroes, which ultimately belongs to a genre all of its own.”  

“Since our successful announcement and Pre-Alpha testing with players last year, our passionate team at Vela has been working hard to make EVERCORE Heroes the best game it can be.  We are so excited for more people to play the game for themselves, to give us feedback, and continue helping us make the game even better ahead of launch,” added George.

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.

Evercore Heroes is in development for PC.