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Evolve developer posts job listings for 'cutting-edge' new IP

The advertisements allude to 'excellent combat' and character movement.

David Craddock

May 4, 2016 4:50 PM

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Evolve didn't go over as well as developer Turtle Rock Studios had hoped, but the Left 4 Dead developer is moving onward and upward. IGN noticed that Turtle Rock has posted a job notice for an animation programmer to help gear up on an as-yet-unannounced new intellectual property.

"We are searching for an exceptional programmer to help us in developing unique and stunning characters for an unannounced, cutting edge game targeting next generation hardware," according to the advertisement."

There are six job postings on Turtle Rock's website, three of which (including the one soliciting resumes from programmers versed in animation) explicitly reference the studio's new IP. Another, narrative director, will "work closely with our Creative Director and Head Writer to create and oversee compelling stories, characters, and content that form the backbone of the game’s story."

The third and final ad pertaining to Turtle Rock's new project calls for a senior rendering programmer to develop "new shaders and post-processing effects," among other duties.

David Craddock

Long Reads Editor

David L. Craddock writes fiction, nonfiction, and grocery lists. He is the author of the Stay Awhile and Listen series, and the Gairden Chronicles series of fantasy novels for young adults. Outside of writing, he enjoys playing Mario, Zelda, and Dark Souls games, and will be happy to discuss at length the myriad reasons why Dark Souls 2 is the best in the series. Follow him online at davidlcraddock.com and @davidlcraddock.