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The Isle is an open-world survival video game that allows players to fulfill the impossible yet common childhood dream of being a dinosaur. Players can perform the daily routine of a dinosaur that involves getting food, finding water, and surviving the numerous unforgiving dangers of the world. While living the dinosaur lifestyle is fun and intriguing, players will eventually find it to become tedious and lackluster. Those looking for a more engaging and riveting experience should consider the Evrima Branch of The Isle.
There are currently two distinct versions of The Isle: the Legacy or base game and the Evrima Branch or in-development beta. When players first start playing, their game will be in the Legacy version, which offers the basics but lacks the polish and improvements of the Evrima Branch. Those looking for more can join the in-development beta but doing so is not a readily apparent and straightforward process. To make the transition from the Legacy version seamless and get players started, here is how to play Evrima in The Isle.
How To Play Evrima
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As previously mentioned, upon first opening up The Isle, it will be in the Legacy version of the game. To switch versions, players must close the game and open Steam. From there, they must go to their library and look for The Isle, which should not take long.
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When players find The Isle, they need to right-click it, which will open up a menu listing PLAY, Add to favorites, Add to >, Manage >, and Properties. They must left-click properties that will open up another menu listing GENERAL, UPDATES, LOCAL FILES, LANGUAGE, BETAS, and CONTROLLER.
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Players need to go to the BETAS sub-menu, where they will see a drop-down menu that currently says none. Clicking on this drop-down menu will reveal two options: the previously seen none option and another titled evrima - EVRIMA Public Branch. They should choose the latter option and close the menu.
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Shortly after, players will see an update for The Isle beginning to download. This update includes the Evrima Branch, granting players access to the numerous official beta servers and the new additions that come with them. When the update finishes downloading, players may need to restart Steam for changes to take effect. Doing so is as easy as clicking the Steam toolbar in the top right corner and hitting Exit.
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Once players update the game and possibly reset Steam, they need only to open up The Isle as they would usually. On the main menu, they will select play, and instead of seeing Legacy servers, they will find around a dozen official Evrima Public Branch servers. Players should take note of which server suits them best and join. With that, they can play Evrima whenever they wish and switch back to the Legacy version through the same process.
What Is In Evrima
The Evrima Branch is a revamping of the base game that will eventually replace the Legacy version. It features all the functions and mechanics seen in the original but includes numerous improvements and additions to enhance the experience overall. The differences between the Legacy version and Evrima Branch are innumerable, but notable changes include a Diet System, Ambient AI animals, diverse selections of fauna, and a Fracture system. These alterations transform the game in remarkable and enjoyable ways.
In addition to various updates and revisions, the Evrima Branch features countless bug fixes, quality of life implements, and graphic improvements unseen in the Legacy version. These differences make the game much smoother and more pleasing to the eye, which are the most substantial critics that players have with the base game. Players seeking a more dynamic experience or a better game overall should look to the Evrima Branch. Not only will they enjoy it more, but they can contribute to the in-development beta also.
The Isle is available on PC.