A new Monster and four new Hunters are coming to Evolve, 2K and Turtle Rock Studios have announced.

Each will be offered individually or as part of Hunting Season 2, the next season pass for the asymmetric shooter. Those who splurge for the pass will receive an additional exclusive skin with the launch of each character.

All five new characters will be available prior to the March 31 2016, and the first new character, Lennox (assault class), will be available on June 24 of this year.

Lennox is the first Hunter in Evolve to feature a melee attack. Her 'Thunderchild' mechanised suit equipped with a Plasma Lance that deals massive amounts of damage in close combat, while her Autocannon and Thunder Strike attack allow her to fight when outside of melee range.

“The new Monster and Hunters coming to Evolve in Hunting Season 2 are some of the most unique characters our team has created,” said Turtle Rock co-founder and design director Chris Ashton.

“Each of these characters introduces combat mechanics that are brand new to the Evolve gameplay experience.”