On all game platforms Trials Evolution includes a course editor to allow users to create their own scenarios.

In Trials Evolution, the player controls a rider on a physics-based motorcycle from the start of the level to the end while navigating a number of obstacles.

High level players can be seen relying heavily on very particular micro-adjustment techniques in order to complete tracks of extreme difficulty.

Demonstrations of the Pro Editor showcased scenarios similar to popular games such as Angry Birds, 'Splosion Man, Marble Blast Ultra, Xevious and others.

Developer Ubisoft RedLynx addressed this concern in Trials Evolution by placing tutorial levels in each of the game's difficulty tiers.

Players are required to earn a certain number of medals before they can progress forward, ensuring that they will have the necessary skills to meet the challenge of future levels.

[citation needed] In Trials HD all in-game assets were loaded into system RAM at startup, but in Evolution designers chose to stream all content.

[10] In March 2012, Microsoft announced that Xbox Live Arcade titles would soon have double the gamerscore, a new total of 400 points.

Trials Evolution was selected to be the first release with a date of April 18, 2012 and was joined by Bloodforge, Fable Heroes and Minecraft in the promotion.

[15] The game received five perfect scores: Joystiq's Ben Gilbert,[22] Digital Spy's Liam Martin,[25] Brad Shoemaker of Giant Bomb,[20] Gameblog.fr's reviewer as well as Gamereactor Sweden's Jonas Elfving.

Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Trails Evolution for "Racing Game of the Year".

He cited the game's visuals, core gameplay, multiplayer, track editor and replay factor all as high points.

[17] The reviewer from Official Xbox Magazine UK praised the inclusion of multiplayer, improved visuals and a better sense of progression.

The reviewer cited the fact that license tests must be passed to unlock additional tracks helped player progression.

[24] The critic from Edge magazine called Trials Evolution "the deepest online experience in XBLA history.