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Black Mesa: Blue Shift "Focal Point" News/UpdateApr 27, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/383d4df2419fb7912747b2c19c0ec25cb6b8af7f.png Greetings Scientists! Some exciting updates from our friends over at HECU Collective! If you're not familiar with them, their team has been hard at work developing the Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod. They recently sat down with LambdaGeneration for an interview, diving into the technical aspects of their development, and sharing some screen shots and game play footage. Check out the interview here: Also take a look at: ModDB "Focal Point" Article Focal Point Gameplay footage And be sure to grab their mod in the Black Mesa workshop HERE. We can't wait to see what they have in store next! Necro Patch Patch!Apr 19, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello again, scientist! Well this has been excruciating. We apologize for any scares and the inconvenience of having the game get reported as a virus. We have fixed the issue and also put up a number of other patches! Here are the patch notes: Antivirus False Positive FIXED! We’ve implemented a temporary fix to stop antivirus programs flagging bms.exe as a false positive. We have a permanent fix in the works, so that this issue will not happen again. Downloading the update is all you need to do to have the game NOT get reported by your antivirus or Windows Defender (sometimes you have to restart Steam). Temporary Removal of DXVK As a result of our antivirus hotfix, we had to temporarily disable DXVK as a launch option. We plan to bring this back online as soon as possible in a future patch. Improved Controller Support Fixed an issue which prevented some Steam Deck users from climbing ladders or using trams Fixed an issue where custom controller bindings were not persisting Fixed an issue where controller camera movement would not obey iron sights sensitivity Reworked Gyro Aim which is now handled separately in accordance with Steam Input best practices Also added “in_gyro_look_yaw_sensitivity” and “in_gyro_look_pitch_sensitivity” console commands for controlling gyro sensitivity. Revamped default controller layouts: Official Layout for Black Mesa - Standard Controls. Our official bindings for devices without gyro support Official Layout for Black Mesa - Standard Controls. Our official bindings for devices with gyro support Official Layout for Black Mesa - Steam Deck Controls. Our official bindings for Steam Deck, adding trackpad support for the main menu New Steam Input Game Actions: “Quick tripmine” - for quickly placing tripmines. “Quick frag” - for quickly throwing frags. “Use crowbar” - for quick crowbar switching. Added a console command, “steam_input_show_bindings” which will bring up the Steam Input configurator via the Steam Overlay. A helpful guide on controller troubleshooting with Steam can be found here Gameplay Fixed an issue where auto-aim would aim at items the player was holding (like ground sentries) Adjusted auto aim values in skill.cgf to have a longer range and be more magnetic Dedicated Server Fix Soon Still testing internally but we did fix: Build process for dedicated servers (a compile switch was missing) This should resolve some crashing issues with dedicated servers Auto-Aim As mentioned in the patch notes, we completely overhauled the auto-aim feature within the game. This can be configured by changing console settings in the game. Details here. If you would like to change the settings for the auto-aim permanently, all you have to do is go to Black Mesa\bms\cfg\skill.cfg and edit the numbers at the bottom of the text file. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/98517dc2a112094de272bd117c08e3fedd0d580a.jpg We are interested to hear what people think of the auto-aim (most of us are terrible at playing the game with controllers). Know...Necro Patch Follow UpApr 18, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsVirus Detection False Positive We’re investigating why some antivirus software and Windows Defender pick up the game or one of the tools as malicious. We’ve had tools flagged by different antivirus programs in the past, but never the .exe of the game itself. Needless to say, there are NO viruses within Black Mesa. We’re a little worried that this false positive is due to new detection methods beyond our control, but as we said, we keep looking into the issue! (As of writing this we may have a lead as to what is tripping antivirus. We may have a workaround to fix it) We apologize if this spooked anyone. The last thing you want to see after buying a game is that type of alert. Updated Launch Options We updated the launch options to default to the game running in DirectX 9 and the UI running in DirectX 11. This helps ensure maximum compatibility across various target hardware. There is still the option to run the game using Vulkan DXVK. If your computer is having trouble running the game in certain spots, this is a good option to try. It does have drawbacks: it does not like alt-tabbing from the game, and it cannot do borderless fullscreen correctly (the game will run fine, but it will act like regular fullscreen). Finally, there is the DirectX 9 fallback, which runs both the game and UI on DirectX 9, in case your hardware setup requires it. So now when launching the game you will see: -Play Default -Play Performance Option (DXVK) -Play DirectX 9 (Legacy) If you have already set the launch option and want to change, simply right-click the game, go to properties, General, and click the drop-down under “Launch Options”. Incoming Patches Soon, we will release a patch with the following fixes: Steam Input Upgrading Black Mesa to use Steamwork V1.52 for better input implementation : Fixed custom controller bindings not persisting Fixed an issue that prevented some users from climbing ladders and using trams on Steam Deck Lowering controller deadzone for better feel : A helpful guide on controller troubleshooting with Steam can be found here Video Settings Crash We are aware that if you change certain video settings WHILE in game, it can crash the game to the main menu and not let you resume the autosave it just created. We are looking into this. Dedicated Server Fixed build process for dedicated servers (a compile switch was missing) This should resolve some crashing issues with dedicated servers Auto-Aim As mentioned in the patch notes, we completely overhauled the auto-aim feature within the game. This can be configured by changing console settings in the game. Details here. If you would like to change the settings for the auto-aim permanently, all you have to do is go to Black Mesa\bms\cfg\skill.cfg and edit the numbers at the bottom of the text file. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/98517dc2a112094de272bd117c08e3fedd0d580a.jpg We are interested to hear what people think of the auto-aim (most of us are terrible at playing the game with controllers). We may ...Half-Life remake gets massive update and 80% off Steam saleApr 16, 2024 - PCGamesNHalf-Life is the essential PC shooter. Valve's game is the FPS that launched a thousand imitators, as it blends unique immersive storytelling with some of the tightest weapon controls ever put to screen. After playing Half-Life for myself it's tempting to say the shooter hasn't aged a day, but it has. This is why the fan remake, Black Mesa, is such a standout alternative and follow-up to Valve's original. If you're yet to play it or think it's time for a replay then I've got good news, as Black Mesa just got a massive update, and the game is currently 80% off too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Half-Life remake Black Mesa gets massive VR overhaul Half-Life Blue Shift gets Black Mesa treatment in Valve FPS remake Half-Life: Blue Shift mod for Black Mesa now includes three playable chapters The blasphemy of playing Half-Life with a gamepad is now easier as Black Mesa gets a sudden weighty update, devs tease 'more dangerous patch' to comeApr 16, 2024 - PC GamerWhat's the half-life of Half-Life? By my reckoning, it seems we'll stop receiving updates to (one version or another of) Valve's classic roughly around the time Chernobyl becomes habitable again. Not only did the original game get a big ol' update last November, but now Black Mesa—its Valve-endorsed remake—has just put out a meaty list of fixes. It's calling it the "Necro patch" for reasons I'm not entirely clear on but am very enthusiastic about... Read more.Necro Patch!Apr 15, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello, fellow zombie scientist! We’ve just released an update to Black Mesa. Our goal was to improve performance, improve controller support, and fix a number of issues, without breaking your save files. https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Here are the patch notes! Key Updates Improved performance of the game (Vulkan, UI optimization, New Renderer/New Post Post Process Optimization) Fixed cases where game would crash on startup Fixed UI flickering and artifacting Fixed crash in the first map of Interloper that players were experiencing Improved controller support using Steam Input -Click here for detailed notes on adjusting controller support Fixed hitch when weapon decals are first applied to gun Re-enabled weapon decals by default Rendering/Performance Ported the game to DXVK 2.3.1 (first launch option) Performance enhancements have been implemented for the New Renderer and New Post-Process systems, particularly noticeable in scenes featuring water Fixed moss shaders and direction control for both vertex lit shader and skin shader (for props with/without phong) Fixed halflambert/warp/specwarp related problems across all the shaders Unlocked the even higher graphics setting in options menu The lighting quality settings in the New UI have been updated to reflect recent changes. Monitors and refract views can now leverage the New Renderer features God Rays support has been added for the sun and local lights -Note: God Rays are intentionally turned off for monitors and reflection views Improved the blending quality of normal maps within 4-way blending SpotLight cookies should now work on any orientation. Cookie sprite sheet no longer needs to be square. Black Mesa now requests high-performance power management on Windows, which should reduce power throttling impacting performance Implemented the ability to dump environment variables (-dumpenvironment launch option), assisting in resolving potential issues Lots of misc graphics fixes Disabled CPU-based backface culling for Func_Brush models Disabled CSM for viewmodels for secondary cameras Fixed flicker near Light Volume edges Fixed Xog artifacts with cheaper water Controller Support Controller support for Black Mesa has now been given the love and attention it has been seeking. Black Mesa now fully supports and integrates with Steam Input, allowing both us as developers and you as the community to create your own custom controller bindings and share them! With Steam Input now implemented, we now have partial support the following devices: Xbox Controllers Playstation Controllers Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers We have also implemented proper Gyro support for Steam Deck! To get started, simply navigate to the Steam Controller Layout configurator and select one of our official layouts and hit 'Apply Layout'. Details on how to use it here. User Interface Modified the Game/UI rendering synchronization, aiming for stable UI presentation across all three available modes Updated the UI f...Mini Patch Rolling BetaMar 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsGREETINGS! We’ve pushed a patch to public beta. In this beta we are looking to confirm that: Nothing that was working before has broken Save files are intact for all players The Interloper A controller crash is fixed Graphics options are set, and stay set in the options menu We’ve also: Fixed Moss shaders and direction control for both vertex lit shader and skin shader (for props with/without phong) Fixed halflambert/warp/specwarp related problems across all the shaders Unlocked the even higher graphics setting in options menu Fixed video settings not staying set SpotLight cookies should now work on any orientation. Cookie sprite sheet no longer needs to be square. Local lights shadow sampling optimized. They now look better & should be faster on the highest settings. Deferred lighting and NewPostProcess stability and support improved Lots of misc graphics fixes Updated translation files with community fixes Added missing Italian translators Riccardo Rapuano and Andrea Franceschi You can access the beta by right-clicking the game on Steam, going to Properties > Betas > select “public-beta” in the dropdown menu. Sorry for the time away, but we have been focused on other things, and it was a massive effort to overhaul our deployment system. This centralized the source control and build systems for the game, and allows us to better maintain and release builds of the game. Our goal is to get a “safe” mini patch up on beta and thoroughly test it. We will push it to the mainline once we know it won’t break anything. After that we may do a more involved patch that might break saves due to level edits. We’ll make sure to let everyone know if we release a more dangerous patch (remember you can always restart the chapter if something breaks). So with that, some questions: What are some high priority issues with the game you would like to see fixed? What should we call the mini patch and its follow-ups? Internally, we are calling it the Necro Patch… Thanks for all your support! Be good to one another! -Crowbar Collective Team The makers of the excellent Half-Life remake Black Mesa are teasing something newFeb 26, 2024 - PC GamerCrowbar Collective, the team responsible for the really good remake of Half-Life called Black Mesa, appears to be teasing something new in the making. The studio dropped a very brief teaser on YouTube (via GamesRadar) over the weekend called "Incoming Signal" and invited fans to sign up for "future updates and beta tests.".. Read more.Share the Love 💖: 80% OFF BLACK MESAFeb 14, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsEven headcrabs can be sentimental 💖. We're trying to spread the love, by getting you some Black Mesa action, at a deep discount! Be sure to grab your copy of Black Mesa, NOW 80% OFF!Half-Life remake Black Mesa hits over 100,000 Steam reviews to Overwhelmingly PositiveFeb 7, 2024 - GamingOnLinuxQuite an impressive milestone for an incredible game overall! The Half-Life remake Black Mesa has managed to cross over 100,000 user reviews on Steam. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/02/half-life-remake-black-mesa-hits-over-100000-steam-reviews-to-overwhelmingly-positive 100K+ Overwhelming Positive Reviews!Jan 30, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsCan we take just one minute today to share how PUMPED we are about this? What started out as a labor of love, turned into this amazing adventure we are on today. We're extremely proud of what our team has built, and thrilled so many people are connecting with it. We couldn't have done it without all the love and support from our community! Game on, Scientists. Game on. ❤ THANK YOU ❤80% Off on Steam Winter Sale!Dec 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsAttention, scientists! It is time for the Steam Winter Sale! Experience the epic Half-Life universe like never before in Black Mesa, featuring modernized graphics and refined gameplay mechanics. As part of the Steam Winter Sale, Black Mesa is now available at an 80% discount! Take advantage of this fantastic deal from today, December 21st, through January 4th. Grab it before the offer ends! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest developer updates and news. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/fe8d803d6a6ff5210573cf85647de06f9bc979ea.png Half-Life Stream! Sunday 2PM ESTDec 15, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsBack to where it all began. Come hang out, let's talk about the design of Half-Life, and take a trip back to 1998! https://www.twitch.tv/crowbar_collective {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/725aec78e4188676f1f25095edd6dd071c9e651d.pngBlack Mesa: Blue Shift Focal Point December ArticleDec 10, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsGreetings, all Black Mesa personnel! We would like to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Captive Freight with you and talk about Focal Point! HECU Collective has been hard at work on the 5th Chapter: Focal Point and they’ve just released an article showcasing some amazing graphics from it! We are aware that many of you have been asking about the release date, and you can now find out the expected time in the article here! We hope you enjoy discovering all the amazing work they’ve been putting into their project! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest developer updates and news. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/a125a68712c8b90fc95564180f0551bfd0576144.pngBlack Mesa Steam Autumn Sale!Nov 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsAttention, all Scientists! As the temperatures drop, daylight times become shorter, and the Winter Solstice is around the corner, I hope you are ready for the Steam Autumn Sale! Don’t miss this golden opportunity, as Black Mesa will be at a magnificent 80% off! Face off against an army of classic enemies with better graphics and effects today! There has never been a better time to pick up the crowbar and play! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ 80% Off on Steam Scream: The Revenge!Oct 26, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/46e8cadebcb75af6a44911f17a1c2db9fe75783b.png Happy Halloween, scientists! Steam Scream: The Revenge is here! With it, we have amazing titles currently on sale, and among them is Black Mesa with an 80% discount! For some of our veterans headcrabs may be just another target, but for those that are sensitive to scary aliens and seek the thrill, make sure to visit our page before November 2nd! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest developer updates and news.Black Mesa September SaleSep 18, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/ba43bae991c0b2cc00b795966d621b9304ee91cf.png Attention, scientists! It is time for another sale! Step back into the world of Black Mesa and relive the legendary Half-Life story! Take advantage of the 80% discount, available from September 18th to September 25th. Act fast before the week is over! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest developer updates and news. Black Mesa - Return of the SaleJul 27, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/ec88ec2a58809b3484663be191739ba9f26e1c8f.png Greetings, Scientists! Don't miss the chance to witness Gordon Freeman's unlimited power with his mighty crowbar in Black Mesa's "Return of the Sale"! 💥 Get it now at 75% off from July 27th to 31st🔥 Check out the Discord for more information! Get the game today on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Black Mesa Steam Summer Sale!Jun 29, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/e0ef07e58b081c181bc8facb23584769b18f4d9c.png Attention, scientists! It is time for another Steam Summer Sale! Experience the epic Half-Life universe like never before in Black Mesa, featuring modernized graphics and refined gameplay mechanics. As part of the Steam Summer Sale, Black Mesa is now available at a 75% discount! Don't miss out on this fantastic deal from today, June 29th, through July 13th. Grab it before the offer ends! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest developer updates and news.Community Cosplay Contest!Jun 21, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8672783/d93b7e9a70884cf162f548fac6993fd07cd604b6.png Greetings, Scientists! In the spirit of National Selfie Day, June 21st, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our Community Cosplay Contest! If you’re interested in participating, all you need to do is dress up as a character from the Half-Life universe, take a cosplay selfie (or picture!), and submit it to the #cosplay-contest channel on the Crowbar Collective Discord! The winners will be chosen based on community votes. The top 3 cosplay photos that garner the most reactions will be declared winners, and the community members who submitted them will receive a Crowbar Collective Premium Pullover Hoodie! How to Join You may submit your cosplays starting today, until July 5th on the Crowbar Collective Discord server. Afterwards, we will lock the channel and allow community members to place their votes by reacting to the cosplay photos they like the best! The winners will be announced on July 12th! Rules 1. Only 1 entry per contestant 2. The cosplay must be of a character from the Half-Life universe. 3. Your submission must contain a physical item with your Discord username written on it to prove the authenticity of your cosplay. (e.g. a piece of paper) Editing the picture to write your tag on it does NOT qualify. 4. Partial cosplays are accepted (e.g. face only with accessories and/or make up, torso only pictures etc) but please make sure to have your Discord tag written and visible in the picture. 5. NO content allowed that can be construed as pornographic, NSFW, religious, or political. 6. After the submission period ends, we will lock the channel and allow all members to react to the entries to place their votes. We’re buzzing with excitement to see all of your creative and impressive cosplays! For the latest developer updates and news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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