Xen Engine Hotfix and Public Release
We have patched the latest version of the Xen Engine and released it to everyone. Please let us know on the Steam forums if you run into any game breaking issues. As we have mentioned before, this is important to test our new features so that the Xen release can be as flawless as possible. We will probably do one more “Engine” release just before we drop Xen, in order to make sure that everything is running smoothly on everyone's machines. We want the Xen release to be as close to a simple content release as possible! Here is what is in the latest patch:
Fixed screen freezes / crashes on Radeon RX 3XX 4XX 5xx cards! Fixed most dynamic shadows flickering and improved the overall quality and performance Fixed most dynamic lights flickering on lower quality levels Nvidia GPUs (and some AMD GPUs) CSM quality and perf improvements Fixed CSM not working on some AMD cards Fixed decals flickering in some maps Fixed full screen blur when using dynamic light godrays Fixed zombie headshots with the crossbow. Now when you headshot a zombie using the crossbow, they will no longer spawn a live headcrab. Fixed assault points for Houndeyes Added texture scrolling for dynamic light cookie textures Fixed tilemap animation bug in light cookie textures. Fixed rim lighting not working with old light entities Fixed Phong/skin shader specular not working on static props Flashlight intensity and range increased Settings optimization for new deferred lighting and shadows December Patch Notes
Flashlight Doesn’t Have Shadows We have a more advanced plan for the flashlight in the works. This will be deployed at a later date. Haloing Around Props/Object MSAA is causing outlines around certain objects. MSSA is a performance killer and we hope to have a better solution for anti-aliasing with the Xen release. To remove the haloing/outline, simply turn off MSAA. Dynamic Shadows Flickering On Moving Dynamic Lights These should be completely fixed, but if you DO get them try: Try running the game in windowed borderless mode. Try turning off Vsync, lowering your overall settings, or turning off dynamic shadows entirely. Stencil Shadows We have removed the old Source stencil shadows. This helps performance and fixes the double shadows that happen in outside environments where CSM is used. We plan on using new dynamic lights to get more realistic shadows in key interior sections. Always Run Always run has an issue where after every map load you have to press “shift” for it to work. We will be fixing this for Xen. Outlines Around Weapons If you move the screen fast in areas using dynamic lights, you may see small outlines around your weapon. This is very minimal and is something we will look into fixing.
[ 2018-04-29 22:04:54 CET ] [ Original post ]
Xen Engine Public Release
We have patched the latest version of the Xen Engine and released it to everyone. Please let us know on the Steam forums if you run into any game breaking issues. As we have mentioned before, this is important to test our new features so that the Xen release can be as flawless as possible. We will probably do one more “Engine” release just before we drop Xen, in order to make sure that everything is running smoothly on everyone's machines. We want the Xen release to be as close to a simple content release as possible! Here is what is in the latest patch:
April Patch List
Fixed screen freezes / crashes on Radeon RX 3XX 4XX 5xx cards! Fixed most dynamic shadows flickering and improved the overall quality and performance Fixed most dynamic lights flickering on lower quality levels Nvidia GPUs (and some AMD GPUs) CSM quality and perf improvements Fixed CSM not working on some AMD cards Fixed decals flickering in some maps Fixed full screen blur when using dynamic light godrays Fixed zombie headshots with the crossbow. Now when you headshot a zombie using the crossbow, they will no longer spawn a live headcrab. Fixed assault points for Houndeyes Added texture scrolling for dynamic light cookie textures Fixed tilemap animation bug in light cookie textures. Fixed rim lighting not working with old light entities Fixed Phong/skin shader specular not working on static props Flashlight intensity and range increased Settings optimization for new deferred lighting and shadows December Patch Notes
Known Issues
Flashlight Doesn’t Have Shadows We have a more advanced plan for the flashlight in the works. This will be deployed at a later date. Haloing Around Props/Object MSAA is causing outlines around certain objects. MSSA is a performance killer and we hope to have a better solution for anti-aliasing with the Xen release. To remove the haloing/outline, simply turn off MSAA. Dynamic Shadows Flickering On Moving Dynamic Lights These should be completely fixed, but if you DO get them try: Try running the game in windowed borderless mode. Try turning off Vsync, lowering your overall settings, or turning off dynamic shadows entirely. Stencil Shadows We have removed the old Source stencil shadows. This helps performance and fixes the double shadows that happen in outside environments where CSM is used. We plan on using new dynamic lights to get more realistic shadows in key interior sections. Always Run Always run has an issue where after every map load you have to press “shift” for it to work. We will be fixing this for Xen. Outlines Around Weapons If you move the screen fast in areas using dynamic lights, you may see small outlines around your weapon. This is very minimal and is something we will look into fixing.
Black Mesa
Crowbar Collective
Crowbar Collective
2020-03-06
Indie Adventure Singleplayer Multiplayer
Game News Posts 169
🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
Overwhelmingly Positive
(109206 reviews)
http://www.blackmesagame.com
https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890 
The Game includes VR Support
Black Mesa Linux [131.05 M]
Relive Half-Life in this highly acclaimed, fan-made recreation.
Main Info
Black Mesa is the award winning fan-made re-imagining of Gordon Freeman's landmark journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Relive Half-Life, Valve Software's revolutionary debut, and experience the game that raised the bar for the entire game industry all over again!
Key Features
Nostalgia has never felt so fresh - Expect tremendously detailed environments, old-school tough-as-nails combat, and a gripping story with memorable characters. The all-new soundtrack, voice acting, choreography and dialogue create a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before!
Heavily updated single player experience - The over 10 hour single player experience has greatly improved from the mod release; new visuals, new voice over, updated gameplay encounters, stability changes and more. Xen is not part of the Early Access release, but will included as a free update when it is ready.
Black Mesa Multiplayer - Fight with or against your friends, in two game modes across 10 iconic maps from the Half-Life universe including Bounce, Gasworks, Stalkyard, Undertow and Crossfire!
Custom Modding Tools & Workshop - Use the same tools as the developers! Create your own mods, modes and maps for Black Mesa and Black Mesa Multiplayer and then share your work, and subscribe to others, on the Steam Workshop!
Complete Steam Integration - Collect the full set of trading cards, backgrounds, emoticons, and achievements! Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop and partial controller support!
Run. Think. Shoot. Source..
Main Info
Black Mesa is the award winning fan-made re-imagining of Gordon Freeman's landmark journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Relive Half-Life, Valve Software's revolutionary debut, and experience the game that raised the bar for the entire game industry all over again!
Key Features
Nostalgia has never felt so fresh - Expect tremendously detailed environments, old-school tough-as-nails combat, and a gripping story with memorable characters. The all-new soundtrack, voice acting, choreography and dialogue create a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before!
Heavily updated single player experience - The over 10 hour single player experience has greatly improved from the mod release; new visuals, new voice over, updated gameplay encounters, stability changes and more. Xen is not part of the Early Access release, but will included as a free update when it is ready.
Black Mesa Multiplayer - Fight with or against your friends, in two game modes across 10 iconic maps from the Half-Life universe including Bounce, Gasworks, Stalkyard, Undertow and Crossfire!
Custom Modding Tools & Workshop - Use the same tools as the developers! Create your own mods, modes and maps for Black Mesa and Black Mesa Multiplayer and then share your work, and subscribe to others, on the Steam Workshop!
Complete Steam Integration - Collect the full set of trading cards, backgrounds, emoticons, and achievements! Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop and partial controller support!
Run. Think. Shoot. Source..
MINIMAL SETUP
- OS: Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater
- Processor: 2.6 Dual Core Processor or GreaterMemory: 4 GB RAM
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or GreaterNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Does not support the Nouveau display driver
- OS: Ubuntu 14.0 or Greater
- Processor: 3.2 Quad Core Processor or GreaterMemory: 6 GB RAM
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: 3 GB Dedicated Video Card or GreaterNetwork: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 20 GB available spaceAdditional Notes: Does not support the Nouveau display driver
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