Xen Technical Beta
We are excited to release our tech beta! Its the first 3 maps of the Xen chapter (which has 6 maps total), continuing Gordons adventure from the cliffhanger ending of Lambda Core. With the full Xen campaign clocking in at 19 maps, the beta is only a taste of whats to come. The purpose of this beta is to collect bugs and feedback on a range of different computers. We have made significant improvements and changes to the Source engine, and we want the game to run as smoothly as possible. If you want to be on the bleeding edge of testing, opt into this beta. If you want the polished, complete Xen experience, you should wait. It wont be long!
First right click Black Mesa in your game library. Go to Properties
Then click the BETAS tab and select public-beta from the drop down...
It will download a bunch of stuff, then you will have access to the Xen levels for the beta! If you have not unlocked all the chapters, you will need to enable the developer console and unlock them. Go to Options, Keyboard, Advanced, Enable Developer Console. Bring up the console and type sv_unlockedchapters 19.
From there, simply click New Game, then scroll over to the Xen chapter (the chapter images were intentionally left black).
The beta drops you in just after Lambda Core. A big part of the last fight in LC is teaching the player how to use the long jump. If you jump straight into Xen, remember the long jump is triggered by pressing the jump button (space) twice rapidly in ANY direction. You can then use the W, A, S, D to control Gordon in the air.
We are looking for specific graphical/technical/performance bugs, especially on lower end systems. If you have any issues, please report them on our Steam forums or on the Xen-Bugs Discord channel. Please include your graphics settings and system specs or we wont be able to properly diagnose the problem. Though our focus is performance, we are also interested in what was clear, and what wasnt for the layout and design. If you got stuck somewhere or were confused by something, let us know. Please unsubscribe from all workshop mods if you are testing!
Our Discord is live! Please join us, hang out, and chat. Make sure to check out the server rules. The TL:DR;, its a SAFE FOR WORK server about Black Mesa, Half-Life, and Games. Please keep discussions outside those categories to other servers and have fun! PLEASE NOTE, we have heavy server restrictions at this time. We will dial it back as soon as possible.
-Linux has not yet been built. Windows only. -We have not tested all of Earthbound or Multiplayer for this beta. If you find issues, feel free to report them in the proper channels.
-Running the game at 4k resolution at max settings may drastically lower your frame rate -Ragdolls freak out in water. If you shoot an Ichthyosaur or Hoteye in water, their body and gibs may freak out. This is fixed on the developer build. -Plant lights dont retract when you are near them. This is fixed on the developer build. -Laptop screens show shadows that are behind the screen. Fixed on the developer build. -Missing collision on some of the plants and roots in the swamp -Cookie lights (lights that cast on the ground) are broken on the HEV battery. Fixed on the developer build. -Players occasionally gets stuck on small healing pools -Probably a few things we are forgetting. Feel free to report any bugs and well add them to our tracker!
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Technical Beta
We are excited to release our tech beta! Its the first 3 maps of the Xen chapter (which has 6 maps total), continuing Gordons adventure from the cliffhanger ending of Lambda Core. With the full Xen campaign clocking in at 19 maps, the beta is only a taste of whats to come. The purpose of this beta is to collect bugs and feedback on a range of different computers. We have made significant improvements and changes to the Source engine, and we want the game to run as smoothly as possible. If you want to be on the bleeding edge of testing, opt into this beta. If you want the polished, complete Xen experience, you should wait. It wont be long!
How to Opt In
First right click Black Mesa in your game library. Go to Properties
Then click the BETAS tab and select public-beta from the drop down...
It will download a bunch of stuff, then you will have access to the Xen levels for the beta! If you have not unlocked all the chapters, you will need to enable the developer console and unlock them. Go to Options, Keyboard, Advanced, Enable Developer Console. Bring up the console and type sv_unlockedchapters 19.
From there, simply click New Game, then scroll over to the Xen chapter (the chapter images were intentionally left black).
Long Jump
The beta drops you in just after Lambda Core. A big part of the last fight in LC is teaching the player how to use the long jump. If you jump straight into Xen, remember the long jump is triggered by pressing the jump button (space) twice rapidly in ANY direction. You can then use the W, A, S, D to control Gordon in the air.
Bug Reporting
We are looking for specific graphical/technical/performance bugs, especially on lower end systems. If you have any issues, please report them on our Steam forums or on the Xen-Bugs Discord channel. Please include your graphics settings and system specs or we wont be able to properly diagnose the problem. Though our focus is performance, we are also interested in what was clear, and what wasnt for the layout and design. If you got stuck somewhere or were confused by something, let us know. Please unsubscribe from all workshop mods if you are testing!
Discord
Our Discord is live! Please join us, hang out, and chat. Make sure to check out the server rules. The TL:DR;, its a SAFE FOR WORK server about Black Mesa, Half-Life, and Games. Please keep discussions outside those categories to other servers and have fun! PLEASE NOTE, we have heavy server restrictions at this time. We will dial it back as soon as possible.
Known Issues With the Beta
-Linux has not yet been built. Windows only. -We have not tested all of Earthbound or Multiplayer for this beta. If you find issues, feel free to report them in the proper channels.
-Running the game at 4k resolution at max settings may drastically lower your frame rate -Ragdolls freak out in water. If you shoot an Ichthyosaur or Hoteye in water, their body and gibs may freak out. This is fixed on the developer build. -Plant lights dont retract when you are near them. This is fixed on the developer build. -Laptop screens show shadows that are behind the screen. Fixed on the developer build. -Missing collision on some of the plants and roots in the swamp -Cookie lights (lights that cast on the ground) are broken on the HEV battery. Fixed on the developer build. -Players occasionally gets stuck on small healing pools -Probably a few things we are forgetting. Feel free to report any bugs and well add them to our tracker!
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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