After that, we will be taking a break before starting up on any big updates. Since the full release of Xen (0.9) we have done a complete overhaul pass on the combat design and guidance for all the earthbound levels, redesigned the HECU marine AI, upgraded the Vortigaunts AI, and built a new, modern user interface.Īt launch, we'll be right here to fix bugs and add quality of life improvements. We have been working exceedingly hard to bring you Black Mesa. 'I hope that everyone embraces the setbacks and challenges that come, and I hope no one fears the long road in front of them.' Version 1.0 full patch notes 'I hope that everyone has something that inspires them as much as Half-Life inspired us,' Engels concludes. Crowbar Collective filled that void with a project of its own, and now its popularity possibly attributed to Valve's desire to create more new games in the series.

Black Mesa exists, in part, because fans thought we would never get another Half-Life game. Launching both games so close together is purely coincidental, but it's funny that Valve should finally return to the series just as Black Mesa exits Early Access after 16 years in development. Part of that excitement also stems from the imminent arrival of Half-Life: Alyx. “Well, well, isn’t this just like.old times?” /zpqX9l6mT7 - Gordon Freeman (MondySpartan) March 5, 2020

Black Mesa first teaser trailer from 2008.

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