What changed in Black Mesa in 2020

Includes various fixes across different maps.

Reduces frustrating deaths that send players back far in levels.

Art passes for 'We've Got Hostiles', 'On A Rail', 'Questionable Ethics', 'Surface Tension', and 'Forget About Freeman'.

Prevented Osprey from being damageable via mortars.

Polish and art updates throughout the game.

Related to multi-part VPKs.

Optimizations across the whole game to improve performance.

Guards are now more effective companions.

Updated for multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, and more.

Final big update to Black Mesa as a free 'Definitive Edition' update.

Soda cans from vending machines now collide with each other.

Reduced difficulty spike and improved gameplay experience.

Complete redesign of the second 'On A Rail' map (map B).

Improved audio mix for sound effects, footsteps, and gunfire.

New option added to prevent automatic weapon switching in multiplayer.

The chapter now features more cause and effect gameplay, requiring players to restore power and defeat the Gargantua.

Significant changes made to the rocket silo to improve objective clarity and storytelling.

Added support for multiple new languages in closed captions.

New art and refinements made to outdoor environments to match the quality of Xen.

Resolved a freezing issue when closing the pause screen too quickly.

The latest build of Black Mesa is now available in public beta.

Dynamic lighting implemented for health and HEV chargers.

Enhancements to the workshop for easier mod access and functionality.

Scientists now properly heal players when low on health.

New supply boxes added game-wide to help players find health and battery resources.

Players can participate in translating the game through Crowdin, with staff verifying and implementing translations.

Starting a crowd translation project to translate Black Mesa into over 30 languages with community help.

The project has concluded and translations are currently being finalized.

Black Mesa is now available on NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.

Community play session scheduled for July 2nd to test new multiplayer features.

Character select and MP disconnect bugs noted as unresolved.

A public beta build has been pushed to test the changes made for the next update.

Weapons not playing animations correctly in multiplayer (pistol, shotgun, tau) have been fixed.

New art throughout earthbound to align with the quality of Xen.

Various improvements to environmental storytelling and scripted sequences.

Files for the Black Mesa game box and HEV suit 3D print are now available for download.

Fixes to HECU shooting through walls and getting stuck.

Fixes to small visual bugs like floating props, missing faces, and holes in map.

Full clipping pass to prevent getting caught on random environmental obstacles.

Future patch will include UI enhancements, full controller support, and additional art improvements.

Changed/tweaked internal texture formats and video options to avoid visual issues on different dynamic lighting quality levels

Fixed HECU bullet spread distribution not changing based on difficulty and decreased HECU reaction time

Balanced damage of frag grenades used by NPCs (higher damage radius)

Added an option in new UI to toggle classic iron sights ON/OFF

Fixed Xbow classic iron sights not rendering crosshair

Fixed a crash related to marionettist

Fixed a bug related to the engine not detecting controllers

Corrected the color of NPC teeth.

Puzzles have been redesigned for clarity and intention.

HECU marines now better utilize cover, movement, and tactics.

Assassins have lower health and accuracy.

Optimized and fixed issues with sun shadows.

Numerous bug fixes and improvements across all levels.

The full release of Black Mesa 1.0 is now available.

Detailed improvements made to various chapters for better gameplay.

Updated visuals across various sections for a cohesive feel.

Implemented CSM volumes across outdoor maps for improved performance.

Slight buff to Apache 30mm damage.

Resolved issues with trip mine hitbox.

Vortigaunts now have improved navigation and attack strategies.

50 cal damage from Abrams has been reduced.

Optimized dynamic lights for better performance.

Improvements to every major combat arena in the game.

Options menu expanded with descriptions and performance costs.

All new, modern user interface implemented.

The beta aims to ensure the game is fully functional and ready for final release.

All achievements should now be fully working for everybody.

Important issues raised by the community have been tackled and known issues eliminated.

The game now features a total of 50 achievements for players to complete.

List of known issues with the new user interface including problems with launching MP servers and workshop functionality.

Rebuilt combat spaces and upgraded AI for HECU and Vortigaunts to improve combat experience.

A public beta build has been released for testing ahead of the official 1.0 release.

Efforts made to ensure the player path is clear to maintain momentum throughout the game.

Redesigned combat spaces to better utilize AI and improve gameplay flow.

Identified and fixed sections where gameplay pace slowed down to maintain player momentum.

Updated sections of Earthbound to better match graphics standards established in Xen.

Complete overhaul of the HECU AI, including new tactics such as laying down suppressing fire and improved communication.

Upcoming public beta for Black Mesa 1.0 to allow for further testing before full release.