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What changed in Half-Life 2 in 2013

166 updates · 6 main milestones · May 9, 2013 to Dec 12, 2013

  1. 4 events
    Updates to shared code in related betasbug fix

    Episode 1, Episode 2, Lost Coast, and Half-Life: Source betas have been updated due to shared code with Half-Life 2.

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    Fix for train blockage in Route Kanalbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the second train in Route Kanal would get stuck, blocking forward progress.

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    Updates to shared code in related betasbug fix

    Episode 1, Episode 2, Lost Coast, and Half-Life: Source betas have been updated due to shared code with Half-Life 2.

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    Fix for train blockage in Route Kanalbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the second train in Route Kanal was getting stuck and blocking forward progress.

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  2. 4 events
    Updates to shared code for related betasbug fix

    Episode 1, Episode 2, Lost Coast, and Half-Life: Source betas have been updated due to shared code with Half-Life 2.

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    Updates to shared code in related betasbug fix

    Episode 1, Episode 2, Lost Coast, and Half-Life: Source betas have been updated due to shared code with Half-Life 2.

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    Fix for train getting stuck in Route Kanalbug fix

    Resolved an issue where the second train in Route Kanal would get stuck and block forward progress.

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    Fix for train blockage in Route Kanalbug fix

    Resolved issue where the second train in Route Kanal was getting stuck and blocking forward progress.

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  3. 2 events
    VR Mode Support Addednew content

    The Half-Life 2 Beta now supports launching directly into VR mode from Steam.

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    VR Mode Launch Support Addednew content

    The Half-Life 2 Beta now supports launching directly into VR mode from Steam.

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  4. 4 events
    Support for Half-Life: Source Addednew content
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    Improved Threaded Performance on Linux and Mac OS Xperformance
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    Improved Threaded Performance on Linux and Mac OS Xperformance
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    Support for Half-Life: Source Addednew content
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  5. 8 events
    Fixed bad damage indicators when changing resolutionbug fix
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    Assorted SDK tool fixesbug fix
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    Fixed bad damage indicators when changing resolutionbug fix
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    Fixed exploding glass effect in Episode 1 introductionbug fix

    Effect is now correctly HDR enabled

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    Fixed slow game movement with sv_alternateticks enabledbug fix
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    Assorted SDK tool fixesbug fix
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    Fixed exploding glass effect in Episode 1 introductionbug fix

    Correctly HDR enabled the effect

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    Fixed slow game movement with sv_alternateticks enabledbug fix
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  6. 12 events
    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards

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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model on ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization
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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration files affecting graphics qualitybug fix
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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  7. 8 events
    Fixed exploding glass effect in Episode 1 introduction for HDRbug fix
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    Fixed bad damage indicators when changing resolutionbug fix
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    Assorted SDK tool fixesbug fix
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    Assorted SDK tool fixesbug fix
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    Fixed slow game movement with sv_alternateticks enabledbug fix
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    Fixed exploding glass effect in Episode 1 introductionbug fix

    Effect is now correctly HDR enabled

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    Fixed slow game movement with sv_alternateticks enabledbug fix
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    Fixed bad damage indicators when changing resolutionbug fix
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  8. 24 events
    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards

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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards.

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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards

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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization

    Improvements suggested by the community

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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration files affecting graphics qualitybug fix
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model on ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization

    Improvements suggested by the community.

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    Fixed bad material type on the boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization
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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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  9. 12 events
    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Added missing set_sdk_env.bat file for the Source SDKnew content
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
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    Fixed bad material type on the boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization

    Improvements suggested by the community

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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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    Added dmxconvert and maya plugins for Source SDKnew content
    Steam
    Updated localization in all languages with improved stringslocalization

    Improvements suggested by the community

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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards

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    Fixed bad material type on boards in d1_canals_01abug fix
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    Fixed missing dxsupport configuration filesbug fix

    Resolved issue causing lower quality graphics on high-end video cards

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    Fixed incorrect Vortigaunt model in ep2_outland_04bug fix
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  10. 4 events
    Fixed in-game text language synchronizationbug fix

    In-game text language now follows Steam language settings instead of the selected game language.

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    Fixed corrupt audio due to outdated sound cachebug fix

    Resolved issues with corrupt audio in the game caused by outdated sound cache files.

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    Resolved corrupt audio issues caused by outdated sound cache filesbug fix

    Fixed audio corruption in the game resulting from outdated sound cache files.

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    Fix for in-game text language alignment with Steam languagebug fix

    Corrected in-game text language to follow Steam language settings instead of the selected game language.

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  11. 4 events
    Fixed corrupt audio issues caused by outdated sound cache filesbug fix
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    Fixed corrupt audio issuesbug fix

    Resolved issues with corrupt audio in-game caused by outdated sound cache files.

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    Fixed in-game text language alignment with Steam languagebug fix

    In-game text language now follows the Steam language setting instead of the selected game language.

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    Fixed in-game text language alignmentbug fix

    In-game text language now follows Steam language settings instead of the selected game language.

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  12. 10 events
    Added gl_finish cvar for Linux GL driversnew content

    Useful for certain Linux GL drivers that require an explicit GL_Finish() at the end of each frame

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    Fixed bad lighting on female rebel charactersbug fix
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    Fixed bad lighting on female rebel charactersbug fix
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    Fixed missing responses from Rebel chatterbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect sounds for some materialsbug fix
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    Fixed incorrect sounds for materials when hitbug fix
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    Fixed pickup issue with Grigori's annabelle in Ravenholmebug fix

    Fixed being able to pickup Grigori's annabelle if you got to the wrong place at the wrong time

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    Added gl_finish cvarnew content

    Useful for certain Linux GL drivers that require an explicit GL_Finish() at the end of each frame

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    Fixed missing responses from Rebel chatterbug fix
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    Fixed pickup issue with Grigori's annabelle in Ravenholmebug fix

    Fixed being able to pickup Grigori's annabelle if you got to the wrong place at the wrong time

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  13. 2 events
    Fixed save game corruption (part 3)bug fix
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    Fixed save game corruption (part 3)bug fix
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  14. 8 events
    Added SDK tools in the bin foldermodding
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    Improved Russian localization voice overslocalization
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    Fixed d1_town_01 skybox when not using HDRbug fix
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    Fixed d1_town_01 skybox when not using HDRbug fix
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    Improved Russian localization voice overslocalization
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    Added SDK tools in the bin foldermodding
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    Fixed save game corruption under Linuxbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed save game corruption under Linuxbug fixMilestone
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  15. 14 events
    Fix for save game corruption on Linux and Mac OS Xbug fix

    Resolved an issue that caused occasional save game corruption when running under Linux and Mac OS X.

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    Vehicle Velocity Save Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed vehicle velocity not being saved in save games. New saves made after this change will now correctly restore vehicle speed.

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    Lamar Animation Fix in d1_trainstation_05bug fix

    Fixed Lamar animation in d1_trainstation_05 when jumping on the locker.

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    Fixed strider footsteps audio in Episode Onebug fix

    Corrected an issue where strider footsteps were not being heard in Episode One.

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    Fixed save game corruption on Linux and Mac OS Xbug fix

    Resolved an issue that caused occasional save game corruption when running under Linux and Mac OS X.

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    Incorrect Env Map in d1_trainstation_05 Puddlebug fix

    Fixed wrong env map in d1_trainstation_05 puddle.

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    Localized Sound Cache Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed actors lines being chopped in localized builds due to out of date sound cache.

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    Vehicle Velocity Save Issue Resolvedbug fix

    Fixed vehicle velocity not being saved in save games. New saves made after this change will now correctly restore vehicle speed.

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    Catwalk Destruction Timing Error Fixed in d3_c17_08bug fix

    Fix timing error in catwalk destruction in d3_c17_08.

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    Lamar Animation Fix in d1_trainstation_05bug fix

    Fixed Lamar animation in d1_trainstation_05 when jumping on the locker.

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    Catwalk Destruction Timing Error Fixedbug fix

    Fix timing error in catwalk destruction in d3_c17_08.

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    Localized Sound Cache Issue Fixedbug fix

    Fixed actors lines being chopped in localized builds due to out of date sound cache.

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    Strider footsteps audio issue fixed in Episode Onebug fix

    Fixed an issue where strider footsteps were not being heard in Episode One.

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    Incorrect Env Map in d1_trainstation_05 Puddlebug fix

    Fixed wrong env map in d1_trainstation_05 puddle.

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  16. 18 events
    Fixed being able to open door in d2_prison_03 before killing Antlionbug fix
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    Improved Russian audio localizationlocalization
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    Fixed crash when using custom hud settings under Linuxbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed music not continuing after save game load in d2_coast_08bug fix

    Music will now continue correctly after loading a saved game in d2_coast_08.

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    Fixed door opening in d2_prison_03 before killing Antlionbug fix

    Players can no longer open the door in d2_prison_03 before defeating the Antlion.

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    Fixed crash when using custom HUD settings under Linuxbug fix

    Resolved crash issue when using custom HUD settings on Linux.

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    Fixed crash under Linux when playing the Episode 2 teaserbug fix

    Resolved crash issue when playing the Episode 2 teaser at the end of Episode 1 on Linux.

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    Fixed missing texture in Judith Mossman transmissionbug fix

    Resolved missing texture issue in Judith Mossman transmission in ep1_citadel_03.

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    Fixed gates in d2_coast_03 not openingbug fix

    Gates in d2_coast_03 will now open correctly even if debris is present.

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    Fixed crash under Linux when playing Episode 2 teaserbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed missing texture in Judith Mossman transmission in ep1_citadel_03bug fix
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    Fixed music not continuing after save game load in d2_coast_08bug fix
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    Fixed in-game text language to follow Steam language on Mac OS X and Linuxbug fix
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    Improved Russian audio localizationlocalization
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    Fixed being able to rotate light bridges in ep1_citadel_03bug fix
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    Fixed gates in d2_coast_03 not opening due to debrisbug fix
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    Fixed rotating light bridges in ep1_citadel_03bug fix

    Players can no longer rotate light bridges in ep1_citadel_03.

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    Fixed in-game text language to follow Steam languagebug fix

    In-game text language now mirrors Steam language settings on Mac OS X and Linux.

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  17. 14 events
    Locked player input during introduction sequencegameplay

    Player input is now locked during the introduction sequence in Half-Life 2.

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    Fixed video playback stretching issuebug fix

    Introduction movie and Episode 2 recap now stretch to full screen during playback.

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    Locked player input during introduction sequencegameplay

    Player input is now locked during the introduction sequence in Half-Life 2.

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    Fixed Alex's dialogue in Episode 1bug fix

    Alex now correctly says the 'Turret out of Bullets' line and the start of the air vent line.

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    Fixed NPC sentences missing contextual informationbug fix

    NPC sentences now include contextual information like map location.

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    Fixed joystick rumble effects under Linuxbug fix

    Joystick rumble effects now stop correctly under Linux.

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    Fixed video playback stretching issuebug fix

    Introduction movie and Episode 2 recap now stretch to full screen during playback.

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    Fixed power plugin red light issuebug fix

    The power plugin no longer shows a red light after being fixed in the teleport sequence.

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    Fixed joystick rumble effects under Linuxbug fix

    Joystick rumble effects now stop correctly under Linux.

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    Fixed power plugin red light issuebug fix

    The power plugin no longer has a red light after being fixed in the teleport sequence.

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    Updated Russian localizationlocalization
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    Fixed Alex's dialogue in Episode 1bug fix

    Alex now correctly says the 'Turret out of Bullets' line at the start of the air vent line.

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    Updated Russian localizationlocalization
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    Fixed NPC sentences missing contextual informationbug fix

    NPC sentences now include contextual information like map location.

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  18. 8 events
    Fixed red-tint issue on ending scene in Linuxbug fix

    Fixed red-tint on Half-Life 2 ending scene when running under Linux

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    Fixed scenes not playing in levelsbug fix

    Fixed scenes in games very rarely not playing, preventing forward progress in a level

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    Updated materials on trees and fencesbug fix

    Fixed outdated materials on trees and fences

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    Reverted drawbridge sound qualityaudio

    Drawbridge sound reverted to lower-quality version

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    Updated materials on trees and fencesbug fix

    Fixed outdated materials on trees and fences

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    Reverted drawbridge sound qualityaudio

    Drawbridge sound reverted to lower-quality version

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    Fixed rare scene playback issuebug fix

    Fixed scenes in games very rarely not playing, preventing forward progress in a level

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    Fixed red-tint issue on Linuxbug fix

    Fixed red-tint on Half-Life 2 ending scene when running under Linux

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  19. 6 events
    Half-Life 2 Beta Releasednew contentMilestone

    Half-Life 2, Episode 1, Episode 2, and Lost Coast are now available as a Beta.

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    Steam Content Delivery System Conversionsystem

    The game has been converted to the new Steam Content delivery system.

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    Steam Content Delivery System Conversionsystem

    The game has been converted to the new Steam Content delivery system.

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    Bug Reporting for Beta Testingbug fix

    Players are encouraged to report any bugs encountered during the beta testing phase.

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    Half-Life 2 Beta Releasednew contentMilestone

    Half-Life 2, Episode 1, Episode 2, and LostCoast are now available as a Beta with Linux support.

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    Linux Support Addedsystem

    The beta adds Linux support for Half-Life 2 and its episodes.

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