Black Mesa
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This product is unreleased but remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Crowbar Collective | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | Early access |
Linux | Early access |
macOS (OS X) | TBA[1] |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Half-Life mods and fangames (series) | |
Half-Life | 1998 |
Half-Life: Opposing Force | 1999 |
Half-Life: Blue Shift | 2001 |
Codename: Gordon | 2004 |
Half-Life: Source | 2004 |
Half-Life 2 | 2004 |
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch | 2004 |
Half-Life 2: Lost Coast | 2005 |
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source | 2006 |
Half-Life 2: Episode One | 2006 |
Half-Life 2: Episode Two | 2007 |
Portal (series) | |
Half-Life: Decay (unofficial port) | 2008 |
Half-Life: Alyx | 2020 |
Key points
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Steam | DRM-free on Linux when run directly from executable. |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- The original standalone mod release is no longer available for download at the official website, but previously provided download links still work (1 2).
- MP3s of the official soundtrack are available for free with the option to donate at the official website, as well as at Joel Nielsen's Website. Lossless formats are available for purchase from Bandcamp.
Game data
In-game general settings.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam | <path-to-game>/bms/cfg |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam | <path-to-game>/bms/save |
- Saved games cannot transfer between the mod release and Steam release. Use
sv_unlockedchapters 15
in the console to unlock all chapters.[2]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
Input settings
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse/gamepad settings.
Toggle crouch
Add script to autoexec.cfg[3] |
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Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Dialogues only. | |||
Korean | Fan translation, download here. | |||
Norwegian | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by «ZoG Forum Team». For Steam-version and mod-version – audio or text + audio |
Network
In-game multiplayer settings.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | Versus |
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Online play | 32 | Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Black Mesa. | |||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Black screen while in fullscreen mode (Windows 10)
Enable Borderless fullscreen windowed mode[4] |
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NOTE: If an adaptive sync monitor is used, set it to run in windowed mode if possible. This is an option for G-Sync at least. |
Very poor performance on AMDGPU kernel driver (Linux)
- It is possible to run the game without starting Steam by running
bms.sh
Remove the included libstdc++.so.6[5] |
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Run the game in Steam Native environment[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Enabling the console
Options menu[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.6 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 200 series ATI Radeon HD 4000 series 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 series AMD Radeon HD 7000 series 2 GB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.6 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM OpenGL 3.0 compatible | 2 GB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Linux/Mac Port??? :: Black Mesa General Discussions
- ↑ Transfer savegame from the Free Black Mesa :: Black Mesa General Discussions
- ↑ Toggle crouch? :: Black Mesa General Discussions
- ↑ Windows 10 cannot play Black Mesa in Fullscreen :: Black Mesa General Discussions
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/6mefy5/psa_black_mesa_will_not_run_on_amdgpu_unless_you/
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