[img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/b55f4f74bff7578ebb241a2fec38661f9bf3998e.jpg[/img] [h1]Testing... Testing...[/h1] Beta time! We’ve pushed all of [b]Xen[/b] and [b]Gonarch’s Lair[/b] to the public beta branch on Steam. The technical beta was just 3 maps, the complete Xen and Gonarch’s Lair is 9 maps. [b]Thank you to all who tested and who will test for us[/b]. We think the feedback so far has made the levels in the technical beta significantly better, and it would not have gotten there without the fresh eyes of the community. [b]Interloper[/b], [b]Nihilanth[/b], and [b]Endgame [/b]will follow after this beta and will double the map count to 18 total maps. [h1]Earthbound[/h1] Earthbound has had a soundscape overhaul, fixes to game breaking bugs, and recompile of all the maps. If you take a trip through the earthbound chapters and find any game breakers, please let us know. [h1]Soundtrack[/h1] Also a reminder, the complete Xen soundtrack is available NOW. You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqWbjZ_t9qDlY08FPwztA2wXoil0mzusM Also available wherever you buy or stream music. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/79c9aba12cd851d5266b7572103ff80ff1b5ca94.png[/img] [h1]Known Issues[/h1] As we posted earlier, here are some known issues in the current beta. Please report any issues you find to the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/362890/discussions/]Steam forums[/url] or our [url=https://discord.gg/PSZfh8N]Discord[/url]. -The flashlight and other dynamic lights occasionally cut out, then return when you go into the next room. We are investigating. -In the last map of Gonarch’s Lair, Gonarch might be frozen when he should be playing a stabbing attack. You’ll know it when you see it. -[b]DO NOT USE OLD SAVES[/b]. It will cause issues. -Linux is launching, but we are still working on getting the graphics to display properly. We apologize for this taking so long. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/d44f2fd7b8276253b28d9cc36e57aafff54917a5.jpg[/img] -You will see large black voids in the levels if you look back the way you came. These are the areaportals (an optimisation technique) not interacting correctly with the fog/xog. We have a simple fix for this that will go in for later patches. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/a713e5c915c1e98795b88f9448c607469dd20393.jpg[/img] -Some props have the wrong material properties. This is most noticeable in Gonarch’s Lair where it sounds like you are walking on boxes instead of rocks. -We have greatly increased performance across all maps, but there is still a noticeable frame drop in the Xen swamps as you leave the door into the lower swamp. -Beneathicles (underwater barnacles) don’t respond to Gluon or explosive damage. This makes them a bit of a pain to clear, but will be fixed! -Long jump sound effect sometimes plays on map load. We haven’t yet been able to pinpoint why this his happening or why it only happens on some computers. -Knockback Houndeyes occasionally push you into and through walls, causing the player to get stuck. -Occasional crash to desktop in Gonarch’s Lair chapter. We think it is something related to the mortar attack. -In order to fix a crash, HEV crystal chargers temporarily do not have a dynamic light. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/a713e5c915c1e98795b88f9448c607469dd20393.jpg[/img] -Bebcrabs sometimes walk on 2 legs instead of 4… it’s hilarious. [img]https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8672783/96668024503df725d42b66c92c8207f2320b2daf.jpg[/img] -Gonarch can occasionally run past you in an important chase sequence. We have tweaked the map to fix this, but it may still happen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you again to all who have participated, or will participate in the public beta. We may be a bit quiet with updates as we grind and grind in order to wrap the rest of the game up. Hit us up on the [url=https://discord.gg/PSZfh8N]Discord [/url]if you have any questions! https://store.steampowered.com/app/362890/Black_Mesa/ Discord - https://discord.gg/PSZfh8N Twitter - @BlackMesaDevs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlackMesaDevs