Black Mesa Received a Big Patch

On April 16, Black Mesa, an unofficial remake of the original Half-Life, received a significant update. The Crowbar Collective, the developer of the remake, has enhanced various technical aspects of the shooter.

Key improvements in the update include:

• Transition to DXVK 2.3.1 for enhanced performance;
• Upgraded rendering and post-processing, particularly noticeable in water-themed locations;
• Introduction of additional advanced graphics settings;
• Implementation of volumetric lighting for the sun and local light sources, excluding monitors and reflections in specific areas;
• Full support for Steam Input, offering improved compatibility with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck controllers;
• Resolution of various graphics-related issues;
• Correction of interface flickering and other visual artifacts;
• The resolution of the game launch crashes and freezes.