Fixed crash when modifying certain video settings in a multiplayer match. · Fixed server browser issues after modifying video settings. · Fixed local player not showing up in player count on a listen server using Steam Networking. · Fixed rare corrupted lighting rendering bug in some maps.
Fixed lighting rendering issues on some AMD GPUs. · Fixed mods with their own localization files not loading default strings from updated localization files in Half-Life. · Fixed one dying scientist in Half-Life: Uplink saying incorrect dialogue. · Added "Use shaders" checkbox for the video options. Servers can over-ride this setting with sv_allow_shaders. · Fixed weapons with secondary ammo (l…
Fixed timing for the sequence where a tentacle grabs a scientist in Blast Pit. · Fixed underwater fog rendering in OpenGL. · Fixes for UI layout in mods. · Fixed rare crash that would occur when an RPG rocket was destroyed. · Fixed the audio DSP filter (room_type) not being reset between multiplayer maps. · The Half-Life dedicated server application (app 90) has been updated. · Localization fil…
Fixed Loader model in Disposal being shootable to change its animation. · Minor rendering updates to Pool Party. · Fixed mods defaulting to joystick enabled. · Fixed overlap on centered printed text utilized in some mods. · Many fixes for UI scaling issues in mods, including Team Fortress Classic and Day of Defeat. · Various fixes for Software rendering, including transparent objects on linux a…
Steam Networking and Server Browser improvements. · The HUD will no longer scale to 2x size at 1024x768 and 1280x720 resolution. · Fixes for GL Overbright shaders. · Fixes for text alignment in custom in-game menus at various resolutions. · Fixed 357 zoomed crosshair appearing as the wrong texture at the largest screen resolutions. · Fixed some server events that cause crashes with high player…
We launched Half-Life on November 19th, 1998. We are very proud of what we built back then and we remain extremely grateful for the community of players who have been enjoying it ever since. The game hasn't received as much attention in recent years as many other titles in our catalog, so we thought this milestone was a great opportunity to spruce up the player experience and add some fun new w…
An update for Half-Life is now available: Fixes and Updates · Fixed cl_autowepswitch setting not being respected after respawning · Fixed "cl_autowepswitch 1" causing the crowbar to be auto-equipped after spawning · Fixed viewdemo command crashing for certain demo files · Security fix to client disconnect handling · Security fixes to console command handling · Security fix to client/server comm…
A small Half-Life update is now available that fixes some issues identified after the last release. General · Fixed mods not loading when they use certain GameDLL paths · Fixed some resources not downloading properly through FastDL · Fixed gl_texturemode and gl_ansio not updating properly when enabling/disabling Low video quality mode
An update for Half-Life is now available: Fixes and Updates · Fixed setting monitor refresh rates through -freq when used with -nofbo · Fixed unnecessary texture rescaling with NPOT textures · Fixed slist command, will now show servers on the local network · Fixed erroneous return in SV_ClipToLinks (HL #1685) · Fixed inability to reload a partially empty weapon after reloading a save game · Fix…
This list covers the releases between March 20 and April 11 that are each part of a series of security updates. Larger changes: · Added privilege checking to command execution. Commands originating outside of the client are now only able to execute commands that are considered to be safe. Commands such as 'connect', 'bind', 'quit' and certain cvars such as 'cl_filterstuffcmd' are now only execu…
A small update for Half-Life is now available: Engine · Fixed bug in skybox image loading · Fixed bug in demo command processing · Prevent certain path characters from being used in commands · Enforce certain extensions be used for files specified in some commands
A small update for Half-Life is now available: Engine · Rate limit hltv commands to prevent connection issues
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