Half-Life is getting a big update for its 25th anniversary

Valve has just released the 25th anniversary update for half life It adds a whole bunch of new content, some welcome quality of life upgrades, and even Steam Deck support, according to a dated announcement the half life website. You can also download the game for free for a limited time.

Let’s start with the added content. The game now includes Transmission half life, a “mini-drive” that was originally only available on CDs from magazines and hardware manufacturers, the company says. There are four new multiplayer maps that Valve says “push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world.” half life Engine.” Valve also added multiplayer maps and character models from a CD called Half-life: additional data.

Valve has added some new settings as well, including the ability to play with a wide field of view and support for “proper gamepad configuration.” The game’s UI has been updated to fit larger screens. (“We built most of these things for 640 x 480 CRT monitors and it looks like some of you have upgraded since then,” says Valve.) half life It is now Steam Deck Verified, which means it should work fine on your Steam Deck without any tampering. (This would be a great game to try on the just-launched Steam Deck OLED!)

You should really check out all the changes and the comprehensive list of patch notes – This is a meaty update. A few important notes at the end: The Anniversary Edition is now the “definitive edition” of half lifeBut the old version of the game is still available on the “steam_legacy” beta branch, Valve says. The valve will also “reduce visibility.” Half-Life: Source.