Black Mesa News

[h2]💥 Should you Play Half-Life or Black Mesa?[/h2][p]The age old question of what game to start with to get into the franchise, is finally ANSWERED!

Check out Adam’s latest video for a deep dive into the differences—graphics, gameplay, and the full experience. It’s a must-watch for both new players and longtime fans!
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]😎 Moros Protocol x Black Mesa Bundle still going![/h2][p]Treat yourself this holiday season, with the Morrow’s Protocol + Black Mesa bundle—it’s on sale until January 5th! Don’t miss out on this awesome deal.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h2]🔴 We play Moros Protocol LIVE[/h2][p]🎮 To celebrate the sale, join us today at 12:30 PM ET as we play some Moros Protocol for the first time! Come hang out, see the game in action, and chat with the community. We'll also be giving out some keys during the stream. 👀

Crowbar Collective Twitch[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🎙 The Game Design Library Podcast feature[/h2][p]Some of the team were featured on a recent episode of The Game Design Library podcast, with Niall Crabtree.

Adam, Chon, and Ben share behind-the-scenes stories about Black Mesa, growing as a studio, and what it's been like developing our next game, Rogue Point.

You can watch it here:
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[h2]❄ Black Mesa is 75% OFF [/h2][p]It's the most wonderful time to save on Black Mesa, during the Steam Winter Sale (Dec 18–Jan 5)! If you’ve been waiting, now’s your chance to grab the fan remake of Half-Life at a great discount.

But in case that's not enough savings for you...[/p][p][/p][h2]🎄 Moros Protocol x Black Mesa Bundle: [/h2][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Double your savings! We teamed up with Pixel Reign, developers of Moros Protocol, to bundle with Black Mesa. [/p][p]Grab both games together and get an extra 10% OFF—the perfect time to experience two epic sci-fi adventures.

And if you wanted to make some new friends this holiday...
[/p][h2]👾 Discord Raid & Giveaway: [/h2][p]
We’re raiding the Moros Protocol Discord! Join us as we invade their server—15 lucky raiders will win a free Moros Protocol key! [/p][p][/p][p]To enter:[/p]

• [p]Raid the Moros Protocol Discord Server HERE[/p]
• [p]Put codeword "Abby" into their #general channel[/p]

[p][/p][p]Want to see Moros Protocol in action?...[/p][p][/p][h2]🔴 Twitch Livestream: [/h2][p][/p][p]Catch us live on the Crowbar Collective Twitch channel next week as we dive into the game, hang out with the community, and get another chance to grab a free Moros Protocol key!

Stream time TBA on socials.

Crowbar Collective Twitch
[/p][h2]Don’t miss out—grab the bundle, join the raid, and enjoy your holiday season! ❄[/h2]

[h2]RIFTWALKERS COLLECTION!
[/h2][p]Black Mesa is on sale now with 75% OFF, through Dec 11th.

To make the deal even sweeter, bundling Black Mesa with Industria saves you an ADDITIONAL 10% OFF! (Bundle available through Dec 4th). It's the perfect combo for FPS fans.
[/p][p]Industria Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
[/p][p]Don't sleep on this deal—grab your copy now and join millions of players who've already experienced the magic of Black Mesa and Industria!
[/p][p]If you own either game, you can STILL get the discount by using the bundle below👇
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[h2]1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮

[/h2][p]Our friends over at HECU Collective have dropped a big “Caretaking Update” for their Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod, and it’s absolutely worth your time if you haven’t checked it out yet.[/p][p]Some of the standout improvements in this update include:[/p]

• [p]A new scene at the end of Focal Point that smoothly transitions into Power Struggle (coming Soon™)[/p]
• [p]A major Focal Point overhaul with improved lighting, performance, combat, and atmosphere[/p]
• [p]Upgraded visuals, models, and textures across the board, plus lots of small details that make the world feel more alive[/p]

[p]On top of that, they’ve packed in new voice lines, refined audio, extra fauna and interactive objects, more autosaves, and a ton of bug fixes and polish.

Read more about it at the link: ModDB[/p][p]If you’re a fan of Black Mesa and haven’t tried Black Mesa: Blue Shift yet, this is a great time to jump in and show HECU Collective some love.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]2. Our “Drive to 135k” Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews for Black Mesa❤️[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’re incredibly grateful for the support Black Mesa has received over the years. Right now, we’re pushing toward a new milestone:[/p][p]135,000+ Steam user reviews with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating.[/p][p]If you’ve played Black Mesa and enjoyed your time in Black Mesa Research Facility but haven’t left a review yet, it would mean a lot to us if you could:[/p]

1. [p]Head to the Black Mesa Steam page[/p]
2. [p]Click “Write a Review”[/p]
3. [p]Share a few honest thoughts about your experience[/p]

[p]It only takes a minute, but it genuinely helps us reach new players and keeps Black Mesa visible on Steam. Your reviews are a huge part of why the game is still going strong 10 years on.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]3. Rogue Point – Open Playtest (Nov 20–24) 🎮[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Lastly, an update about our new title Rogue Point[/p][p][/p][p]Rogue Point currently has an open playtest running from November 20–24.[/p][p]If you enjoy co‑op shooters and want to help shape our next game, we’d love to have you jump in, squad up with friends, and tell us what you think.[/p][p][/p][p]You can join the playtest here: Rogue Point[/p][p][/p][p]We’re actively reading feedback on Steam, Discord, and social, so your thoughts during this window are especially valuable.[/p]