This is the beta version of reUpdate, it is currently experimental.
This new version include map changes, with two versions of the map, one without ambient occlusion, and other with lightmapped ambient occlusion (which looks nicer but makes the game looks bit dark in HDR). It also has Developer Commentary (partially added in first 3 chapters, and d2_coast_10), MMod 1.3 support, and more.
HOTFIX: Reuploaded to include missing VPKs files for Community Commentary in MP3 format has been included.
Upgrade note
If you encounter issues when installing this new version, you may try to uninstall the current reUpdate version first (2.0.0.2), verify the game on Steam, then install the patch.
For the maps, if you have issues with it, file a bug report and revert back to Update's original map if you have backed it up.
New:
Map changes:
- Some lightmaps which Update missed has been changed to "8" or "4".
- light_environment adjustment, and Radial fog
- and more, see the changelog file for the map changes for more info.
Developer + Community Commentary combined:
- Now shipped with developer and community commentary, but still work in progress.
- Currently developer commentary (spoken by Valve dev team), is only available on d1_trainstation_01 up to d1_canals_05, currently work in progress.
MMod 1.3 support (experimental):
- NOTE: Since MMod was built on older SDK 2013 code, you will miss out some 20th anniversary features (Steam Input sensitivity settings in-game, both autoaim settings and HUD aspect ratio became non-functional, aswell Classic Effects (2004 particles)). But you will get some 20th anniversary features like music continues to play when map changes, VGUI UI scaling, aswell as 20th anniversary map changes.
- On the other hand, some post-processing effects (and FXAA) in MMod are also broken with 20th anniversary, so disable them to avoid wireframe displaying on the screen.
Engine update:
- Now runs on build 9377890 (Nov 26, 2024)
Other:
- Restored legacy (Xbox/XInput) controller support, since it may works better on cheap/fake controllers, and it has the auto-acceleration which does not exist when using Steam Input. Steam Input must be disabled in order to use legacy controller support.
Bug fixes:
- UI fonts renderer now looks exactly like the 20th anniversary version.
Currently the following maps included on this patch have 20th anniversary changes combined with Update changes:
d1_trainstation_01 to 06
d1_canals_01 to 05
d2_coast_10
The rest of the map is still currently being worked on.
Comparison:
d1_canals_03 - Particles and Sprites (Update vs OG 20th anniversary vs reUpdate)
d1_canals_05 - Radial fog (Update vs reUpdate)
d2_coast_10 - New 3D skybox
Installation:
See the readme file inside.
UPGRADING NOTES:
This beta version supported upgrading from the following previous version of reUpdate:
2.0.0.0 > 2.1.0.0 Beta 1
2.0.0.1 > 2.1.0.0 Beta 1
2.0.0.2 > 2.1.0.0 Beta 1
If you have previous version of reUpdate below, UNINSTALL & VERIFY GAME ON STEAM before install this BETA version:
1.0.4.2 or earlier
DOWNLOAD NOTES:
This version has been updated on 1/5/2025 to include missing VPKs file for Community Commentary (in MP3 format).
- HL2 reUpdate 2.1.0.0 BETA 1 + Map Changes without AO.7z include both the 20th anniversary engine patch, aswell as map changes without lightmapped ambient occlusion, and Developer Commentary (Included missing VPKs)
- HL2 reUpdate - Map Changes with AO.7z - only includes map changes with ambient occlusion, requires both the patch to be installed first, then overwrite the map with this one on the zip.