Chapter 4: Captive Freight - Release news - Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod for Black Mesa

We're very proud to say that the biggest chapter in the mod, Captive Freight, came out right now! Now you can play up to 4 chapters and check out the progress we made one year since the last release! But that's not all - we prepared some custom mods for our mod! You can download the update and see more information on the update and our cosmetic addons further down the article!

But before that, check out our new trailer if you still didn't! It was made by ALLAN, and includes new soundtrack just for the trailer, composed by Paweł Perepelica!

Also, Here's one of the newest tracks from our composer, Daver, take a listen:

CRITICAL:

• Fixed a progress blocker in bs_c0m0c where it was possible to block the Area 3 Sec entrance with physics objects preventhing the doors from closing;
• Fixed an issue in bs_c1m0c where it it was possible to block Patrice with physics objects which could break AI navigation and cause the scene script to fail;
• Removed all Zombies in front of the hydroplant exit in bs_c2m0a after returning with the guard to avoid AI-Script conflicts;
• Fixed an issue that can cause the elevator script in bs_c2m0a to fail on fast playthrough;
• Fixed an issue that can cause the glock viewmodel to become + stay invisible when picking up objects while being out of ammo;
• Fixed an issue that allowed to get stuck in the ceiling of a vent in bs_c2m0b when dismounting the ladder by crouch-jumping;
• Fixed an issue that could cause the maintenance worker in the canal area to teleport during the scene which broke the entire sequence;
• Fixed an issue where the maintenance worker in the canal could die from (cringe) walking over physics props which caused a sudden gameover-event;
• Fixed bullsquid eating the cable at the canal main power generator in bs_c2m0d (For real this time!);
• Fixed a progress blocker that occured when you are heading out the generator room after solving the plug puzzle but without flipping the switch in bs_c2m0d;
• Fixed various softlocks and scripting issues throughtout all chapters;

PERFORMANCE:

• Improved performance within the "Scenic Route" in bs_c1m0b;
• Improved performance throughout the canal area in bs_c2m0c;

GAMEPLAY:

• Removed many unnecessary Player Clip brushes throughout Chapter 2;
• Improved crane puzzle in bs_c2m0b;
• Removed misleading environment art from c2m0b to improve player guidance along the platforming sections;
• Improved AI navigation in bs_c2m0b;
• Added dynamic response system to crank puzzles in bs_c2m0c to provide a better learning effect based on the player's behavior;
• Improved visual guidance at the giant fan in bs_c2m0d;
• Improved visual guidance for the plugpuzzle in bs_c2m0d;
• Added hudhint for introducing the Slide mechanic to bs_c2m0d;

BALANCE:

• Improved vortigaunt grenade trajectory for all combat scenarios in Chapter 3;
• Improved DDA during the vortigaunt fight in bs_c2m0d to minor the chance of sudden instant deaths during the first 30 seconds after the fight starts;
• Adjusted crowbar's speed and damage (a bit slower, but deals more damage);

UI:

• Fixed chapter title overlapping with closed captions in c0m0a;
• Visual UI improvements;
• Font for UI, HUD and Captions updated;
• Improved navigation in the BSQtUI;
• Added navigation hints in BSQtUI;
• Added new options in "Game" options tab in BSQtUI;

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Improved various models, animations and textures throughtout the game (Too many to list them all here. You will know them when you see them!);
• Added custom particle effects throughout the game (Too many to list up here as well.);
• Improved various character animations throughout the game;
• Improved audio during the elevator scene;
• Improved audio at the beginning of Chapter 3;
• Replaced Scientist Zombies with Maintenance Zombies throughout Chapter 3;
• Added interactable surveillance to the lab entrance in bs_c2m0a;
• Added interactable telephones throughout Chapter 2 and 3;
• Replaced small cubemap blurry mirrors in locker room in Chapter 2 with a bigger and better one;
• Improved lighting throughout the game;
• Moved player's flashlight position higher to prevent it being blocked by various objects while crouching;
• Ukrainian (full captions), German, Czech, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and French* language support (up to Chapter 3**);
• Barney's finally got his package delivered!

And this is not even everything we remembered!

*French language has some missing captions.
**German, Czech, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and French languages will get captions for Chapter 4 in the post-release patch.

Chapter 2: Insecurity

• Invisible viewmodel when loading savegames from any point after getting the pistol in bs_c1m0a ("r_drawviewmodel 1" will fix that);
• Decreased player movement speed after loading a savegame from any point during the tour part with Patrice in bs_c1m0c.

Chapter 4: Captive Freight

• Possible perofmance issues in some of the Freight Yard areas and the Old Lab areas (Try: turning off Godrays, lowering Dynamic Light / Shaddows, turning off VSync);
• There's a small chance that some scripted scenes get messed up by ally NPC behavior;
• TOW missile projectiles might dissapear on certain systems;
• bs_c3m1a Potential crash when entering the stairwell (Try to get your allies in combat AI state by shooting around / attacking them directly if this happens);
• bs_c3m1c Your plushy companion might disappear when opening the hatch from the RPG container (Rest assured! He'll come back to you tho);
• bs_c3m2b There's a small chance that Murdoch refuses to enter the Old Lab's elevator.