Half-Life: Alyx

This is a major update that adds support for Steam Frame standalone gameplay. Optimizations for Steam Frame Made significant rendering and performance optimizations when running on Steam Frame, updating most of the engine without altering any of the content. Added foveated rendering support when running standalone on Steam Frame. Ported the game to ARM64/aarch64. Added support for depth reprojection when running on Steam Frame, allowing smooth gameplay at lower framerates. General Fixes Additional performance improvements when running on desktop PCs. Removed 1 tick of latency on player hands and other simulated objects. Fixed some GPU configurations displaying a low-memory warning when they had plenty of memory available. Fixed cross-platform cloud saves on Linux. Fixed subtitles not appearing on Linux. Fixed the Main Menu flickering for some users. Fixed a bug where it was occasionally not possible to interact with items when starting a new game.

After five years waiting in the vault, the Half-Life: Alyx Original Soundtrack is breaking into the physical world with new vinyl and CD releases coming April 24th. To celebrate, we're making the game 70% off for the next week:Physical music fans have been asking for this release for a while, and we're happy to partner with Ipecac Recordings to bring it to you in three unique editions. All of them will be available April 24th, but can be pre-ordered now from Ipecac's website. Here's a little more about each edition: 6 LP Vinyl Box Set EditionThis deluxe release features the full 72 track Half-Life: Alyx soundtrack spanned across six 180gr vinyl LPs, each with their own unique sleeve. The set comes in a lift-top box and includes a 24x48" poster as well as a download card for digital versions of the tracks. Limited to 2000 copies, available from Ipecac Recordings' online stores. 2 LP Vinyl Edition (Available in three color variants)This release features 21 "best of" pieces from the soundtrack, chosen by listeners, across two 180gr vinyl LPs in a custom gatefold jacket. Also includes a 24x48" poster and a download card for the full 72 piece

The NoVR project for Half-Life: Alyx is not yet complete, but it already looks like it offers a satisfactory way to experience the 2020 shooter without an expensive, bulky headset. Recent updates have added a full-on, custom viewmodel for the pistol and made NoVR compatible with other mods, and by god, I might finally drop some actual cash on this game I literally can't play in its intended form... Read more.

Half-Life Alyx NoVR is really coming together and a fresh update is out now to make the experience even better for those without a VR kit. Read the full article here: