{"id":34241,"date":"2023-01-25T00:12:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T00:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/25\/the-modders-behind-the-excellent-half-life-2-vr-port-reveal-episode-one-to-arrive-in-q1\/"},"modified":"2023-01-25T00:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T00:14:06","slug":"the-modders-behind-the-excellent-half-life-2-vr-port-reveal-episode-one-to-arrive-in-q1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/25\/the-modders-behind-the-excellent-half-life-2-vr-port-reveal-episode-one-to-arrive-in-q1\/","title":{"rendered":"The modders behind the excellent Half-Life 2 VR port reveal Episode One to arrive in Q1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Extremely anticipated:<\/strong> You probably have performed SourceVR’s Half-Life 2: VR Mod, it is probably left you wanting extra. The excellent news is the group is already engaged on changing HL2: Episode One to VR. Much more excellent news is it is slated to reach throughout the first quarter of this yr. Yep. The last decade-long look ahead to Half-Life 2: VR obtained a bit sweeter, realizing that the follow-up episodes are coming prior to we thought. <\/p>\n

Working off the momentum of its latest Half-Life 2: VR Mod beta release<\/a>, SourceVR Mod Group revealed<\/a> that it already has Half-Life 2: Episode One in working order. The fan-developed mod ought to launch someday in Q1 2023, though the group did not point out whether or not it might be a beta or absolutely full.<\/p>\n

Contemplating that HL2: VR continues to be in beta on Steam<\/a>, one in all two issues might occur. Since improvement undoubtedly coincided with the mod for the core sport, Episode One might launch simply as SourceVR releases the ultimate model of HL2: VR. Conversely, it might enter an indefinite early-access beta state like its predecessor.<\/p>\n

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In both case, it is thrilling to know that we cannot have to attend one other 10 years for the follow-up content material. SourceVR’s conversion of Half-Life 2 was a very long time coming however was properly definitely worth the wait, having every thing you’ll count on for a triple-A VR title. It places Valve’s short-lived weak effort at an HL2 VR model to disgrace.<\/p>\n

The Episode One mod needs to be extra of the identical, contemplating its imminent launch signifies the group has gathered a full head of Steam (pun meant) to push it out so quickly after the earlier effort’s beta launch. SourceVR appears to have hit its improvement groove on the venture, and it might not be stunning to listen to that Episode 2 is nearing completion in a number of months. Cross your fingers.<\/p>\n

Remember the fact that all the Half-Life 2: VR venture is a mod and does require the unique non-VR Valve sport. Nonetheless, The Orange Field, which incorporates the core sport and each episodes, is just $20<\/a>. The Field additionally comes with Portal, so the acquisition is a no brainer. And so long as you’re passing a couple of dollars to Valve for principally doing nothing, why not purchase the SourceVR group a espresso for its exhausting work. You may donate to the trigger on its Ko-fi page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Relating to VR setups, SourceVR recommends operating the mods on an Intel Eighth-gen or AMD Ryzen 3000 processor or higher. You may get away with 8GB of RAM, however 16GB or extra can be higher. You will additionally need a GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700 to play with larger constancy and body charges. Additionally, make sure your headset and controllers are SteamVR appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n