Half-Life 2, Steam Updates

A Half-Life 2 update has been released via Steam. Please restart Steam to apply the update.

Included in this update:

Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

• New multiplayer game featuring physics simulation system

Half-Life 2/Source SDK

• Includes game code needed to create Half-Life 2/Source MODs


• New Half-Life 2 sample character model


• Ability to edit Half-Life 2 maps


• Maya model exporter


• 3d Studio Max model exporter source code


• Sample MOD with vehicles

Source Updates

• HTTP and non-HTTP map auto downloading functionality


• Enhanced dedicated server logging capabilities


• Various tweaks and fixes

*Also: A Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Map Making Contest has been announced. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Two runner up entries will receive a cash prize of $3,000. Visit www.steampowered.com for more information.