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1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post image Our friends over at HECU Collective have dropped a big “Caretaking Update” for their Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod, and it’s absolutely

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changed1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post imageSome of the standout improvements in this update include:
added1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post imageA new scene at the end of Focal Point that smoothly transitions into Power Struggle (coming Soon™)
changed1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post imageA major Focal Point overhaul with improved lighting, performance, combat, and atmosphere
changed1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post imageUpgraded visuals, models, and textures across the board , plus lots of small details that make the world feel more alive
added1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post imageOn top of that, they’ve packed in new voice lines, refined audio, extra fauna and interactive objects, more autosaves, and a ton of bug fixes and polish. Read more about it at the link: ModDB
added2. Our “Drive to 135k” Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews for Black Mesa❤️We’re incredibly grateful for the support Black Mesa has received over the years. Right now, we’re pushing toward a new milestone:

Black Mesa changes

changedSome of the standout improvements in this update include:
addedA new scene at the end of Focal Point that smoothly transitions into Power Struggle (coming Soon™)
changedA major Focal Point overhaul with improved lighting, performance, combat, and atmosphere
changedUpgraded visuals, models, and textures across the board , plus lots of small details that make the world feel more alive
addedOn top of that, they’ve packed in new voice lines, refined audio, extra fauna and interactive objects, more autosaves, and a ton of bug fixes and polish. Read more about it at the link: ModDB

1. Black Mesa: Blue Shift – “Caretaking Update” by HECU Collective 👮 Steam post image

Our friends over at HECU Collective have dropped a big “Caretaking Update” for their Black Mesa: Blue Shift mod, and it’s absolutely worth your time if you haven’t checked it out yet.

Some of the standout improvements in this update include:

  • A new scene at the end of Focal Point that smoothly transitions into Power Struggle (coming Soon™)

  • A major Focal Point overhaul with improved lighting, performance, combat, and atmosphere

  • Upgraded visuals, models, and textures across the board, plus lots of small details that make the world feel more alive

On top of that, they’ve packed in new voice lines, refined audio, extra fauna and interactive objects, more autosaves, and a ton of bug fixes and polish. Read more about it at the link: ModDB

If you’re a fan of Black Mesa and haven’t tried Black Mesa: Blue Shift yet, this is a great time to jump in and show HECU Collective some love.

2. Our “Drive to 135k” Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews for Black Mesa❤️

We’re incredibly grateful for the support Black Mesa has received over the years. Right now, we’re pushing toward a new milestone:

135,000+ Steam user reviews with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating.

If you’ve played Black Mesa and enjoyed your time in Black Mesa Research Facility but haven’t left a review yet, it would mean a lot to us if you could:

  1. Head to the Black Mesa Steam page

  2. Click “Write a Review”

  3. Share a few honest thoughts about your experience

It only takes a minute, but it genuinely helps us reach new players and keeps Black Mesa visible on Steam. Your reviews are a huge part of why the game is still going strong 10 years on.

3. Rogue Point – Open Playtest (Nov 20–24) 🎮

Lastly, an update about our new title Rogue Point

Rogue Point currently has an open playtest running from November 20–24.

If you enjoy co‑op shooters and want to help shape our next game, we’d love to have you jump in, squad up with friends, and tell us what you think.

You can join the playtest here: Rogue Point

We’re actively reading feedback on Steam, Discord, and social, so your thoughts during this window are especially valuable.

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Steam News / 23 November 2025

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