December 01, 2004

Half-Life 2 Deathmatch is OUT

Let's get the party started right! Let's get the party started quickly!

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
* 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

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.