Important Information for Incoming Science Students

Important Information About the Upcoming Release

Hello again, Scientist!

Please be aware that the upcoming Anomalous Improvements update will break existing save games when it arrives on the main branch.

You can start any chapter from the menu or return to the map where you left off by entering the following console command: map [map name].

Find Black Mesa map names in Large Marge’s guide.

The Sept-2026-Rollback beta branch should also allow you to continue using your existing saves.

Watch for more news on November 16th!

Selaco Update and Bundle

We’ve teamed up with Selaco for a new game bundle, and Selaco has released a major update of its own today!

View the Black Mesa and Selaco bundle on Steam.

If you already own Black Mesa, this is a great opportunity to try Selaco with an additional 10% off. If you don’t own Black Mesa yet, you may want to wait a few days…

Thank You

A special thank-you to everyone who tested the Anomalous Improvements betas. Your feedback was invaluable in identifying important fixes throughout the game’s 15-plus hours of content. One final beta is available now for anyone who would like an early look at the update.

We plan to continue polishing the game after the update, with the goal of avoiding save-breaking changes in future hotfixes and improvements.

Thanks, and we’ll be back soon!

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