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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch and SDK Update

Product Update - Valve
Nov 30, 2004
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


*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.

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