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Black Mesa: Blue Shift
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Cyvo  [developer] Jan 5, 2024 @ 6:26am
INSTALLATION / LAUNCHING (Troubleshooting guide)
Anything related to installation issues can be posted and discussed here.

BEFORE POSTING ANY ISSUES:
Please read the installation guide first before posting any issues that could have been avoided / solved just by following the guide properly!

REMEMBER:
We are not testing all installation methods on any system configuration possible! We have varified the following systems for installation and launch:

  • Windows XP - Windows 10: (VERIFIED)
  • Windows 11: (VERIFIED WITH EXCEPTIONS)
  • Linux: (VERIFIED WITH EXCEPTIONS)

Playing this on Linux (especially with the new UI) can cause different problems which we are not able to veryfy in total. Please refer to the Linux Support discussion for further details.
https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2424633574/6670425060425995281/

If you're experiencing any trouble installing or launching the game please check the following:
  • Ensure that your Steam folder and the underlaying directories are NOT in a directory that requires admin privileges
  • Ensure that your Black Mesa Root Directory path is: */steamapps/common/Black Mesa
  • Check if the bshift directory is in your Black Mesa Root directory
  • Ensure that you don't have any outdated files in your local bshift folder. (We recommend a full reinstallation of the bshift folder with any new Chapter Update)
  • Ensure that the workshop content package is FULLY DOWNLOADED before installing it into your Black Mesa directory
  • If you're launching via steam, check if your launch params are: -game bshift
Last edited by Cyvo; Jan 5, 2024 @ 6:30am
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finlandslim Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:06am 
Update the mod.
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UNATCO Trooper Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:10am 
@cuttroge how do i do that?
#62
beep1233_ Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:11am 
reinstall the mod in install.bat it worked for me
#63
samsamdevray Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:12am 
how to update?
#64
samsamdevray Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:13am 
I tried with install.bat, it didn't work
#65
UNATCO Trooper Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:21am 
can someone give me a copy of the flies?
#66
UNATCO Trooper Dec 10, 2022 @ 10:26am 
PLESAE SOMEONE
#67
Marcin_89 Dec 10, 2022 @ 11:15am 
Instruction is very clearly:
-Subscribe to the mod in Workshop and wait for it to download.
-Go to your Library, click right mouse button on Black Mesa, go to "Manage" and click on "Browse local files";
-Go from current directory ("steamapps/common/Black Mesa" up to the "steamapps" folder;
-From this directory, go to "workshop/content/362890/2424633574";
-Once you locate the mod files, double click on "bshift_install.bat" and follow what it says.
-Done.
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RimaS.SK  [developer] Dec 10, 2022 @ 11:16am 
Originally posted by Walter Bennet λ:
PLESAE SOMEONE

Before installing a new update, make sure that you have deleted the old version of the mod in the Black Mesa game files (if you have played before). You can download the update in steam, or on moddb

moddb - https://www.moddb.com/mods/black-mesa-blue-shift-remake/downloads/black-mesa-blue-shift-chapters-1-4
Last edited by RimaS.SK; Dec 10, 2022 @ 11:17am
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Zynso Dec 10, 2022 @ 11:18am 
-Go to Black Mesa root directory and launch "bshift_uninstall.bat".

Uninstall via file browser:
-Go to your Black Mesa root directory ("*/Steam/steamapps/Common/Black Mesa/");
-Delete:
-"bshift" folder
-"bshift.bat"
-"bshift_gamelink.bat"
-"bshift_icon.ico"
-"bshift_oldUI.bat"
-"bshift_uninstall.bat"

and then install the mod again
Last edited by Zynso; Dec 10, 2022 @ 11:20am
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Wyzard Dec 10, 2022 @ 12:08pm 
Had too re install the game "bshift_uninstall.bat". - remove last version
#71
UNATCO Trooper Dec 10, 2022 @ 5:33pm 
GOOD NEWS IT WORKED. AND CHAPTER 4 WAS GRAND!!
#72
jdkgh Dec 11, 2022 @ 3:05am 
I've done all the steps necessary for blue shift's download (the transfering bshift to black mesa root directory one) and now, my Black Mesa keeps glitching and I can't play it. Also, when I try to play with -game parameter as an Advanced Play thing in Properties, It just kicks me out and says that some info text file dosen't exist in bshift. "check your -game parameter or VCONFIG settings." Can someone please help me? Really want to play it.
#73
sheldon Dec 11, 2022 @ 3:39am 
bshift_install.bat didn't work for me (win10) because xcopy will fail
this will work:
xcopy /s /k "%~dp0." "%cd%"
#74
Zarking Fardwarks Dec 12, 2022 @ 8:04am 
Won't work after Chapter 4 installs
Hey guys, sorry if I'm being dense or missing something, but since installing chapter 4 (following all instructions) the game runs but just keeps minimising to taskbar and won't stay open. Can anyone help with this?
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