Natural Selection is an action-strategy game for the PC. It is a "Half-life modification", which means it is written on top of the Half-life game engine. "Mods" are a new sort of underground game development that enables small teams to create games using the technology of existing games. This means less expensive and lower risk game development, which allows experimentation and innovation. This arrangement also implies that "mods" are made as art, not for making money. When complete, Natural Selection will be released for free to all owners of Half-life, which is required to play Natural Selection.

Game summary

Multiplayer-only Half-life mod where one team plays marines and the other plays aliens. The humans must keep their cool and work together to assault an alien-infested spacecraft or colony. Marines vs. marines and aliens vs. aliens scenarios are also supported.

"First-person strategy" with a real resource model and consequences for actions. Both sides are genuinely different and together they accommodate different play styles:

Marines::Fighting skill is less important, strategy and communication take its place. Playing as a marine will be a tense experience with methodical planning and strategy, interrupted with action.

Aliens::Playing as an alien will be an intense action experience, rewarding reflexes and alien heroics. Communication and coordination don't require typing.

Accessible, fast, mouse-driven interface: no keys beyond those used in Half-life needed.

Simple to learn and play, it is hard-core action/strategy for a mainstream audience.

Innovative social dynamics lead to memorable games.

Atmospheric indoor sci-fi environments full of steam, smoke and ambient soundscapes

Natural Selection is out, go get it already! :P

Recent Changlogs:
Version 3.2
Version 3.1
Version 3.0

The team is now working on a version for Half-life II and will post news here when ready.

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In anticipation of Natural Selection 3.0, the Natural Selection team have released the official 3.0 game trailer!

See what people are saying about it and have your say on the Natural Selection forums.

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Natural Selection v3.2 Installer

Natural Selection v3.2 Installer

Mar 02, 2007 Full Version 7 comments

The full client installer for Natural Selection v3.2. Check out the full changelog here.

Natural Selection v3.2 Server

Natural Selection v3.2 Server

Mar 02, 2007 Full Version 1 comment

The dedicated server zip for Natural Selection v3.2. Check out the full changelog here

Natural Selection 3.0 Trailer

Natural Selection 3.0 Trailer

Nov 24, 2006 Movies 0 comments

The official Natural Selection 3.x Trailer.

Natural Selection v3.1 Dedicated Server

Natural Selection v3.1 Dedicated Server

Mar 09, 2006 Full Version 0 comments

A complete installer for the Natural Selection v31. Dedicated Server. Remember to check the NS website for the latest server patches, at the time of writing...

Natural Selection v3.1 - Full Client Installer

Natural Selection v3.1 - Full Client Installer

Nov 19, 2005 Full Version 1 comment

Natural Selection v3.1 has some nice new features in it, including a new teammate order icons, a fantastic new map called "ns_shiva", minimaps...

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puzl
puzl Jan 11 2007, 3:21am says:

Well, why pay for any game?

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mesen
mesen Jan 10 2007, 12:18pm says:

wohwohwoh! PAY?MONEY? why buy it??
ummmmmmmmm.........NS for HL1 is good !but! O.B.V !BUT! why pay for it?!

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puzl
puzl Jan 10 2007, 3:13am says:

NS2 will not be a mod. UWE have licensed the source engine to develop a full NS sequel. This won't be just NS ported to source. It is going to sell on steam for somewhere in the $20 ballpark. You won't need to have bought any source game to play NS2, or have any SDK base installed. Also, now that there is a full engine license, the game can finally grow to its full potential and not be limited to what's available in the modding SDK.

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Undying_Zombie
Undying_Zombie Jan 9 2007, 9:34pm says:

I just dont see why anyone would pay for a mod. Its kinda why I think Garry's Mod will die out since you now have to pay for it.

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Dr.Worm
Dr.Worm Jan 9 2007, 4:15pm says:

gizzle it won't be that much plus everyoen who downlaoded the game for HL1 this mod downloaded ocne they did that they were noobs too then over time got good soo if the buy it sure they will be noobs but then they will be good soo just takes time and I will buy NS:S becuase it's gonna own hardcore i would buy

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gizzle
gizzle Jan 9 2007, 2:46pm says:

NS was such a nice game in times of hl1, i would appreciate a public release for free for the source engine.
But since now much people say NS:S is coming for money is that right ? Well if it will be a retail game i think the community will shrink and something like in dod: s will happen : "ONLY" NOOBS ARE BUYING THE GAME, your idea of gameplay will not fullfill because most of the buyers didnt even play NS and have too much money to spend on games. Look at DOD:S now its hard to find an esl match, public doesnt make fun anymore because most people dont even know that they have to take a flag instead of just fragging everyone and having the best stats. This is just an idea that gave went to me right now and thus there will be much detailed hard worked mods for the hl²-engine and they are all coming for free (PVK2, Golden Eye, Empires, Dystopia .... just to name a few ones) so the community will spread over theese mods instead of high anticipated NS:S .

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tigersmith
tigersmith Jan 11 2007, 3:52pm says:

nice explanation

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tigersmith
tigersmith Dec 1 2006, 8:28am says:

Some good stuff just got posted on the NS Site.

Unknownworlds.com

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tigersmith
tigersmith Nov 23 2006, 11:19am says:

NS 3.2 Public Beta is out.

www.naturalselection.com

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Erty_Reveloutions
Erty_Reveloutions Nov 20 2006, 11:02am says:

Hello, Unknown Worlds Entertaiment team is busy up with NS:S, and they needs some texturing work for it. I have personally tried to apply to work for them, but haven't gotten any answer yet. If your experienced artist, like me, apply by them!

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