THIS VERSION OF THE LAUNCHER IS FOR LINUX ONLY AND WE ARE STILL TESTING IT We have pushed new updates that add Alyx's pockets back into the game, fixing the previous issues, along with various other updates including fixes to the launcher. Thanks to all who voted for us and don't forget to vote for us in the top 100 ranking!
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HOW DO I SETUP THE MOD?
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Now first off you will need a copy of the game purchased through Steam. Then download the latest version of Half-Life: Alyx NoVR Launcher from GitHub.
If you use a Steam Deck or Linux, you will need to follow the separate instructions below instead.
Windows
Download the latest release and extract the files into a new empty folder.
Open the HLA-NoVR-Launcher.exe in the extracted folder.
Steam Deck/Linux
Make sure you have the program xdotool installed.
Download the latest release and extract the files into a new empty folder.
Execute bin/HLA-NoVR-Launcher-Linux in the extracted folder (do not use Wine or Proton for the Launcher, but the game itself should be installed with Proton enabled).
Important Information
In case you need to select a folder after clicking "Play" in the launcher, select your Half-Life: Alyx installation folder (the one with the folder game and content inside)
Only official copies of the game bought on Steam are supported.
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HOW DO I INSTALL THE MOD ON STEAM DECK/LINUX MANUALLY IF I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE LAUNCHER?
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To Install the mod for Steam Deck/Linux, first download the files from here.
Once downloaded, extract everything to a temporary folder and simply copy the “game” folder to the folder where you have installed Half-Life: Alyx through Steam (Proton version, not native). Then simply add these launch options to the game's properties on Steam:
-novr -vsync +vr_enable_fake_vr 1
Then start the game!
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HOW DO I CHANGE THE RESOLUTION OR OPEN THE CONSOLE?
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If you want to add access to the console and setup the game to whatever resolution you desire add these custom launch options/change them at the bottom of the launcher:
-console -vconsole -w 3840 -h 2160
The console can be opened with the C key by default.
Next is a section on other various questions when launching and playing the game. This includes known issues, solutions to current bugs and more. Please ensure you read this entire document first. If you need more one on one technical support with the mod, please join the Discord server for the mod and the development team. This is the easiest and quickest way to get help with the mod.
Join the Half-Life Alyx NoVR Discord Server: Discord.gg
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WHAT ARE THE CONTROLS?
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The launcher adds an easy options menu to the game, so just review them in there.
On Steam Deck/Linux, to change the controls, rebind buttons, change the FOV and more, edit the bindings.lua file found here:
game\hlvr\scripts\vscripts\bindings.lua
in your main Half-Life: Alyx installation folder.
Default Input Bindings
Left Mouse Button: Select in Main Menu/Throw Held Object/Primary Attack
W, A, S, D: Move
Space: Jump
Ctrl: Crouch
Shift: Sprint
Right Mouse Button: Secondary Weapon Upgrade
Middle Mouse Button: Tertiary Weapon Upgrade
E: Interact/Pick Up Object Using Gravity Gloves
F: Flashlight (Once you get it in Chapter 2 - The Quarantine Zone)
T: Inspect Weapon
H: Hold to Cover your Mouth (Chapter 7 - Jeff)
F5: Quick Save
F9: Quick Load
M: Main Menu
P: Pause
V: noclip (If you get stuck on geometry or due to bugs etc)
~/C: Open the Console (Use cheats etc. You will have to switch to an English keyboard for the key ~ and ensure the console is activated as detailed in the mod setup section above)
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MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What are the system requirements for the mod?
Half-Life Alyx NoVR's requirements are the same as the base game for Half-Life Alyx. Any mid to high end gaming PC will run it easily, these specs are a bit higher than what you will actually need since the game is not running in stereoscopic 3D for VR, and therefore much less demanding.
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11 or Linux/Steam OS/Steam Deck
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM
Storage: 80GB (Game+Workshop Tools) ~80MB (MOD)
The mod can be played with keyboard and mouse or with a controller. With a Steam Deck you can play it in handheld mode or connected to your 4K TV or a monitor and playable with a keyboard and mouse or controller as well.
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