Hard Duty: Atmospheric Demo - Release news

This is an exclusive demo, not related to the main campaign. You will not get spoiled the main campaign's content. Only the very end will provide some extra story information for the main campaign. Therefore, you are invited to freely play Atmospheric Demo.

If you want to jump straight into action:

Good day!

I have not really planned to make a release article, rather just upload the files and that is it. However, after some talk internally, we have come to realize we need to set up some instructions on reporting crashes and other various issues to avoid the typical "the mod always crashes" or other similar comment.

Before reporting anything, make sure that:

• You're running the official Steam version of Half-Life. Half-Life: Source, WON and Xash3D and pirated copies of Half-Life won't work!
• The problem can be consistently reproduced (or, at least, easily reproduced). One time bugs can happen with Half-Life, double check that it was not one to begin with.

Where do I report issues?

Issues can be reported in the comment section here. All issues are looked at, even if we are not necessarily responding to all of them.

How do I report issues?

Please provide as much information as possible. This includes:

• Your OS (Windows version or GNU/Linux distro -- please let us know if you are trying to run Half-Life on a Steam Deck)
• When does the crash happen? Before the menu is shown? When starting a new game? During gameplay? When loading a save? Etc.
• If it crashes midgame, describe the location where it happens and what was happening in the game right before the crash.
• If it crashes midgame, does it crash again when you load the save? If it is reproducible, send us the save files. Let us know the steps to reproduce.

Please note that empty comments that follow the trend "the mod crashes", "it doesn't work", "I have a bug", "fuk u" will be ignored.

Thank you for your patience! This is the beginning of the journey with Atmospheric Demo! Chapter 1 is in development and more information will be revealed as more progress is made.

Other meaningful information

Much has already been said in the previous article, however, we strongly recommend playing the game the first time on easy, medium or hard. Only play on nightmare difficulty on a second playthrough.

There are 2 slightly different endings. Finding all secrets and playing the entire demo on nightmare difficulty will unlock some extra story elements for the main campaign. Changing difficulty mid game or not finding all secrets will cancel that ending.

Have fun everyone!