Xash3D

Xash3D is an alternate engine for GoldSRC that has been reverse-engineered. While we do not host servers using the Xash3D protocol, you can still join most of our STEAM servers with one simple trick. Please read below for more information.

Requirements

• Half-Life 1 files (from the latest Half-Life WON version (1.1.1.0) or from Steam)

Installation

1. Download the latest i386 release of Xash3D-fwgs (Windows / Other) and extract it in a folder.
2. Place the valve folder within your Xash3D's root directory.
3. Start the game!

Enabling the console

Go to "Multiplayer -> Customize -> Adv. Options" and tick Enable Developer Console.

Please note that you will have to redo this step after each start of Xash3D.

Alternatively you can create a batch file within your Xash3D folder with the following content:

start xash3d.exe -console

You should be able to bring up the console.

Joining a NoSTEAM server

In Internet games, click on "Add server", select Goldsrc 48 protocol, and add the IP of the server you want to join.

Alternatively, in the console, you can type the following:

connect ip:port gs

Troubleshooting

I see a black background rather than the one from Steam!!

Place the files from the steam_legacy branch rather than the Half-Life 25's files.

Why is there "[Xash3D]" next to my name when joining a NoSteam server?

It is a value that is hardcoded, in order to differenciate Xash3D players from NoSteam players. If you want to disable it, you will have to recompile Xash3D yourself, and delete that part of the code that includes that change.

When I play online, why can't I move or shoot?

You have used the files from Half-Life's 25th anniversary! You have to use the files from the steam_legacy branch in order to fix it!