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== Overview ==
The following '''Source SDK Base Beta''' versions are available:


This page is used to provide information on the latest Source SDK Beta releases.
*{{srcsdk13sp|4}}
** {{code|upcoming}} - Originally was planned to be the next version to be released, but Valve instead abandoned it's release. This version was last built in September 2014. Many Source 2013 SP mods (including {{mapbase|1}}) often require "upcoming" branch to operate.
*{{srcsdk13mp|4}} (currently based on {{tf2branch|1}})
** {{code|prerelease}} - Upcoming version (last updated May 14, 2025 at the time when the page was edited)
** {{code|previous}} - The previous release (based on {{src13mp|1}}, but even older).
** {{code|previous2021}} - The previous release (based on {{src13mp|1}}, from 2021). To play older Source SDK 2013 MP mods, you will need to select this beta branch.
** {{code|previous_upcoming}} - Obsoleted pre-release upcoming version circa 2016. Only use for viewing demos or for certain mods.


=== Current Status ===
== Changelog archives ==
{{Note|These archived page applies to {{Srcsdk07|1}} and {{srcsdk06|1}} only.}}
* [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=115412 29 Mar 2009]
* [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=71031 24 Jan 2008]
* [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=34147 17 Jan 2006]


There is no active SDK Beta at this time. All users are currently running the release (non-Beta) version of the Source SDK automatically. Testers of the previous Beta SDK may wish to follow the [[#Switching_back_to_the_non-Beta_SDK|instructions below]] to disable the Source SDK Beta if they wish to prevent automatic inclusion into the next Source SDK Beta.
[[Category:Steam]]
 
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== Recent updates ==
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[[Category:Betas]]
===Tuesday January 17th, 2006===
'''The SDK Beta was released as the current Source SDK.''' Current Beta SDK users can follow the [[#Switching_back_to_the_non-Beta_SDK|instructions below]] disable automatic SDK Beta updates.
 
===Monday January 16th, 2006===
SDK Updated. A list of fixes can be found on the [[SDK Beta Changelist]].
 
===Thursday January 5th, 2006===
SDK Updated with many fixes reported by users. See the [[SDK Beta Changelist]] for more information.
 
===Tuesday December 6th, 2005===
There was an update to the Source SDK last evening, sorry for not announcing it quicker.
 
[[SDK_Beta_Changelist#Update_Tuesday_December_6th.2C_2005|Changelog for December 6th SDK Update]]
 
===Wed November 22nd, 2005===
First release of the Source SDK Beta.
 
[[SDK_Beta_Changelist#Update_Wednesday_November_22nd.2C_2005_.28initial_release.29|List of new features]]
 
== Getting the Source SDK Beta ==
 
[[Image:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch SDK Beta]]
 
To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta sdk</code> to your command line when you start Steam. This can be done by opening up the Windows shortcut you use to launch Steam and adding <code>-beta sdk</code> right after <code>Steam.exe</code>. Please report any bugs or issue you find [[SDK_Beta_Bugs|in this article]].
 
'''Important:''' You should also disable Steam from running automatically when Windows starts, to prevent it from running the non-beta SDK. To disable Steam from running automatically:
# Open the Steam window.
# Choose '''Settings''' from the '''File''' menu.
# Click on the '''Interface''' tab.
# Uncheck the '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option.
 
'''Note''': Be sure to run the game you wish to edit ''before'' running the SDK, to make sure you have the latest updates.
 
== Current changelist ==
 
* [[SDK Beta Changelist]]
 
== Known issues ==
 
Read about the current Known Issues with the SDK Beta on [[SDK_Beta_Changelist#Current_Known_Issues|this page]].
 
== Bug reporting ==
 
To report any issues you find with the SDK beta (and ''not'' the regular standard SDK release), visit this article.
 
* [[SDK Beta Bugs]] - Report bugs here.
* [[Talk:SDK Beta Bugs]] - Discuss bugs here.
 
== Switching back to the non-Beta SDK ==
 
You can revert back to the "non-Beta" standard SDK release by following these steps:
# Close the Source SDK panel and exit Steam if it's currently running.
# Open the Windows shortcut you use to launch Steam and remove <code>-beta sdk</code>.
# Launch Steam from the shortcut.
# Re-enable '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option if desired.
# Choose Source SDK from the Steam window.
# Choose '''Refresh SDK Content''' from the Source SDK panel.
# Wait for the Source SDK panel to finish refreshing the SDK content with the standard SDK files.
 
== See also ==
 
A list of SDK Documents related to new SDK features.
 
* [[HDR Lighting Basics]]
 
* [[HDR Lighting Settings]]
 
* [[HDR Skybox Creation]]
 
* [[env_tonemap_controller]]

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The following Source SDK Base Beta versions are available:

  • Source SDK Base 2013 - Singleplayer Source SDK Base 2013 - Singleplayer
    • upcoming - Originally was planned to be the next version to be released, but Valve instead abandoned it's release. This version was last built in September 2014. Many Source 2013 SP mods (including Mapbase) often require "upcoming" branch to operate.
  • Source SDK Base 2013 - Multiplayer Source SDK Base 2013 - Multiplayer (currently based on Team Fortress 2 branch)
    • prerelease - Upcoming version (last updated May 14, 2025 at the time when the page was edited)
    • previous - The previous release (based on Source 2013 Multiplayer, but even older).
    • previous2021 - The previous release (based on Source 2013 Multiplayer, from 2021). To play older Source SDK 2013 MP mods, you will need to select this beta branch.
    • previous_upcoming - Obsoleted pre-release upcoming version circa 2016. Only use for viewing demos or for certain mods.

Changelog archives

Note.pngNote:These archived page applies to Source SDK Base 2007 and Source SDK Base 2006 only.

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