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The Source engine technology, the same used to power Half-Life® 2, is now available for license by any third party. Source provides major enhancements in several key areas including character animation, advanced AI, real-world physics, and shader-based rendering.

Source’s animation system brings expressive characters to life with an unlimited palette of facial expressions that allow them to convey a message without having to say a word. In addition, these characters possess the industry’s most advanced artificial intelligence, making them extremely capable allies and foes.

These characters populate beautifully rendered and physically simulated worlds. Next generation applications will require the use of a physics simulation to provide realistic and responsive environments. This will allow developers to break from authoring the pre-scripted events featured in previous generations of games, and open the door for the creation of completely new styles of play.

Source contains robust networking code, providing support for 32-player LAN and Internet games, and inclues a complete toolset for level design, character animation, demo creation, and more.

The power and flexibility of the Source Engine

In every category, the Source Engine delivers proven industry-leading performance.

  • Renderer
  • Materials System
  • Advanced Characters
  • Physics
  • Advanced AI
  • Multiplayer Network Code
  • Sound System
  • UI (Vgui)
  • Programming
  • Tools

Read more detailed info about the features of the Source Engine or download a printable Source information sheet (4.6MB PDF).


Included: all of the tools used to build Half-Life 2

  • HL2 source code included
  • Softimage XSI|EXP for model building
  • Hammer level editor
    • Fully documented with images and examples
    • Complimented with in depth community tutorials
  • FacePoser
  • Half-Life Model Viewer

Pricing

Valve technology offers the most advanced features, tools, and support at extremely competitive prices. Discussed under NDA.

Licensing Contact

sourceengine@valvesoftware.com