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First Natural Selection 2 Screenshots Released

by Chris Faylor, Oct 30, 2009 3:05pm PDT

Related Topics – Natural Selection 2, Fallen Earth, screenshots, PC

To celebrate the seventh anniversary of its Half-Life multiplayer mod Natural Selection, independent developer

Unknown Worlds Entertainment today issued the first screenshots from its impending standalone sequel Natural Selection 2.

Marines in a hallway and the Skulk's "bite-cam."

Powered by Unknown's proprietary "Spark" engine, the multiplayer-focused game mixes elements of strategy with first-person shooting action. It's slated to arrive via Steam in 2010, with those that pre-order getting access to the level editor in November.

For another glimpse of the sequel, check out the initial teaser trailer:

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The only reason I stopped playing the first one was because fades were way to overpowered.

There's no stopping a person who can play a good fade. No matter how many marines you have or the marines skill level.

Oct 30, 2009 3:19pm PDT

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I will definitely support Unknown Worlds. NS hails as one of the best mods of all time, for any engine, period.

The new content all looks amazing and they will be listening to their community like a hawk when this game rolls out.

I'm glad they didn't sell out or buy in. GJ Unkown Worlds!

Nov 03, 2009 2:12am PST

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I will definitely support Unknown Worlds. NS hails as one of the best mods of all time, for any engine, ... : pepelouis
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- ....and those screenshots look sick. You don't need to be EA, ID, Valve or Blizzard to produce this kin... : pepelouis

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Really loving the first screenshot. I really hate it how everything in many today's games looks wooden (characters included.) Half Life 2/source is probabaly greatest example of this. Im glad that there is atleast one developer out there who realized that metal should look like metal, clothing like cloth, etc. I really love how the light is glinting off the metal.

Oct 30, 2009 7:03pm PDT

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Really loving the first screenshot. I really hate it how everything in many today's games looks wooden (c... : UMG
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played NS1 for years, waited for NS2 for years, and theres a release date now (2010) oh my gerbils!, hope my ati 5770 can play it on high. it's a little strange Valve didnt buy up the NS mod like they did with CS and Day of Defeat.

Oct 31, 2009 3:07am PDT

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  - Amen. I'd prefer id Software to acquire these guys. : anal justice

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O damn that looks really really good. I loved NS but I was never a serious player, this might pique my interest tho.

Nov 02, 2009 1:24am PST

O damn that looks really really good. I loved NS but I was never a serious player, this might pique my in... : nomaad

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I preordered the 40$ version for early access.

This engine looks beautiful and a small 4-5 person team developing the game as independant studio.

Who says you need millions.

Oct 30, 2009 3:33pm PDT

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I preordered the 40$ version for early access. This engine looks beautiful and a small 4-5 person tea... : Unoid
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  If you like the dudes (Charlie Cleveland) work, then you REALLY should see if you can ever get your hands... : stelth
  - Sounds a bit like Carnage Heart ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnage_Heart ), and I loved that game. Ma... : zipperface
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  seriously how can the programmer dude make a 3d engine by himself, crazy its no crysis but holy cow. he ... : Chandler55
  - I like the "we got tired of Source's limitations, so we made our own engine". Simple as that. : duffman03
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    Making a 3D FPS engine yourself is not that hard, especially if you have experience and stick to tried an... : dirtypunk
    - Although, I should say I know Max myself and he does kick ass at his job. : dirtypunk

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YES YES YES!!

There have been two mods in my gaming lifetime that have been so much better than anything else out there. The first was the original Team Fortress mod for quake 1 back in the Quake World Days.

The second was NS1. THANK YOU GOD FOR CREATING THE MODDERS WHO MADE THESE GAMES.

Eagerly awaiting the alpha.

Nov 01, 2009 5:44am PST

YES YES YES!! There have been two mods in my gaming lifetime that have been so much better than anythi... : gte879p

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Very Doom3 looking, but I know the gameplay will be different ;)

Oct 30, 2009 5:02pm PDT

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Very Doom3 looking, but I know the gameplay will be different ;) : abjectblitz
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- By that you mean, Doom 3 looks like NS1 and NS1 looks like NS2? Because yeah, that's what it looks like. : Qwiggalo

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"1st" screenshots?

wasnt there quite a few screens for this game released like months ago???

Oct 30, 2009 5:05pm PDT

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"1st" screenshots? wasnt there quite a few screens for this game released like months ago??? : technotica
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  - They are still working on Dynamic Infestation (that name is a placeholder, however) but I don't think the... : Wisp!

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Oh man. I just came.

Oct 31, 2009 9:26am PDT

Oh man. I just came. : Creepin_Jeezus

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Oh hell yes, I am so excited for this game. I played the crap out of NS1. When I learned they were going legit with NS2, I was sad that it would take so long, but I am really excited by the quality of what I have seen.

Oct 31, 2009 9:18am PDT

Oh hell yes, I am so excited for this game. I played the crap out of NS1. When I learned they were goin... : IHATEDUST

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Check out the dynamic shadows and lighting in-game. No pre-rendered stuff in this engine :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJMf7-HKw6A

Skip to about 1:55 for full-screen shadow awesomeness.

Oct 30, 2009 4:26pm PDT

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Check out the dynamic shadows and lighting in-game. No pre-rendered stuff in this engine :D http://ww... : duffman03
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    - No more compiling anything, ever. Modders are going to love this thing, and they're basically releasing ... : duffman03

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Skulks got some growth hormones! They look much larger than their HL counterparts.

Also hooray Lerks.

Oct 30, 2009 11:20pm PDT

Skulks got some growth hormones! They look much larger than their HL counterparts. Also hooray Lerks. : NoMessages

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Pre-ordered the "deluxe" version the day it was announced. Played the first one for years for free, I figure I owe them at least that much! Plus I get Alpha access and shiny black armour. Oh hell yes.

Also, the jaw-cam looks pretty awesome comparing it to the original model. Heehee, I can't wait.

Oct 30, 2009 4:22pm PDT

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- I read that as Jew-cam. I laughed, then felt bad about myself. : SnakeIRye

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Great that this is standalone and is using a new engine so I won't need Half-life to play it.

Never played the first one but this looks really interesting

Oct 30, 2009 4:51pm PDT

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Great that this is standalone and is using a new engine so I won't need Half-life to play it. Never pl... : MOB712
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- seems like the same doom3 problem.. ooo.. all dynamic lights.. but no indirect lighting. there are only ... : magicfucker

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looks fantastic. They really knew what they were doing with the hl1 tech, and it looks as if they know what they are doing with source too. However, These shots aren't giving a lot away other than their art is very polished. I hope the more open environments look as awesome as the corridors :)

Looking forward to it.

Oct 30, 2009 7:06pm PDT

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- It's not source. It says right in the article that it's their own proprietary engine. : rahba

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I'm hoping this game gets a large following here on the shack for regular shackbattles. This game is such a great setting and different from everything else.

Oct 30, 2009 3:43pm PDT

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Beautiful. I wonder how it will run though.

Oct 30, 2009 5:59pm PDT

Beautiful. I wonder how it will run though. : razlebol

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wow so we are actually gonna see this game come out next year?

looks good

Oct 30, 2009 5:43pm PDT

wow so we are actually gonna see this game come out next year? looks good : X-GOUKI

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Oh my god, those screenshots look beautiful.

Oct 30, 2009 3:23pm PDT

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Jaiks, the Sulk's perspective looks incredible! Can't wait to get my hands on the real thing :)

Oct 30, 2009 3:33pm PDT

Jaiks, the Sulk's perspective looks incredible! Can't wait to get my hands on the real thing :) : ronas

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Looks awesome, time to pre-order for alpha / beta access!

Oct 30, 2009 3:20pm PDT

Looks awesome, time to pre-order for alpha / beta access! : carbontree

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Day 1!

Oct 30, 2009 3:17pm PDT

Day 1! : irrerno

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Looks absolutely awesome. I can't wait. I played the first one like crazy and loved every second of it.
Now, if they can just tweak the gameplay slightly.

Oct 30, 2009 3:09pm PDT

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