

You won't be able to lock into an "aim down sights" mode-you'll have to do this manually. But Half-Life: Alyx is not like typical first-person shooters. Tip: You might be tempted to buy the reflex sights right away, since it'll be the first upgrade you can afford for the pistol. UpgradeĪdds a display that highlights tactical targetsĪdds a toggle between three-shot burst and single-fireĪdds a reservoir that holds 10 additional bullets Half-Life: Alyx has fun with some of its manual firearm operations, but it doesn't get overly technical with it.įind the list of pistol upgrades possible using the Combine Fabricator below. Be warned though, this will empty the magazine and Alyx sadly can't pick up the individual bullets and manually load them back into the mag. You can do this physically, by grabbing the slide, or pressing a button on your controller to automatically activate the slide release-which is especially handy if you're playing in one-handed mode.įun fact: You can actually rack the slide multiple times to eject fresh rounds.


Before you can fire, you need to pull the slide back to chamber a round.

The pistol holds 10 rounds at the start of the game, with an additional 10 added with the bullet reservoir upgrade. To reload the pistol, press the button on your controller mapped to release the current magazine, physically retrieve a new magazine (either from Alyx's backpack or somewhere in the environment), and then physically load it in. It's a modified M1911 with HUD elements on the grip that let you check how many rounds are left in the magazine. The pistol is the first weapon Alyx gets, a gift from friendly resistance member and Alyx's guide throughout her journey, Russell. But once you boot them up, you just need to insert your weapon of your choice, select your desired upgrade, and deposit the required amount of resin to get the process started.įor help finding and storing resin, scroll to the consumable items section of this guide. There might even be occasions where you have to solve an environmental puzzle to power it on first. An inactive Combine fabricator.īefore you can use a fabricator, you have to solve a multitool puzzle or two to unlock it. It costs resin to buy each individual upgrade. How To Use The Combine FabricatorĪ Combine fabricator is a large piece of machinery you'll come across a few times on Alyx's journey, which allows her to upgrade weapons. For more Half-Life: Alyx, check out our top 10 essential tips for beginners.
