Blacklight: Retribution – Free to Play FPS | Welcome Steam Users!
By CrabClaw @ July 2, 2012 at 1:30pm
It’s official – Blacklight Retribution is on Steam! Welcome new Steam users, and also any veterans returning for the occasion. Check out the new Hero montage, and then get up to speed with some useful info.
First of all, for users that register and play through Steam, an exclusive Orange Portal Gun weapon tag is up for grabs by reaching level 5. A blue version will also available in the Marketplace at a later date.
Want to get decked out in gear right out of the gates? A special Steam Starter Pack is available, and also half off for one week! This pack contains a fully customized premade primary and secondary weapon, armor and explosive items, as well as some starting GP to help get you started. The full contents are as follows:
- SMG Premade – Krane B.SEV 'Downtowner'
- Burst Pistol Premade – Foiche x2.7 'Haz Mat'
- Scope – Lightsky L3 AimPoint
- Barrel – Briar TDF 13
- Helmet – Dataluxe Slant-X2
- Chest – Guardian WarmongerL1
- Gear – Toxic Grenade Mk.1
- Gear – EMP Grenade Mk.1
- 3,000 GP Token
- 7 Day 10% XP Boost
Are you a brand new player? The following resources will help get you started in Blacklight:
Use HRV! By default, HRV is bound to the "V" key. Use it to activate your legalized wall hack and survey the battlefield. This is extremely important, so don't overlook it!
Complete the tutorial! Learn movement and combat basics by running through the Tutorial. The Tutorial is also a great place to test out new weapons before bringing them into a real match. Click "Training" on the main menu to get started.
The Beginners Guide forum on the official boards – this forum is full of helpful advice supplied direct from Blacklight veterans. Any questions you may have about equipment, strategy and everything in between can be answered here.
The Official Blacklight Wiki – this wiki is a repository of knowledge on all things Blacklight. Check it out to get yourself acquainted with the game.
Private Matches – Play in passworded games to practice, get used to the maps, or just goof off with friends.
Free GP – Get free GP every day by using the Facebook Connect system!
Finally, make sure to keep an eye on the homepage for up to date news about Blacklight! Good luck out there, Agent.
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dan00b871 @ May 4th, 2013 4:59PM
Hey, guys, when I first downloaded Blacklight, my computed did something and the window said "Extracting files" then it went to this "Cryptic launcher" window, and then the game would never come up. But now the update window can finally be seen. it may take a while to update, maybe even a day or two. if all these problems you guys are discussing are true, then let's hope I won't have to re-install the updates...
jcgamer0 @ Mar 29th, 2013 9:11AM
cool yo this game is going on ps4 http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/03/26/get-your-free-to-play-fix-with-ps4s-blacklight-retribution
ikachijed @ Feb 11th, 2013 12:48PM
Ok, i bought the starter pack AND the Sniper kit on Steam. i go to redeem them. AND I CAN'T FREAKING CHOOSE MY SERVER OR MY BLOODY CHARACTER!!!!!!! I HAD ISSUES WITH RUSTY HEARTS CODES FROM STEAM AS WELL!!!! I SPENT OVER $60 AND IM GONNA TAKE THIS TO A HIGHER LEVEL AT THIS RATE!!!
jrua @ Feb 11th, 2013 11:08AM
thanks STEAM learned about this game, there are disadvantages in the game, but there is fun to play
luisexperto @ Feb 4th, 2013 6:41AM
POR FAVOR ESPERO QUE ESTA ACTUALIZACIÓN ARREGLEN LA PARALICZACION DE ESTE JUEGO. HAH1!! ÚNANSE MAS CON STEAM PORFA POR FA
forsak3nrenaz @ Dec 18th, 2012 7:17AM
I did join by Steam but I haven't gotten that..I'm already lvl 10 going to 11
shooteracademy @ Nov 19th, 2012 5:46AM
guys please please help when i click on the play button on steam some window show out but not the game and doesn't seem much to do. pls tell me how to get in this game maybe seems like a noob question but i rly cannot get in game
predddski @ Nov 12th, 2012 10:52AM
When I start up the game, my internet-connection dies ? Any ideas...?
michelvillalba @ Oct 18th, 2012 7:08PM
si noi me anda pongan todo en 1 sala carpeta instalador parche todo
immortals4eva @ Oct 9th, 2012 6:28PM
so i updated the game(patched) and the play button is there but when i press it nothing happens??? help please :)
ahewgill
Yea the same thing happens with me and i dont know why im just about to give up on this game
razethekiller @ Oct 9th, 2012 3:56PM
what are the controls?
bobdoll45 @ Oct 3rd, 2012 2:44AM
well no play button after installing it with steam , so not a great experience to be honest .
friedy
If you don't have a start button, there are some software components missing. It could be DirectX, .NET Framework (at least v4), Internet Explorer (mustn't be removed from system), JavaScript. It may also help to start blr.exe manually...
fallenpryde @ Sep 30th, 2012 2:08PM
Okay. I just recently got steam for this game. Okay, i downloaded everything. I start blacklight, it starts up with steam. When i hit 'Play', it doesnt do anything. The game doesnt start. Please help..... !!
hulaifhazman @ Sep 22nd, 2012 2:34AM
i must win
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atrociousak47 @ Aug 28th, 2012 11:54PM
if i already signed up can i still play it on steam? cant get on steam right now cause of the account protector not letting me sign in on this computer and the email is outdated so i obviously cant accept the email verification amd i dont feel like making a seperate account just for the support, i do have proof of purchase though.
debajyotidas @ Aug 27th, 2012 9:27AM
but i dont hav the idea how tu play it on STEAM?
kevboy133
how to play at all?
debajyotidas @ Aug 27th, 2012 9:27AM
guys after u download blacklight retribution start the exe file then it will update .update can take a long time after update play will come in the place of close /patch .click play to go into the game
rightbelowyou @ Aug 18th, 2012 12:04PM
ADJGHOIPUETNHJKEWSNMTRIJUAHSR PLAY BUTTON WONT START >.< Halp pl0x
imgonnaendit24 @ Aug 16th, 2012 10:56AM
how do u play!!!!!!!!!!
infoguy @ Aug 16th, 2012 3:45AM
when i click play nothing happens help me plz?
warwick1972 @ Aug 8th, 2012 3:36AM
How do you actually get to play the game, every game I try and connect to tells me its about to end with 9 mins still on the clock and the quick game tab works but stays on the searching for games screen and does not get me into a game, I am still yet to play this game on PC through Steam have had it 3 days now and still not played a single game due this problem.
trockli @ Aug 3rd, 2012 2:45PM
how do i connect to steam without re-downloading the game?
shawn76543211 @ Jul 27th, 2012 1:39AM
same for me i open it and the play button just closes the game sorta thing closes the launcer but then nuthing els loads or anything
zm87 @ Jul 24th, 2012 11:27PM
hola. i'm steam player. awesome this game free to play. new here n level 5 so far :D
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