For years, there have been rumors that Valve has been working hard on a version of Half Life to wrap up the events of the last title. This is one of the most important franchises in video game history, and it always has fans ready to dive into new theories.
Following a week brimming with revelations about this rumored project, it appears the studio may be continuing to work on it, or at the very least, on an expansion of this universe. New information from a YouTube video and a datamine suggests that the studio is actively working on a new game in this franchise.
Could Valve Currently Be Working On Half Life 3?
One of the most recent major revelations and leaks supposedly came from a team that was working on Half Life 3, involving an actress who listed this project on her resume.
She later removed it from her page, but the information had already gone viral. Now, a YouTuber has discussed all these details and how it seems to be shaping up into what looks like a project related to this IP. It seems that Valve might be interested in bringing this name back.
According to the YouTuber, the game codenamed White Sands has been in development for some time by the team that made Alyx.
Despite its clear connection to this universe, the team has not officially labeled the new game as the third installment of the franchise.
There are no details about the plot of this project or whether it involves Gordon Freeman as the protagonist. Although the likelihood of this game’s release is slim, fans never hesitate to rekindle their excitement.
It also isn’t confirmed that the game is specifically Half Life. It could be a whole new IP altogether. Nevertheless, this does bring some hope to fans.
Will Gordon Freeman Make a Triumphant Return?
On platforms like Reddit, many users have taken the opportunity to discuss this video and share their own opinions about the leaks and the possibility of Half Life 3 being in development.
All indications are that this new project will be part of the game’s universe, both cooperative and singleplayer, seemingly only available on PC. Valve uses the Source 2 engine, whose code contains some of these details, tying all this information together.
Beyond being hopeful, a significant portion of the fans fear that the studio might decide to make another universe-related game that has no connection to a potential third installment.
After seeing how they released Alyx, a VR game that remains one of the most praised in the genre but didn’t conclude Gordon Freeman’s story, part of the community worries that the studio will choose to follow trends and try to monetize the IP instead.
This saga, a symbol of PC gaming, featured two main Half Life games and two episodes, culminating in one of the most prominent cliffhangers in recent years—Episode 2, the final installment, released in 2007.
Thirteen years later, Valve decided to release Alyx in 2020, taking VR games to a new level that had previously been unattainable. But after 17 years, fans are still waiting for the third installment to bring closure to the story of this character.
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