Gabe Follower: Half-Life 3 is being internally tested

Excitement builds as Valve's work on a new Half-Life game intensifies! 2024 marks a turning point, with strong indications that a new entry in the legendary series is nearing completion. Data miner Gabe Follower's recent revelations suggest a game significantly different from its predecessors. His findings point to innovative gravity mechanics and a substantial presence of the alien world, Xen.

Follower's latest update video reveals that Half-Life 3 has entered internal testing. This crucial phase, where Valve employees and associates evaluate the game, often determines a project's fate. However, several factors suggest a positive outcome and a potentially earlier-than-anticipated release.

The recent Half-Life 2 documentary and anniversary update hint at a future for the franchise. Historically, each Half-Life installment has been groundbreaking, and this pattern is likely to continue. The release of Half-Life: Alyx, coupled with the promotion of Valve's VR headset, further supports this notion. Rumors of a complete Valve gaming ecosystem, including a living room setup, are also circulating. Imagine the impact of a simultaneous release of Steam Machines 2 and Half-Life 3, challenging the dominance of PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch! It would be a monumental event, and Valve certainly thrives on such moments.

For Valve, releasing a new Half-Life feels like a matter of prestige. Following the conclusion of Team Fortress 2 with a comic, a similar send-off for their flagship franchise seems almost inevitable, even if delayed.