A company famous for keeping its upcoming projects under wraps, Valve, appears to be advancing with a project codenamed HLX, which many speculate is Half-Life 3. As per Valve insider Tyler McVicker, an update to the Source 2 engine used for Counter-Strike 2 hints at progress in the development of HLX.
As a dedicated gamer diving into the latest update, I’ve stumbled upon an intriguing piece of code reminiscent of those thumper machines from Half-Life 2. This could potentially be used to ward off pesky antlions. Now, this line of code seems to be a subtle nod to us dataminers, hinting that the development of HLX is marching forward steadily.
The report suggests that the project’s advancement is going exceptionally well, suggesting the game is nearly complete in its final stages of development. A significant upgrade to Source 2 hints at a novel approach to NPC (Non-Player Character) scripting within the game. This new system will enable NPCs to display more nuanced reactions when a player approaches them, rather than relying on pre-recorded lines or basic gestures. The recent update to the engine suggests that this innovative feature is nearly ready, hinting at its imminent completion.
A source known as Gabe Follower has hinted that development on Half-Life 3 has advanced enough to reach the polishing phase. This leaker claims that most of the work on HLX (Half-Life 3) is said to be completed, and the team at Valve are reportedly shifting their focus onto new projects.
The sequence of these whispers seems to align nicely with a report from May suggesting that Half-Life 3 was internally playable in its entirety at Valve. In other words, the main development work was done, leaving the studio to focus on finishing touches like refining art elements and fine-tuning game balance through extensive testing.
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2025-08-01 23:41