- Multiple reliable industry insiders have clarified that Valve is preparing to announce Half-Life 3 soon.
- One credible insider said we can expect to hear an announcement within two weeks.
- Another leaker noted that Valve will launch an anticipated title for Steam Machine in March 2026.
Valve’s presence in the gaming industry has grown over the last few years, driven by projects like Deadlock and Steam Deck. It also recently revealed the Steam Machine, a console-like PC that aims to make your Steam libraries more accessible than ever.
However, rumors about the publisher working on Half-Life 3 and Team Fortress 3 have also persisted in 2025. Now, multiple trusted insiders in the gaming scene have come forward to claim that the former entry is finally about to be announced within a matter of weeks.
Why it matters: It appears that years and years of waiting for a Half-Life 2 sequel won’t be in vain, as Valve is reportedly getting ready to announce the next installment after impressing gamers with its console-like PC.
Reliable insider GabeFollower, who first predicted Deadlock, claimed that Valve is going to announce Half-Life 3 this year. Well-known Valve dataminer Tyler McVicker, who discovered Half-Life: Alyx, also added that it will be announced within just two weeks.
While Insider Gaming’s Mike Shaw says there won’t be an announcement during The Game Awards 2025, Tom Henderson notes in a podcast that Valve is planning to launch a highly anticipated game in March 2026, possibly as a Steam Machine exclusive.
Yeah, so like March, or, yea it’ll probably be March, because I’ve heard there’s a big game coming out in March that I can’t say just yet.
-Tom Henderson
Previously, the popular leaker Shpeshal Nick also hinted at a massive video game reveal from Valve, reiterating that it would still come after the Steam Machine was announced.
All these corroborations between trusted insiders suggest that the previous datamine leaks about Half-Life 3 being in development were not false after all. Therefore, it’s only a matter of time before we get the awaited sequel.
Valve revealing Half-Life 3 at this time would also be a good move, as all the Steam Machine hype would amplify its impact and sales. However, the publisher has yet to acknowledge the game’s existence, so it’s best to take these rumors with a pinch of salt.
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