Valve Has Begun Early Closed PlayTesting of Half-life 3

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Announcement Could Be Made In 2025!

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  • Half-Life 3 has reportedly entered the playtesting phase.
  • An insider has pointed to elements like gravity manipulation, water physics, dismemberment, and mesh shaders for the game.
  • He states that an official announcement could be coming in 2025 if playtesting goes smoothly.

Over the last few months, the eyes of Half-Life fans worldwide glimmered with hope as rumors suggested news of the long-anticipated Half-Life 3 was inbound. Many even expected an announcement at The Game Awards, but they were eventually met with disappointment.

A few weeks later, a popular insider and data miner has shared an update. According to the latest reports, Half-Life 3 is still in the works and is now being playtested.

Why it matters: Half-Life 3 is arguably the most anticipated sequel of all time. The long wait for this title has led to immeasurable excitement, leading to buzz in the community from the smallest pieces of information.

As Gabe Follower reports, Valve has recently hired a slew of new developers.

Many veteran developers have also returned to the company after more than a decade, sparking speculation about work on Half-Life 3. These developers have previously been involved in projects like Portal, Left 4 Dead 2, and Half-Life 2.

Elsewhere, the video highlights findings related to gravity manipulation and water physics in Valve’s upcoming title. The latter is more interesting since the Source engine currently does not feature effects for water movement.

The video also discusses other interesting elements like flammable surfaces, creature dismemberment, and mesh shaders. All of these elements are expected to be part of Half-Life 3 in some capacity.

Concluding the video, Gabe Follower describes that playtesting has been ongoing for a few months. He suggests that a successful playtest could lead to an official announcement in 2025.

The company has also teased Half-Life 3 across other mediums, like the Team Fortress comic book series, strengthening Gabe Follower’s findings and conclusions in this video.

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Half-Life 2 Reached New Levels of Popularity This Year

Going by the report, 2025 could be a major year for Valve. Half-Life 2 has already seen quite the resurgence this year, so a new entry could bring the series back to the limelight.

What are your thoughts on the discussion? Do you think Half-Life 3 will finally be revealed in 2025? Let us know in the comments, and visit the Tech4Gamers Forums to continue the discussion.

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