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Gabe Newell discusses future of Half-Life in new documentary marking 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2

pcgamer.com — November 16, 2024, 01:02 AM UTC

Valve celebrated the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 by releasing a two-hour documentary on its development and offering the game for free on Steam for the weekend. The original development team recorded in-game commentary for players. In the documentary, Valve's Gabe Newell and engineer Brian Jacobson hinted that the Half-Life series may continue, emphasizing the connection between technological innovation and gameplay. However, no specific announcements about future titles like Half-Life 3 or Half-Life: Alyx 2 were made. Newell described Half-Life as a tool for innovation and opportunities in gaming. He noted that future developments in the series will depend on advancements in technology, suggesting that more Half-Life content is possible but not imminent.

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