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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 78378, member: 636"] The latest gossip around the mythical Half-Life 3 involves some fresh code, but still no actual game. A recent Dota 2 update added new strings tied to the long-rumored HLX project, which the community believes is the next Half-Life title. This code relates to an updated animation system, suggesting active development is still happening within Valve's Source 2 engine. These technical breadcrumbs are being tracked by community sleuths, confirming the project isn't dead. However, they reveal absolutely nothing about a potential release date or announcement window. Previous rumors pointed to a possible reveal tied to a new Steam Machine launch next spring, but that remains completely unverified. The takeaway is the same as always: something might be cooking, but Valve operates on its own incomprehensible timeline. The lack of a holiday announcement has, predictably, crushed the brief flare of hope from earlier leaks. [/QUOTE]