Rumors claim HLX, believed to be Half-Life 3, faces widespread testing before a possible summer announcement. Tyler McVicker, known for accurate Valve leaks, said many testers discuss the game openly. Plot details have already been spread online from these playtests. Updates to games like Dota 2 have recently referenced the secret project.
McVicker confirmed that HLX will not require VR headsets like Half-Life Alyx did. The game uses procedural systems that work like advanced versions of Left 4 Dead Director—changing doors, physics objects, enemies, and characters. These systems do not create random terrain or roguelike features. Players can complete the full game from start to finish.
The development team focuses on making the game run better rather than adding new features. Game mechanics appear locked in place at this point. McVicker expects Valve might reveal the title this summer with a winter release date. Half-Life fans have waited over five years since Alyx launched. The community currently plays fan projects like Half-Life 2 RTX until official news arrives.
McVicker confirmed that HLX will not require VR headsets like Half-Life Alyx did. The game uses procedural systems that work like advanced versions of Left 4 Dead Director—changing doors, physics objects, enemies, and characters. These systems do not create random terrain or roguelike features. Players can complete the full game from start to finish.
The development team focuses on making the game run better rather than adding new features. Game mechanics appear locked in place at this point. McVicker expects Valve might reveal the title this summer with a winter release date. Half-Life fans have waited over five years since Alyx launched. The community currently plays fan projects like Half-Life 2 RTX until official news arrives.
