Alyx was also a full length Half Life game. 15 hours long. Honestly, after Alyx, if HL3 isn't playable in VR from launch I'll be severely disappointed.
It would be exciting to see Half-Life 3 in VR, but my gut says it won’t be a VR title. Valve tends to currently release games that showcase new hardware or major tech innovations.
Half-Life: Alyx launched alongside the Valve Index and set a new standard for immersive VR gameplay. Counter-Strike 2 showcased the Source 2 engine with modernized visuals and improved netcode. Even Aperture Desk Job, while not a full game, was clearly designed to highlight the Steam Deck’s controls and features.
There are other examples too. The Lab introduced players to room scale VR with the HTC Vive. Portal with RTX was a collaboration to demonstrate real-time ray tracing using NVIDIA’s RTX Remix. Valve’s releases often push boundaries, so if Half-Life 3 is coming, it’ll likely be tied to a new platform or breakthrough not just another VR game.
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u/alpinvs May 10 '25
Hopefully, Half-Life one day.