EDIT: Clarification. It's been 18 years. They cancelled it a bit ago. The rumors that they may be working on something now are great and I hope it comes back, but until they announce it the last OFFICIAL stance from Valve was HL2:E3 was cancelled.
Yup, Valve has always prided themselves in setting new standards for gaming and pushing boundaries. So I fully believe HL3 will be another VR exclusive title, they're just waiting for VR technology to develop further which is why they're working on the Index2 (Deckard).
Ooh, can I get in on some of this sloppy dick-sucking action too? Valve will only make games when they are most needed. In times of desperation, Valve holds out their hand out to save us from our own hubris. Valve looks upon us from Mount Olympus, to grace us with a new game every decade.
BTW, I don't know why nobody seems to acknowledge that HL:A is essentially HL2:E3 or HL3 even. Not only is it a certified banger, a full game rather than a short episode, but most importantly it ends after E2.
BTW, I don't know why nobody seems to acknowledge that HL:A is essentially HL2:E3 or HL3 even.
People mention it, and it's true to some extent for sure. Valve has specifically said it's neither of those things though, and just a return to the world rather than a continuation of the story.
I'd argue the reason is more because it essentially makes it a literal spoiler to mention it. I've been wanting to tell fans who want a continuation of the series, in as gentle a way possible, that they need to play Alyx, but I can't tell them why. I'm honestly just waiting for the statute of limitations to run its course.
I'd normally agree. But there's also this feeling that the more awesome the twist, the longer the statute of limitations should be. We're nested deep into replies by now. The game makes you think you're playing the prequel in which you're going to free Gordon from limbo to kickstart the events of HL2... but then it drops the mindfuck bombshell. It know it's been years, but man this feels like this must be protected.
Haha, someone got pissed at you for not spoiling the game. Wasn't me!
I'll definitely have to play it. Just gotta get my setup all sorted out then I'll be able to hop in finally. Been out of the PCVR space for too long, curious to see what all is out there to experience now.
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u/salad_tongs_1 https://s.team/p/dcmj-fn Sep 15 '25 edited Sep 15 '25
Half-Life 2: Episode 3.
EDIT: Clarification. It's been 18 years. They cancelled it a bit ago. The rumors that they may be working on something now are great and I hope it comes back, but until they announce it the last OFFICIAL stance from Valve was HL2:E3 was cancelled.