Rumor: Valve has begun closed testing of Half-Life 3

Famous data miner Gabe Follower shared important information for Half-Life fans. According to him, Valve has begun closed testing of a new game in the series. The testing involves not only studio employees, but also external developers, which confirms the company’s serious intentions.

In addition, new parameters and material properties were discovered in Valve’s game files, which are presumably related to the project under the code name HLX. These findings are fueling interest in the upcoming project, which many believe to be Half-Life 3.

Valve is also known to be actively hiring new employees and even bringing back veterans who previously worked on its cult games.

Fans are wondering if 2025 will be the year of the official announcement. For now, we can only wait for new leaks and official confirmation.