The anticipated Half-Life 3 announcement may be just weeks away, according to new leaks. Reliable industry figures claim that Valve is planning an announcement for the iconic game before the end of 2025. These claims have generated considerable excitement in the gaming world.

Rumors of a Half-Life 3 announcement are growing stronger

Two prominent figures are at the center of the rumors: GabeFollower and data miner Tyler McVicker. Both sources state they have uncovered strong evidence that Valve is working on the long-awaited third game. This suggests that the years-long silence may soon be broken.

Tyler McVicker claimed that the game is being developed under the codename “HLX” and is currently in the “polishing” phase. This stage generally indicates nearing the end of the development cycle. McVicker also claimed that the game is fully “playable” from start to finish. These claims are supported by code references found in various Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 updates.

Fans are already speculating about possible announcement dates. November 19th, the anniversary of the first Half-Life game, stands out as a strong candidate. Another anticipated event is The Game Awards (TGA) in December. Valve previously surprised everyone by announcing Half-Life: Alyx on November 18th.

Of course, all of these claims are just rumors at this point. Until Valve makes an official announcement, it’s important to keep expectations in check. However, all these leaks make the dream of Half-Life 3 feel closer than ever.

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