“Exciting Updates: Half-Life 3 Enters Thrilling New Phase of Playtesting!”

The eagerly awaited Half-Life 3 has transitioned to its subsequent round of playtesting, as reported.

This information comes from Gabe Follower, known for disclosing similar details regarding past Valve projects, particularly Deadlock from the previous year.

According to Gabe Follower, his contacts have indicated that HLX (Half-Life 3) commenced playtests for the Family and Friends of Valve developers in recent months.

Although the details provided do not clarify what Half-Life 3 encompasses, it suggests that the project is now at a critical stage of development and could experience further delays if the feedback from these new playtests is not favorable.

In the past, Valve postponed Half Life Alyx, its VR title, for a year to rewrite the narrative. Similarly, Deadlock, Valve’s forthcoming team-based multiplayer shooter, faced multiple delays due to feedback gathered during these sessions.

The playtests indicate that Half-Life 3 might be approaching its announcement soon, likely sometime in 2025. If not, it’s quite plausible that information about the game could surface online, as it is now accessible to a broader audience.

As for the potential release of Half-Life 3, it remains uncertain, but Gabe Follower’s statements imply that the game is making significant strides.

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