Valve has marked Half-Lifeâs 25th anniversary with several promotions and content drops, including an extensive new update for the original game.
As detailed on the new 25th anniversary site, Valve has added new multiplayer maps, restored game content, graphics options and full Steam Deck compatibility.
Valve is also marking the occasion by making Half-Life free-to-keep for anyone adding it to their Steam library this weekend, and putting the rest of the games in the franchise on discount.
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Finally, Valve has released an hour-long documentary â made in partnership with Secret Tape â in which the original development team share their memories of creating Valve’s first game.
The last Half-Life game, VR title Half-Life Alyx, was released in 2020.
According to a report published in late 2021, Half-Life 3 was not in active development at the time, and Valve was instead focusing on Steam Deck friendly titles.
poijulaino on November 18th, 2023 at 23:14 UTC »
Impressive that most of them weren't college educated computer scientists or engineers. I guess this is how old school gamedev was.
Nowadays is not like that anymore.
waiting4singularity on November 18th, 2023 at 17:48 UTC »
obligatory hl3 when? yea yea i know, likely never.
Rqller on November 18th, 2023 at 17:42 UTC »
The documentary is really, really good. It's made by a company headed by Danny O'Dwyer (Former GameSpot, current NoClip) and it's been his dream project for yeeears. Insightful, well-shot and produced, and just generally a great time hearing from the original developers on how everything came together. Definite watch for any Half-Life fan - Also watch NoClip's two documentaries on Half-Life that was made without the involvement of Valve; They probably led to Valve hiring them for this doc!