With no official Half-Life 2 Episode 3 in sight, fans are stepping up to create their own continuations. A recent example is Pega_Xing's Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo.
This fan-made sequel drops players into an Arctic setting. Gordon Freeman awakens after a helicopter crash, pursued by the Alliance.
The current demo is already playable, but an update is in the works, promising narrative expansion and improvements to the original, including puzzle redesigns, enhanced flashlight mechanics, and refined level design.
The Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo is freely available on ModDB. Adding to the buzz, Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for the G-Man, recently tweeted a cryptic teaser (#HalfLife, #Valve, #GMan, #2025) hinting at "unexpected surprises," his first post since 2020.
While a full 2025 release might be overly optimistic, a formal announcement from Valve seems increasingly plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower reported that a new Half-Life game is reportedly undergoing internal playtesting at Valve, with positive feedback from developers.
All signs point towards significant progress on a new Half-Life title, continuing Gordon Freeman's saga. The most exciting part? An official announcement could arrive at any moment, a testament to the unpredictable nature of "Valve Time."
