'Half-Life 3' release date rumor: Speculations continue amid absence of confirmed details
Hardcore players across all platforms in the gaming industry are in agreement that one of the most rumored sequels that they are waiting for is "Half-Life 3." The title's rumored release has already been bandied about and achieved a near-mythical status in the industry. Almost a decade after "Half-Life 2: Episode Two" came out (title was released in 2007), fans are still speculating about a possible sequel.
The latest rumors suggest that Valve might be planning for a next-level "Half-Life" experience for players, and that it might even make "Half-Life 3" a VR-supported title. However, should this be proven true, fans would still need to wait some time for a glimpse of the game since there will be no "Half-Life 3" to be showcased in any of Valve's VR-focused events.
According to MobileSyrup, Chet Faliszek, a writer at Valve and a member of the teams behind the "Half-Life" and "Portal" series, stated that future events for Valve's VR-centered presentations will involve third-party VR showcases and are not about Valve's products.
In addition to Valve not committing to an appearance of even a short demo of a new "Half-Life," it was recently reported that Marc Laidlaw, main writer for the "Half-Life" series, has retired from Valve. It is unclear whether Laidlaw had even worked on a possible sequel story before leaving the company.
However, although there were setbacks, the myth of "Half-Life 3" remains alive. Some hardcore fans even took it upon themselves to continue with the "Half-Life" franchise.
Recently, a fan-made "Half-Life" series-inspired game, "Prospekt," went live on Steam. The title has gathered recognition within the "Half-Life" community since its gameplay, mechanics, design, and even the story, are within the "Half-Life" universe. In addition, the title received approval from Valve itself, complete with the licenses and the assets used in the game.