Rumor: Valve has started closed testing of Half-Life 3

Famous dataminer Gabe Follower shared important information for Half-Life fans. According to him, Valve has begun closed testing of a new game in the series. The testing involves not only studio employees, but also external developers, which confirms the company’s serious intentions.

In addition, new parameters and properties of materials have been discovered in Valve’s game files, which are presumably related to the project codenamed HLX. These findings fuel interest in the upcoming project, which many consider Half-Life 3.

It is also known that Valve is actively hiring new employees and even returning veterans who previously worked on its iconic games.

Fans are wondering if 2025 will be the year of the official announcement. In the meantime, we can only wait for new leaks and official confirmations.