Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary is just a few days away, and the legendary sequel is still nowhere on the horizon. Twenty years ago G-Man left us with one of the greatest thrills of all time, and we’ve been waiting for what’s next ever since. Of course, Half-Life Alyx played with our expectations, but the third game still seems like a glint in Valve’s eye. Since Gordon Freeman’s last adventure, the Steam maker has given us Counter-Strike 2, Deadlock, and even some major Team Fortress 2 updates. Half Life 3It couldn’t be further from this in comparison. Until the Borealis Project. This is a fan-made interpretation that the Valve sequel might show new signs of life soon, and now it’s closer than ever.

Both Half-Life 2 and Alyx end with pretty big cliffhangers. Gordon Freeman, wearing the HEV, was left in a very difficult situation in both cases, but both FPS games It leaves us with many questions. I won’t spoil anything here, but a lot has happened in the 17 years since the end of Episode 2. As of now, there is no official statement from Valve on this matter. Half Life 3. This is where Project Borealis comes into play.

Project Borealis, a fan-made take on the legendary Half-Life 2: Episode 3, has spent the last few years in darkness. Then we got it A new trailer for the game There was talk of a demo a few months ago. Coming in fall 2024, Project Borealis: Prologue finally has a Steam page, meaning it’s closer than ever.

Project Borealis will also take us back to Ravenholm, one of Half-Life’s most iconic locations. But this time, the head crab-infested suburb is a little different. A blanket of snow covers the town, and “you’ll encounter some reimagined classic enemies and all-new secrets hidden within.” I’m sure it won’t be any worse than last time. Mostly.

Developer Icebreaker Industries says Project Borealis: Prologue is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will act as a standalone experience. The team adds that it “delivers a faithful recreation of iconic Half-Life 2 action and gameplay mechanics” with updated visuals and a completely original soundtrack.

With more clues to a genre Half-Life 2 anniversary celebration from Valve and Potential proof of Half-Life 3’s existenceNow is the time for hope. Half-Life Alyx came out of nowhere, so I can’t rule out the third game just yet. Meanwhile, Project Borealis is the next best thing.

You can find the Project Borealis: Prologue Steam page. right here. Don’t forget to add the demo to your wishlist so you’ll be updated when it finally arrives.

If you want to refresh your knowledge, you can find the whole story here Whatever happened to Half-Life 3 during the day. Otherwise, these are some best old games HL3 will perhaps keep you busy until it potentially becomes a reality.

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