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Enormous 12TB Steam leak includes abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Over 12 terabytes of data containing game builds uploaded to Steam from 2003 to 2013 have been leaked, revealing a vast archive of previously unseen content.
- The leak includes assets from canceled and cut content such as Half-Life 2: Episode 3, Portal 2, and a Portal universe game called F-Stop centered around a camera mechanic.
- Third-party game builds have also surfaced, including early versions of Call of Duty, Resident Evil, Mirror’s Edge, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Dragon Age: Origins.
- Notable discoveries related to Portal 2 include deleted dialogue altering the perception of Companion Cubes, alternative intro and GLaDOS sequences, and a Weaponizer version intended for Half-Life 2: Episode 3.
- As the community continues to explore the massive trove, more hidden and significant content is expected to emerge.
