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Valve Developer Slips Up and Mentions Long
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- A Valve developer accidentally mentioned the codename "HLX" during a recent GameSoundCon panel, sparking renewed speculation about the long-rumored Half-Life 3.
- "HLX" has been believed for years to be the codename for Half-Life 3, as no other Valve project has been linked to it and the acronym strongly suggests a Half-Life connection.
- The slip-up, followed by a colleague's quiet "nice work" comment, was interpreted by fans as an inadvertent confirmation that the project is still in active development.
- While the mention fuels hope that Half-Life 3 may be forthcoming, there is no official announcement or release timeline, though some speculate a reveal could happen at events like The Game Awards.
- Valve's previous release pattern with Half-Life: Alyx suggests a potentially quick turnaround from announcement to release, but the exact status and timing of HLX remain uncertain.
