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Valve Employee Seemingly Slips Up And Says Rumored Half-Life 3 Codename On Stage
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- During a recent GameSoundCon panel, Valve composer Mike Morasky inadvertently mentioned "HLX," believed by fans to be the internal codename for the unannounced Half-Life 3, sparking excitement and speculation.
- HLX has never been officially confirmed by Valve but has been known in the community for years through datamining and leaks related to the next mainline Half-Life game.
- Morasky's casual reference to HLX on stage was followed by a colleague's sarcastic remark, suggesting the mention was unintentional and that Valve may not have anticipated this slip.
- The incident indicates that HLX (Half-Life 3) is likely far along in development, with reports from 2025 stating the game is playable from start to finish.
- Valve has yet to respond to the slip-up, but it is expected they may downplay it or attribute it to a misspeak, despite the growing evidence of the game's progress.
