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Insiders Suggests That Half-Life 3 Announcement is Imminent Amidst Steam Machine Launch

Despite Valve’s recent focus on hardware announcements like the Steam Frame and Steam Machine, hopes for Half-Life 3 (codenamed HLX) have been reignited by multiple insiders suggesting an announcement is coming “in relatively short order.” However, there is no consensus on the exact timing. One known content creator and leaker, Gabe Follower, maintains that the final installment of the sci-fi first-person shooter franchise will still be announced before the end of the year.

Expected Timeline and Launch Strategy

Another prominent Valve insider, Tyler McVicker, expects the official news to drop within the next two to three weeks. Conversely, sources from Insider Gaming Weekly suggest that the announcement will not occur at Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards 2025 event next month. Insider Gaming founder Tom Henderson speculates that a major unannounced game is scheduled for release in March 2026. This timing would align perfectly with the early 2026 launch of the new Steam Machine, positioning Half-Life 3 as the crucial “killer application” needed to boost sales of Valve’s new hardware platform.

Valve’s Strategic Move

The potential timing of a March 2026 release for Half-Life 3 suggests a strong strategic move by Valve. The company previously stated that having more games would be key to the success of its new console-like platform compared to its previous iteration. By making Half-Life 3 potentially exclusive, or at least heavily marketed, for its Steam platforms (PC and the Steam Machine), Valve could ensure its highly anticipated hardware has a massive launch title. Insiders are currently rating the likelihood of a dedicated announcement for Half-Life 3 as “Probable,” keeping hope alive for those waiting to finish Gordon Freeman’s story.

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