Half-Life fans have been waiting for nearly two decades for news about the long-rumored sequel to Half-Life 2. With recent leaks and rumors suggesting that Half-Life 3 is finally in development, a cryptic post from G-Man voice actor Mike Shapiro has fueled speculation.
The post, made on New Year’s Eve via social media, hints at “unexpected surprises” coming in the next quarter century, sparking hope among fans that they may be getting their wish. Shapiro’s message is notable because it marks his first post in over four years and comes after he hinted at working on a top-secret project called HLX.
The mention of HLX has been fueling speculation about an internal Valve project, with several game files referencing the code. While Shapiro’s individual post may be cryptic, it suggests that something big is coming.
Shapiro previously discussed his work on HLX in 2020, saying it was a “blast from the past” project he would announce once he was allowed to. He also hinted at it being a mind-blowing experience for fans that will make them re-understand the story of Half-Life: Alyx.
With rumors and leaks building, it’s possible that we may see an official announcement about Half-Life 3 in the coming months. As Shapiro said, “this is going to be such a mindblowing re-up” – only time will tell if he was right.
Source: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/is-2025-finally-the-real-year-of-half-life-3-confirmed