Half-Life 3 hype is officially at an all-time high, despite there not being a bona fide reason for the new rumors outside insider speculation and cryptic whispers throughout the industry. One of the newest and biggest driving forces surrounding recent Half-Life 3 rumors is the announcement of Steam's new hardware, particularly the Steam Machine.
According to a report from Games Radar, business analyst Professor Joost van Dreunen suggests that Half-Life 3 as a launch title for the Steam Machine would be absolutely massive, and that "its impact would register on a GDP level." However, he also notes that exclusive games "run against Valve's apparent thesis," and that Half-Life 3 only being available via Steam is highly unlikely.
After rumored announcements of Half-Life 3 failed to come to fruition over the past week, players think Valve might be gearing up for a possible reveal at The Game Awards 2025. These rumors were only exacerbated after a cryptic social media post from TGA host Geoff Keighley (via X), and on top of the announcement of the Steam Machine and other Valve hardware, players are all but convinced that Half-Life 3 is happening soon.
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