Valve’s development tools suggest a new game, codenamed “HLX,” is nearing completion, sparking renewed speculation about a potential Half-Life installment.
Recent updates to Valve’s Hammer level design tool have introduced support for advanced internal functions identified through data mining. These include new physics mechanisms for vehicles, wind power, model deformation, adn thermodynamics. the updated tool’s documentation is reportedly structured as a guide, detailing correct usage of these features. this has fueled community discussions suggesting that features like “Steam Workshop” integration may be enabled post-launch.
While updates to development tools frequently enough coincide wiht the final stages of game development,Valve’s development practices are not always conventional. Consequently, a definitive release date for “HLX” remains undetermined.As with previous leaks and rumors, official announcements from Valve will be the primary source of confirmed information. The exact nature of “HLX,” and whether it is indeed “Half-Life 3,” remains unconfirmed.
