A demo of the fan-made sequel Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude has been released

With no official Half-Life 2 Episode 3 in sight, fans are stepping up to create their own continuations. Recently, Pega_Xing unveiled a demo of their Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude.

This fan-made sequel plunges players into an Arctic setting. Gordon Freeman awakens after a helicopter crash, pursued by the Alliance.

The current demo is available, but an update is in the works. This update promises not only story progression, but also enhancements to the original, including refined puzzles, improved flashlight mechanics, and optimized level design.

The Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo is free to download via ModDB. Adding to the buzz, earlier this year, Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for the G-Man, posted a cryptic teaser on X (formerly Twitter) – his first post since 2020. The teaser, featuring hashtags #HalfLife, #Valve, #GMan, and #2025, hinted at "unexpected surprises."

While a 2025 release might be overly optimistic, a statement from Valve seems entirely plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower reported that a new Half-Life game is reportedly undergoing internal playtesting, with Valve developers reportedly pleased with the results.

All signs point to significant progress on a new Half-Life game, with a continued focus on Gordon Freeman's story. The most exciting part? An official announcement could drop at any moment. After all, the unpredictability is all part of the legendary "Valve Time."