Gabe Newell himself took the stage at a Steam Developer Day to confirm what seemed impossible: Half-Life 3 is indeed in development, for a summer 2027 release as a PC Steam exclusive.
What We Saw of the Gameplay
The trailer shows Gordon Freeman in a Combine-devastated coastal city, armed with an upgraded Gravity Gun and new physical manipulation tools. The environment reacts to each interaction in unprecedented ways.
- PC exclusive (no console version planned)
- Engine: massively updated Source 2
- Release: summer 2027 on Steam
- Optional VR mode compatible with Steam Deck 2
We took the time we needed to make something truly new, not just an improved sequel.