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

The absence of an official Half-Life 2 Episode 3 has spurred dedicated fans to craft their own continuations. Recently, Pega_Xing unveiled a demo of their creation, Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude.

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

While players explore the current demo, developers are actively refining the mod. Updates will expand the narrative and enhance the original experience through improved puzzles, flashlight mechanics, and level design.

The Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo is freely available on 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 full Valve-developed game in 2025 might be overly ambitious, a formal announcement seems entirely plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower reported, citing sources, that a new Half-Life title is reportedly undergoing internal playtesting at Valve, with reportedly positive feedback from developers.

Current clues strongly suggest the game's development is progressing well, and the team remains dedicated to continuing Gordon Freeman's saga. The most exciting element? This announcement could drop at any moment. After all, the unpredictable nature of "Valve Time" is part of the allure.