Valve Corporation officially announced the release of Half-Life 3 during the annual The Game Awards 2024 video game ceremony. The game release was personally announced by the company's founder, Gabe Newell, who presented a teaser trailer for the upcoming game. (MODIFY BASED ON EVENTS)

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After Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Valve studio remained silent about the Half-Life series for a long time, until the release of Half-Life: Alyx in 2020. However, the lack of any further official information about the continuation of the original series left ample room for fan speculations, rumors, and insider reports.

Over the past year, a lot of intriguing information emerged suggesting that Half-Life 3 had been in development for some time. In particular, this was evidenced by various lines mentioning HL3 in the code of other Valve games.

On the eve of The Game Awards 2024, rumors about the possible appearance of Half-Life 3 at the ceremony intensified due to some hints and statements from influential individuals, including the vice president of Infinite Reality, who "heard" that Gabe Newell himself would be at the event. Video game journalist Jason Schreier also hinted at the announcement of two long-awaited games, one of which, according to the community, was Half-Life 3. And today’s event confirmed numerous speculations.

Fans and critics alike consider this announcement a significant milestone not only for the franchise but also for the entire video game industry. Half-Life 3 has transcended its status as a mere game, becoming a cultural phenomenon.

The announcement of Half-Life 3 at The Game Awards highlights the enduring power of the franchise and the cultural significance of the video game. It is not only a continuation of a beloved series but also a reminder of how games can captivate and inspire an audience for decades, and that hope should not be lost.