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 sequel has spurred fan creativity, leading to numerous community-made continuations. Recently, Pega_Xing unveiled a demo of their project, "Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude."

This fan-made installment takes place in the Arctic, opening with Gordon Freeman's survival after a helicopter crash. He finds himself pursued by the Alliance.

While players explore the current demo, updates are in progress. These improvements will not only advance the narrative but also refine the original experience, addressing 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, broke his social media silence (on X, formerly Twitter) since 2020. His cryptic teaser, including hashtags #HalfLife, #Valve, #GMan, and #2025, hinted at "unexpected surprises."

While a full Valve-developed game release in 2025 might be ambitious, a formal announcement seems plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower, citing sources, reported that a new Half-Life game has reportedly entered internal playtesting at Valve, with reportedly positive feedback from the developers.

Current indicators strongly suggest the game is progressing well, with a clear commitment to continuing Gordon Freeman's journey. The most exciting element? An official announcement could arrive at any moment. After all, the unpredictable nature of "Valve Time" is half the fun.