Half-Life 3 re-re-re-confirmed: A Valve dev just said 'HLX' out loud
There's no mistaking it this time—he said it.
Valve developer Mike Morasky has reportedly confirmed the existence of Half-Life 3, introducing the rumored codename "HLX" during a GameSoundCon panel on October 22, 2026. The revelation comes after a year of speculation, with Morasky mentioning HLX in response to a question about managing voice counts in Valve's HDR system. Co-panelist David Feise playfully acknowledged Morasky's statement, suggesting that the developer might be having a bit of fun with the audience.
While the exact nature of HLX remains unclear, it has reignited interest in the long rumored Half-Life 3, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any further updates from Valve.
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