
The game may actually have some connection to Half-Life 2: Episode 2's controversial cliffhanger ending. "It's a critical part of the larger story, and it does push that story forward." These statements prove that whatever happens in Alyx, it'll propel the overall story forward - they're practically confirming plans for more Half-Life games.

" Half-Life: Alyx is a full-fledged entry in the Half-Life series, both in terms of the sheer amount of content as well as the importance and substance of its narrative relative to the rest of the series," he said.

While it may not be Half-Life 3 in any official capacity, Half-Life: Alyx furthers the overall narrative of the series rather than feel like a spin-off. "There are also people on the team for whom Half-Life: Alyx is their first time working on this series at all - and many of them certainly hope it's not the last," he said.Īll of these comments clearly indicate that Valve wants Half-Life: Alyx to serve as a new beginning for the critically acclaimed but long-dormant series. "There are Half-Life: Alyx team members who have been at Valve since Half-Life 2, and quite a few who go back to the original Half-Life."ĭespite the long gaps of time between Half-Life titles, there remains a great deal of interest among gamers and internally at Valve.

" Half-Life means a lot to us, and it's been incredibly rewarding to refamiliarize ourselves with its characters, setting, and mechanics," Walker said. Half-Life 2: Episode 2 featured a shocking cliffhanger that has left fans waiting for years.
