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

With no official Half-Life 2 Episode 3 in sight, fans are taking matters into their own hands. A recent example is Pega_Xing's Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo.

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

The current demo is already playable, but updates are in the works. These will expand the narrative and refine the original, addressing puzzles, flashlight mechanics, and level design.

The Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo is freely available on ModDB. Adding to the buzz, Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for the G-Man, recently tweeted a cryptic teaser (#HalfLife, #Valve, #GMan, #2025) hinting at "unexpected surprises," his first post since 2020.

While a full Half-Life release in 2025 might be ambitious, a statement from Valve seems entirely plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower reported internal playtesting of a new Half-Life game, suggesting positive developer feedback.

Current indications point towards significant progress on a new title, with a continued focus on Gordon Freeman's journey. The best part? An official announcement could drop at any moment, a testament to the unpredictable nature of "Valve Time."