July 4, 2026

The Real State of Half-Life 3 Development in 2026 - HLX Files #20

A Dota 2 update just dropped a significant amount of information that points to where HLX actually stands right now, and there is a lot more going on across every Valve project than most people are talking about. Let's figure out what all of it actually means.

This one is actually combining two different takes, one done on a livestream. I hope the audio differences are that noticeable, but there isn't much that can be done outside of what already has been completed.

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Noah Hammond · July 6, 2026

Here for my dose of hype. Which has been fulfilled.

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londiebrondie · July 6, 2026

Plugging your patreon on your patreon

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Hudson Hughes · July 4, 2026

It's like I'm stuck in purgatory waiting for someone to do something to release my soul to rest

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Adreus May · July 4, 2026

I cannot fucking wait. Jeeeesus. Dat physics engine gonna be fire.

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Bojan Jonoski · July 4, 2026

Why 2026 (at least) announcement is not at the table anymore? Because of GTA6 or you think it might not be finished this year?

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Elijah Hays · July 6, 2026

My guess is that they just won't finish this year. But, how funny and just insane would it be if gta6 released at the same damn time as full blown half life sequel? I think the internet would crash at this point but who knows.

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Evan Pederson · July 4, 2026

Great stuff Tyler. Thank you for the work you do. Love the range of topics you covered + hefty addition of fresh HLX speculation

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Neil Khetia · July 4, 2026

i can’t contain my hype anymore just ANNOUNCE IT VALVEEEEEEE

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Cruz · July 4, 2026

Thank you tyler this was a good commentary

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angeld23 · July 4, 2026

Dawg what the fuck are you playing

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Cruz · July 4, 2026

I think it's hl2 beta maps

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Ricky · July 4, 2026

The Kane Instagram pic at 6:59 is missing

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Mdude · July 4, 2026

This is the unfinished version of the video It will be in the final YouTube release

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Matthew Ramoth · July 4, 2026

First