Half-Life 3 will be announced at the Game Awards 2024, rumors suggest

A new rumor has surfaced claiming that Half-Life 3 could be announced at The Game Awards 2024.

The Game Awards are fast approaching, set stream on December 12, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. GMT, Dec. 13). Hosted by Geoff Keighley, the event is an annual highlight that delivers new announcements and celebrates the best in gaming.

This year, the hype is through the roof, fueled by whispers of not one but two massive reveals. And yes, one of them could be the long-rumored Half-Life 3.

Fans have been waiting almost two decades for a sequel to Half-Life 2. While Valve has been tight-lipped, recent rumors and reports suggest that Half-Life 3 is real with semi-open world gameplay, weather system and more.

This time, however, there may be more to the conversation.

Half-Life 3 announcement at Game Awards 2024?

Earlier this week, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier hinted at two big announcements during The Game Awards. Building on this, Nima ZeighamiVP of Product at Infinite Reality, added fuel to the fire.

Quoting Schreier’s statement, Zeighami submitted on X (Twitter), “The rumor I heard, and I’m not kidding here, is that Gabe (Newell) will be there to announce Half-Life 3. I personally don’t believe it. But it could be, Jason is talking about!”

While the thought of Gabe Newell taking the stage to announce Half-Life 3 feels like a dream come true, it’s important to temper expectations. The Game Awards are known for their surprises, but not all rumors pan out.

So we suggest taking everything with a grain of salt until it is officially confirmed. Speaking of Half-Life 3, another recent leak suggests that the game will feature Valve’s voxel-based destruction engine.

According to insights shared by content creators Tyler McVickercould the long-awaited Half-Life 3 (or Half-Life X) prioritize gameplay innovation over graphical advancements. One standout feature reportedly involves Valve’s voxel-based destruction engine, a technology from a canceled project “Arty.”

This could introduce advanced destruction mechanics that set the stage for a new level of environmental interactivity. In addition, the game is expected to adopt a linear level design with expansive, detailed areas reminiscent of Uncharted 4, focusing on storytelling and immersion instead of opting for an open-world format.

What do you think? Could this finally be the year Valve ends the wait? Share your thoughts in the comments below!