With no official Half-Life 2 Episode 3 in sight, fans are taking matters into their own hands, crafting their own continuations of the beloved story. Recently, Pega_Xing unveiled a demo of their creation, Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude.

This fan-made sequel plunges players into the Arctic, where Gordon Freeman awakens after a helicopter crash, pursued relentlessly by the Alliance. While players explore the current demo, developers are already working on an update, promising not only a continuation of the narrative but also significant improvements to the original—refined puzzles, enhanced flashlight mechanics, and optimized level design.

The Half-Life 2 Episode 3 Interlude demo is available for free on ModDB. Adding to the buzz, earlier this year, Mike Shapiro, the voice actor for the enigmatic G-Man, broke his social media silence (on X, formerly Twitter) after a two-year hiatus. His cryptic teaser, featuring the hashtags #HalfLife, #Valve, #GMan, and #2025, hinted at "unexpected surprises."

While a full 2025 release might be overly optimistic, even for Valve, a statement announcing the game's progress seems entirely plausible. Dataminer Gabe Follower, citing sources, previously reported that a new Half-Life game has entered internal playtesting at Valve, with reportedly positive feedback from developers.

All signs point to active development and a strong commitment to continuing Gordon Freeman's journey. The most exciting part? This announcement could drop at any moment. After all, the unpredictable nature of "Valve Time" is half the fun.