Half-Life 3 Rumors Resurface After A New Valve Project Leaks Online

The codename used for the project heavily implies that it is actually Half-Life 3.

By Shahmeer Sarfaraz August 5, 2024

The Rumors For Half-Life 3 Have Persisted Over The Years | Image Source: GigaRefurb

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Half-Life 3 rumors have begun resurfacing after a new Valve project was leaked online.
Codenamed “White Sands,” the name’s meaning and implications make fans believe it’s HL3.
An insider also thinks it’s HL3, with lines of code shown in the video suggesting the same.

As found by Redditor r/KekanKok, a new Valve project codenamed White Sands has now leaked online. It was discovered in the resume of a voice actor, who has since removed the mentions of the project before the whole site eventually went down because of traffic. While details about this mystery entry are unknown, some astute users have found evidence that suggests it could be the highly anticipated Half-Life 3.

Valve is working on a title under the codename "White Sands"
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The codename “White Sands” stands out because it’s a military test range and a park in real-life New Mexico. The name has scientific importance in the franchise since it is very much in tandem with the Half-Life theme. And to add more allure, the Black Mesa site from the series is also situated in New Mexico. So, fans think that even if the leaked Valve entry is not Half-Life 3, it’s definitely still related to the franchise.

Half-Life 3 might be secretly in development over at Valve, as suggested by a string of recent rumors | Image Source: Steam

Many Think This Valve Entry Could Be The Highly-Awaited Half-Life 3

The Valve insider, Tyler McVicker, also thinks this leaked project is Half-Life 3. While it’s just a soft confirmation, datamined details from the recent Source 2 leak also pointed at some work that was related to the IP. The lines of code shown in the video suggest the project is PC-only with single-player and co-op elements. Additionally, the datamine had mentions of an “HEV suit charger plug, Xen Gorillas,” and more Half-Life related terms.

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All in all, it’s best to take these rumors with a full pinch of salt. While all these dots might be connecting to form proof, Valve has still been awfully quiet about the future of the franchise. The giant conglomerate is currently also working on a live-service hero shooter dubbed Deadlock, which earlier saw plenty of leaks in the industry.

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