A new rumor has emerged that Half-Life 3 could be announced at the 2024 Game Awards.

The Game Awards are getting closer and closer Stream on December 12, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 a.m. GMT, December 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 rumors of not one, but two huge revelations. And yes, one of them could be the long-rumored Half-Life 3.

Fans have waited almost two decades for a sequel to Half-Life 2. While Valve is keeping a low profile, current rumors and reports suggest that Half-Life 3 is real and will feature a semi-open world, a weather system and more.

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

Half-Life 3 announcement at the Game Awards 2024?

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

Citing Schreier’s statement, Zeighami wrote on Personally, I don’t believe it.” But that’s exactly what Jason might mean!”

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 every rumor comes true.

We therefore recommend taking everything with caution until official confirmation. Speaking of Half-Life 3, another recent leak suggests that the game will feature Valve’s voxel-based destruction engine.

According to content creator Tyler McVicker, the long-awaited Half-Life 3 (or Half-Life X) could prioritize gameplay innovations over graphical advances. A standout feature is reportedly Valve’s voxel-based destruction engine, a technology from the aborted Project Arty.

This could introduce advanced destruction mechanisms and set the stage for new levels of environmental interactivity. Additionally, the game is expected to adopt a linear level design with expansive, detailed areas reminiscent of Uncharted 4, focusing on storytelling and story immersion rather than 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!