Celebrating Half-Life 2’s twentieth anniversary, Valve not too long ago launched a documentary detailing the legendary first-person shooter’s growth (along with giving the sport away without cost for a restricted interval). Throughout that documentary, the corporate additionally showcases glimpses of a mission that was extremely anticipated, however by no means noticed the sunshine of day- that, after all, being Half-Life 2: Episode 3.
Within the documentary, Valve has additionally revealed utterly new and beforehand unseen footage of the cancelled mission. It showcases a brand new enemy blob-shaped shapeshifting enemy sort that would transfer by way of grates or break up up into smaller variations of itself. Additionally proven off as a brand new weapon referred to as the Ice Gun, which did precisely what its title steered.
Within the documentary, members of Episode 3’s growth staff reveal that Valve had developed a number of ranges of the sport, earlier than the mission was placed on maintain in order that the event staff may assist wrap up Left 4 Useless’s growth. By the point that was accomplished, nonetheless, it was determined by Valve management (together with Gabe Newell) that it was too late to return to Half-Life 2: Episode 3.
You possibly can view the complete documentary under.
