Half-Life 2 could be getting a new update as it approaches its 20th anniversary. A new testing notice on Steam has raised expectations for a major content update.
With Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary just around the corner, players have noticed a notable development on Steam. A new “test” tag, or beta version, of the game has been added to Steam, meaning the game could be getting a new update. While it’s thought to be a simple bug fix, rumors are circulating that it’ll be a similarly comprehensive update to the original Half-Life’s 25th anniversary update.
Reasons for Half-Life 2 Update
Half-Life 2 is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 16th this year, raising hopes that this update could be a major content pack. The “test” tag added to Steam last week isn’t unusual for a game as old as Half-Life 2, as the game had been receiving regular updates up until last November. However, there are two important things that players should keep an eye on. First, the game’s 20th anniversary is coming up, and second, the original Half-Life received a major update for its 25th anniversary last year.
That update included new multiplayer maps, widescreen support, and some graphical improvements. Now, Half-Life 2 is getting a similar treatment, raising hopes that Valve will rekindle its interest in the classic series. The fact that Valve has yet to make an official announcement for the long-awaited Half-Life 3 shows that these types of content updates are important to keeping interest in the series alive.
While it’s unclear what this update will contain, Half-Life 2 still provides a solid first-person shooter experience, and it’s currently on sale for $9.99 on Steam.