He cites code changes, hires, and hints from valve as proof of the game's existence and development. It lines up with recent leaks, which hint at hl3 being in the polishing phase, and with mike shapiro teasing unexpected surprises for the series this year. The project may include a new npc mood system, fidelityfx super resolution, and a heavily evolved physics engine.
Fresh leaks suggest Half-Life 3 development may be nearing completion
Recent datamines and credible analysis point to a secret valve project—codenamed hlx—possibly entering its final stages of development
With advanced technologies like photogrammetry and.
He claims that he was in the room where it's being developed, though he didn't see any actual development, just the office and whiteboards
