GoKawiilValve composer Kelly Bailey's slip of 'HLX' codename reignites Half-Life 3 speculation
During a public panel, Valve audio designer Mike Morasky was recorded saying the internal codename 'HLX,' widely believed to refer to a next Half-Life project, prompting a joking reaction from colleague David Feise. The remark follows a year of unfulfilled predictions, including claims that Half-Life 3 would launch alongside Valve's Steam Machine, which did not materialize. Valve watcher Tyler McVicker now says he doesn't expect an announcement this year, though he notes increased internal coding activity at Valve.