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Valve Developer Mentions 'HLX' During GameSoundCon Panel

During a panel at GameSoundCon, Valve composer Mike Morasky referenced 'HLX,' which is thought to be the internal code name for the next Half-Life project. This mention marks the first public acknowledgment of the code name by a Valve employee, despite its presence in Valve engine code since 2024.

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At GameSoundCon, Valve composer Mike Morasky mentioned 'HLX,' which is believed to be the internal code name for a new Half-Life project. This is the first time a Valve employee has publicly acknowledged the name, despite its appearance in Valve engine code since 2024. The mention has reignited speculation among gamers about a potential sequel to Half-Life 2.

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  • Mike Morasky mentioned 'HLX' during a panel at GameSoundCon.
  • 'HLX' is thought to be the internal code name for a new Half-Life project.
  • The code name has appeared in Valve engine code since at least 2024.
  • This is the first public acknowledgment of 'HLX' by a Valve employee.
  • Speculation about a sequel to Half-Life 2 has been ongoing for years.
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