Half-Life 3 Eyed for 2026 Steam Machine Launch Despite Delays

Valve's long-awaited Half-Life 3 remains in development and is expected to launch alongside the company's upcoming Steam Machine console in spring 2026, according to industry reports, though surging PC hardware costs have delayed any announcement.

The third installment in the acclaimed first-person shooter series failed to appear at The Game Awards 2025, dashing hopes fueled by recent rumors of an imminent reveal. Instead, journalist Mike Straw, senior editor at Insider Gaming, provided an update during a recent episode of the outlet's weekly podcast. Straw cited multiple sources within the industry who insist the game is real and positioned as a key title for the Steam Machine, a high-end PC-console hybrid Valve has been developing.

"All previous dates for an announcement have passed," Straw said, noting that initial plans targeted a December debut but were derailed. "Every date from every journalist I've spoken with, every creator who follows it and has dug, every single date that they were told has passed." He emphasized that his contacts, who have previously provided accurate details on projects like an upcoming Lord of the Rings game, remain confident in the spring 2026...