Valve is offering the complete Half-Life 2 experience for free on Steam

FREE GAMES manhkbrady - Nov 18, 2024, 11:00

If you haven’t tried Half-Life 2 yet, now is an excellent opportunity to experience this iconic first-person shooter. To mark the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, Valve has made the game free on Steam until November 18th.

The updated version of Half-Life 2 includes content from the Episode 1 and Episode 2 expansions. Moreover, it now supports Steam Workshop, which allows players to access numerous mods and entirely new campaigns created by the community.

Additionally, there’s a brand-new documentary produced with Secret Tape, who also created one for the 25th anniversary of Half-Life 1.

With the recent 20th anniversary update, Half-Life 2 has received numerous visual enhancements. For instance, there is improved support for high-resolution displays. In addition, shadow quality has been enhanced, and radial fog has been introduced in the game. Other adjustments have improved support for ultra-wide displays and resolved various graphical issues.

To claim your free copy of Half-Life 2, simply log into Steam and access the game here. Keep in mind that Valve’s other Half-Life titles are significantly discounted on Steam in celebration of Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary. Not only are Valve’s games on sale, but fan-made Half-Life titles, such as BLACK MESA (the fan remake of Half-Life), also have large discounts.

Valve is preparing a new edition of the Raising the Bar book, set to release in 2025, which will delve into the making of Half-Life 2 and will complete the narrative for the episodes. This updated version will include "never-before-seen concept art from Episode One and Episode Two, along with concepts and experiments for the third episode that never materialized."

By redeeming a free copy of Half-Life 2 now, you'll be able to play Orbifold Studios’ Half Life 2 RTX mod when it becomes available on Steam. And as always, remember to use our comparison tool to find the best deal for your next favorite game.

Valve is offering the complete Half-Life 2 experience for free on Steam

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