The Future Games Show at gamescom 2023 brought us some delightful surprises, including the exciting news of an upgraded and enhanced version of Half-Life 2! This impressive update is powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge RTX and DLSS 3 technologies. While it’s not an official remaster from Valve Software, four dedicated modding teams have joined forces under the name Orbifold Studios to bring Gordon Freeman back in a way that fans will love. These passionate developers are no strangers to ambitious projects like this; they’ve already delivered stunning mods such as Quake 2 RTX, Minecraft RTX, and Portal Prelude RTX. Early images reveal a game that breathes new life into Half-Life 2, which revolutionized the FPS genre more than two decades ago with its incredible physics and scripted NPCs. While we’re curious to see what Valve Software has in store next for the franchise, especially after the success of Half-Life Alyx, they shouldn’t overlook the commercial potential here. But let’s be patient as this project is just getting started, with teams still looking for talented applicants who have a knack for 3D modding and artistry. We can’t wait to see how this exciting journey unfolds!
