The prologue for Project Borealis, a fan-made experience based on Mark Laidlaw’s notes for what many apparently believe could have been Half-Life 2: Episode 3, is now available to download on Steam, Icebreaker Industries has announced. See below for a trailer of the experience, which requires ownership of Half-Life 2 to play but lets players step back “into the HEV suit of Gordon Freeman, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of his journey.” Half-Life 2: Episode Two was released over 17 years ago, on October 10, 2007.
Return to the snow-covered streets of Ravenholm in this reimagined continuation of the beloved Half-Life saga. Project Borealis: Prologue is a fan-made gaming experience set before the events of Project Borealis. Inspired by the epic cliffhanger from Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Project Borealis represents a fan-made effort to realize a cohesive story conclusion to the episodic series.
Step into a Ravenholm transformed by time and the elements. The once-familiar town now lies buried under a blanket of snow, hiding the past and new present dangers beneath its pristine surface. As you navigate through this hauntingly beautiful landscape, you’ll encounter some classic enemies reimagined and completely new secrets hidden within.
Experience the Half-Life universe like never before with stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. From the glint of ice on abandoned buildings to the eerie scuttle of headcrabs in the distance, great attention has been given to preserve the uniquely immersive feeling of the original games.