The long-dormant legend of Half-Life 3 has once again stirred the gaming world. Fresh rumours suggest that Valve might finally be ready to unveil the next chapter in the iconic series – and the reveal could happen within the next two weeks.

What’s even more surprising is the claim that Half-Life 3 may initially launch as an exclusive title for Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine. If true, this could signal a bold new strategy from the company, combining a high-profile game release with a fresh push into the hardware market.

According to the whispers, Valve is looking to re-enter the living room gaming space, and Half-Life 3 could serve as the killer app to drive interest in its platform. The company has remained notoriously silent about the future of the franchise, but signs are starting to point toward a long-awaited comeback.

Of course, as with all Half-Life 3 rumours, caution is advised. Valve has teased fans many times before, only for nothing to materialise. Still, with multiple insiders hinting at movement and recent hardware activity from Valve, the timing has never looked more likely.

Whether this finally marks the return of Gordon Freeman or not, the next few weeks will be interesting for fans of Valve – and for PC gaming as a whole.