SMRTR TechNov 15, 2024The Verge

Half-Life 2 is getting a huge 20th anniversary update

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Valve celebrates Half-Life 2's 20th anniversary with a major update, adding Steam Workshop support, bug fixes, restored content, improved graphics, and gamepad controls, while offering the game free until November 18th, after which it'll cost $9.99 and include Episode One and Two.

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