Several Half-Life 3 clues may be hidden in the latest DOTA 2 update

, by Thibaut

Several Half-Life 3 clues may be hidden in the latest DOTA 2 update

It seems all rumors and leaks for the next Half-Life could be going on for a while longer still. Valve has yet to announce the game, which could be released at the same time as the Steam Machine.

Now, insider Tyler McVicker has revealed on X that clues about Half-Life 3 are hidden in the latest DOTA 2 update, though he hasn't yet specified the nature of these. McVicker has promised to release a full video on the subject soon.

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