As a gamer who vividly remembers the golden era of PC gaming and the dawn of the mid-00s, the mere mention of Half-Life 2 evokes nostalgic memories of countless hours spent in Aperture Science labs, battling Combine forces, and marveling at the game’s groundbreaking physics. Valve’s masterpiece has long held a special place in my heart and gaming library, and I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement when I hear that it’s celebrating its 20th anniversary with a free weekend offer!
Isn’t it amazing how quickly two decades pass by? The less complicated times of the mid-2000s hold many memories, but the PC gaming community will never forget Half-Life 2. This iconic shooter from Valve is highly regarded by some as one of the best games ever produced. Fans who already own it have been enjoying it for years, while those who haven’t now have the opportunity to get it. In celebration of Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary, Valve is giving the game away for free for everyone this entire weekend.
Yet, there’s more to share! In honor of its 20th birthday, Half-Life 2 has been given a unique update. This update bundles together the original Half-Life 2 game, Episode One, and Episode Two into one complete set. Additionally, it has received several bug fixes and enhancements for smooth play on the Steam Deck. For a detailed look at these changes, check out the Half-Life website.
This celebration for Half-Life 2 is only a part of a larger event taking place this weekend. In addition to the sale, which encompasses the entire Half-Life franchise, Valve has also shared a documentary about Half-Life 2 on their YouTube channel. You can watch it below.
Half-Life 2 is widely regarded as a timeless video game masterpiece. Several years ago, it placed first on Shacknews Chatty Community’s list of the Top 100 PC Games of All-Time, outranking games like Quake, Deus Ex, and the original Half-Life. It’s expected to be inducted into the Shacknews Hall of Fame in the future. NVIDIA is currently collaborating with the Half-Life community to upgrade the game as part of the upcoming Half-Life 2 RTX: A Remix Project. For now, you can grab the original Half-Life 2 for free on Steam. Don’t wait too long, though, because the price will go back up to $9.99 USD starting Monday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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