Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Update

Valve’s beloved first-person shooter gets a graphical and feature overhaul

Valve has released a major update for Half-Life 2, celebrating the game's 20th anniversary. The update includes a number of new features and improvements, including developer commentary, improved graphics, and a 2-hour documentary.

Developer Commentary

One of the most exciting new features in the update is the addition of developer commentary. This commentary is accessible from the game's main menu, and it features insights from the game's developers on the design, development, and release of Half-Life 2.

Improved Graphics

The update also includes a number of graphical improvements. These improvements include higher-resolution textures, improved lighting, and new particle effects. The game now looks more visually stunning than ever before.

2-Hour Documentary

In addition to the developer commentary and graphical improvements, the update also includes a 2-hour documentary. This documentary, titled "Half-Life 2: Raising the Bar," chronicles the development of the game and features interviews with the game's developers.

The Half-Life 2 20th Anniversary Update is a major update that adds a number of new features and improvements to the game. These features include developer commentary, improved graphics, and a 2-hour documentary.

The update is available now for free on Steam.