'Half Life 3' release date news update: Third game title to come out in 2018; VR version release in 2019?

The highly anticipated "Half-Life 3" has been in the rumor mill for quite some time now. Ever since the second installment of the franchise was released almost 10 years ago, fans could not stop talking about another sequel of the video game series. According to the latest reports, game developer Valve Corporation is said to be preparing for the 20^{th anniversary of the popular game in 2018. Many fans are expecting the third installment to come out during that time.}

For more than a decade, players have been waiting for the follow-up game to arrive. Many of them believe that there is no other perfect time to roll out the third game of the series but on its 20^{th anniversary. However, the company has yet to confirm these reports, much less provide significant details with regard to its development and release date.}

Previous reports suggest that the game is already in the works. According to some industry experts, Valve Corporation already has a team that is currently working on the third installment of the series. According to a report by Neurogadget , "Half-Life 3" is being developed today, which will be available in full VR platform. If rumors prove to be true, players will have the opportunity to experience the game like never before.

Meanwhile, PC Game SN reported that the much awaited "Half-Life 3" Virtual Reality or VR version will arrive exclusively for HTC Vive V2. There are reports saying that the VR version will come out in 2019, which will be a year after the rumored release of the game on consoles and Windows PC. Fans will surely get the opportunity to enjoy the game using motion-tracked props.

As of the moment, Valve Corporation has yet to provide concrete details about the development of the rumored game. Stay tuned for more updates with regard to the series' third installment.