Gabe Follower, the uncle who first predicted "Deadlock", said that Valve will release "Half-Life 3" this year.Tyler McVicker, a well-known Valve data miner who discovered Half-Life: Aylx, also added that the news will be announced within two weeks.

Insider Gaming reporter Mike Shaw said that no relevant news will be announced during TGA 2025, and famous uncle Tom Henderson pointed out in his podcast that Valve plans to launch a highly anticipated game in March 2026, which may be launched as a Steam Machine exclusive game.

"Yeah, probably March, or, um, probably March because I heard there's a big game coming out in March, but I can't reveal it yet."

Previously, well-known whistleblower Shpeshal Nick also hinted that Valve will announce a blockbuster video game and reiterated that the game will still be launched after the Steam Machine is released.