Half-Life FPS Discovery: Prerelease Build Surfaces from Decades-Old CD
Half-Life FPS Discovery from Old Storage CD
2024 has been a goldmine of Half-Life discoveries. The series has sneakily reappeared in a Counter-Strike 2 update, a mysterious Half-Life 2 patch might hint towards 20th-anniversary celebrations, and Half-Life 3 feels closer than it’s ever been. There’s never been a better time to dig into Gordan Freeman’s silent adventures.
A Treasured Beta Build Found
If you’re as much a fan of beta builds and cut content as I am, I’ve got a real treat for you. A decades-old disc containing a prerelease Half-Life build has been found, and it’s been archived for good measure.
- Chad Jessup claims they beta-tested the original Half-Life for Valve back in the late ‘90s, discovering an old beta disc of the FPS.
- Thought lost, Jessup just found the CD as they moved their storage units into their garage.
Significance of the Discovery
Jessup documented all their findings in a Twitter thread, revealing that the Half-Life beta CD has intriguing differences from the launch version.
- This version is a few weeks before the full release, featuring unfinished levels and other unique attributes.
- Notable elements include a rogue Pepsi Machine, technical documents, and late-game development changes.
Fans can check out the archived version of the Half-Life Beta Net Test for a nostalgic dive into the pre-release era.
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