A newly-releasedHalf-Lifemod is bringing the chaotic, fast-paced multiplayer combat ofHaloto theHalf-Lifeengine, showing off several matches with re-createdHalomaps.Half-Lifehas been one of the staples of Valve’s lineup since the beginning, with the franchise once serving as the flagship series for the eventual Steam developer. TheHalf-Lifegames have often been regarded as some of the greatest PC games of all-time, with the rumoredHalf-Life 3being the subject of countless rumors and memes. Now, a new mod is mashingHalf-Lifeup with another iconic franchise.
WhileHalf-Lifeserved as Valve’s most recognizable series,Halowas a franchise that helped to put Microsoft on the map within the gaming industry.Halo: Combat Evolvedwas the highlight of the original Xbox’s launch lineup, with the game going on to become the second highest-selling game of its console generation.Halowould spawn a successful series with six main-series games and a plethora of spinoffs, even receivinga live-actionHaloseriesfrom Paramount in 2022. A passionate team of modders has now broughtHalo’s beloved multiplayer gameplay toHalf-Life.
A new reveal trailer from mod team The Phoenix Project is showing off gameplay of theHalo: Goldsourcemod forHalf-Life. The ambitious mod showcase features a recreation ofHalo’s multiplayer game modewithin theHalf-Lifeengine, complete with some of theHalofranchise’s most iconic guns. The official mod listing on ModDB also reveals that the mod comes with full controller support, aiming to replicate the experience of theHalofranchise’s original gameplay. The mod even implements a Shield meter based onHalo’s system, rather than the HP system used inHalf-Life.
Half-Life Mod Adds Halo’s Multiplayer Combat
The impressiveHalomod forHalf-Lifeis reportedly not done with the game leaving its beta testing. TheHalo: Goldsourceteam confirmed that The Phoenix Project have “big plans” fortheHalomodin the future, claiming that they plan to release major updates to the game every three to four months. The mod team even hinted at when the 1.1 update would be arriving for the game, referring to the “Winter 2025 Update” as the next planned patch for the game.
TheHalf-Lifemod comes as both franchises may feature some major announcements on the way. Rumors have once again resurfaced about the fabledHalf-Life 3, with a “major announcement” related to the game said to arrive in the near future. A recent leak from the PlayStation Store has also suggested thattheHalofranchise may be coming to PlayStation, potentially as a remake of the originalHalo: Combat Evolved. BothHalf-LifeandHalocould have some exciting news in the future, joining an ambitious mod combining the two franchises.
