Half-Life 3's story wouldn't be 'easy,' ex Valve writer Chet Faliszek says: "Any sequel is a disaster nightmare that I never want to do"

Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek said writing a potential Half-Life 3 would be hard because it must fit Valve’s existing lore.

He pointed to Half-Life 2 Episode Two and other unresolved details as major constraints on any sequel story.

Faliszek said he dislikes writing sequels in established universes, calling them a nightmare of continuity and fan scrutiny.

The comments underscore why a long-awaited Half-Life follow-up faces heavy narrative baggage and intense expectations.