EA and Valve also announced the final titles for the games formerly known as Half-Life 2: Episode 2, which the publisher will release in two "product configurations." First is the Orange Box Half-Life 2: Episode One is the first of a series of stand-alone episodes based on HL2, the popular and acclaimed shooter epic. This episode takes place right after the events in HL2, as Gordon and Alyx flee from City 17, fighting against creatures who were previous blocked from enetering the city. It was available for pre-load and pre-purchase through Steam on May 1, 2006, with Half-Life Deathmatch: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch immediately available for play as part of the package. Episode One was rereleased in the compilation The Orange Box for Mac, PC , Xbox 360 , and PlayStation 3 . About. Half-Life 3 Confirmed is a catchphrase associated with the rumored announcement of the fifth installment in the popular Half-Life franchise developed by Valve. Since the release of Half-Life 2: Episode 2 in October 2007, fans have long anticipated the next installment in the franchise, which over time lead to numerous intentionally fake Release 2 of the mod contains: 28 levels created by Valve during the development of Half-Life 2: Episode One. 6 demonstration levels created by Lever Softworks to show cut weapons and sequences from Episode One. A short playable campaign of Episode One beta levels, some remade by Lever Softworks. Russian and German localizations. Release Date, Trailers, News, Reviews, Guides, Gameplay and more for Half-Life 2: Episode Two Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second of a series of stand-alone episodes based on HL2, the Half-Life 2: November 16, 2004 First Valve title to require Steam to run, digital and retail. Half-Life 2: Deathmatch: December 1, 2004 Day of Defeat: Source: September 26, 2005 Remake of Day of Defeat in the Source engine. Half-Life 2: Lost Coast: October 27, 2005 A tech demo showcasing high-dynamic-range rendering. Half-Life 2: Episode One Release Date, Trailers, News, Reviews, Guides, Gameplay and more for Half-Life 2: Episode Three Half-Life 2: Episode Three is the third of a series of stand-alone episodes based on HL2, the mze69g.