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Even after two decades, Half-Life 2 remains one of the best games ever made. The developer, who humorously can’t seem to count to three, recently released a major update for this iconic title, giving fans another reason to revisit the game.
If you’re a new player or returning after years, you might be wondering how long the game is. After all, you don’t want to dive into a lengthy title if you’re pressed for time. Don’t worry, this guide will answer exactly that. Find out how many hours it generally takes to reach the credits screen.
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How Long is Half-Life 2?
As all great sequels should, Half-Life 2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way. One of these improvements is its length, although only by a few hours. An average playthrough of this acclaimed title will take around 15 hours to complete. If you decide to explore more and claim all the available collectibles, you can easily add another two to three hours to your playtime.
Overall, players who aim to complete everything will likely spend 18 hours or more in the sequel. Like the original game, Half-Life 2 features two major expansions, Episode 1 and Episode 2. Both expansions are included in the base game, so you won’t need to purchase them separately.
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Is It Too Late For Half Life 3?
It’s hard to believe, but Half-Life 2: Episode 2 was released almost 17 years ago, and that’s a long time for fans to hold out for a true sequel to this legendary game series. Half-Life: Alyx was a great return to the series’ world, but being only available for VR means it’s not possible to experience the game if you don’t have the expensive equipment necessary. So for most, it’s been nearly two decades without the once-most-hyped sequel of all time. With the reveal of Project White Sands, though, things seem to be coming together to hint at a final return to the Half-Life series with a true sequel in Half-Life 3 – but with all the advancements and changes in the industry, it will need to be seriously impressive to make as much of an impact on the FPS genre as its two predecessors did.
How Long Are Half-Life 2 Expansions?
Half-Life 2: Episode 1 – How Long To Beat
While Half-Life 2: Episode 1 was a critical success for Valve, many critics and players did criticize its short length. A typical run through the game offers only around 4 hours of playtime. Of course, aiming for all achievements will extend the playtime, but for most players, 4 hours is all the content it provides.
Half-Life 2: Episode 2 – How Long To Beat
Like its predecessor, Half-Life 2: Episode 2 received much-deserved praise from both critics and fans. Fortunately, this expansion was a bit longer, clocking in at around 6 hours to reach the credits screen, which is around 50% longer than Episode 1. You can add a few more hours of content by thoroughly exploring, finding all the collectibles, and locating and destroying all the grubs.
If you’re a player who aims to unlock all the achievements in
Half-Life 2
, you can easily double your playtime. To make the process easier, be sure to
check out our achievement guide
for helpful tips.
- Franchise
- Half-Life
- Released
- November 16, 2004
- Engine
- source, havok
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 13 Hours