Released on April 17, 2026, this free version for Portal 2 owners includes the capability to import and play all maps from Half-Life 2 .

While the original and Half-Life 2 are currently listed for purchase at their standard prices on Steam , several modern community projects and recent anniversary events offer free ways to experience the franchise. Current Free Half-Life Content (April 2026)

This new free-to-download mod available on ModDB lets you play through the events of the first game from the perspective of a marine.