Recently, players remembered Half-Life: Alyx again. Users noticed that records of a mysterious update appeared in the SteamDB database.
A repository with the description "the previous release" is mentioned. EFJO noted that the identifier of this build matches the identifier of the publicly available version of the game.
It is assumed that Valve may be preparing an update for Half-Life: Alyx related to Steam Frame — a wireless virtual reality headset with controllers.
Earlier, rumors began to circulate that Steam Frame would be more expensive than some expected. Insider blogger Tyler Mcvicker expressed the opinion that the price tag could reach up to $1500.
Recently, a modder showed a prototype of a project that will allow playing Half-Life: Alyx fully without a VR device. He is currently working on a public demo, but it does not yet have a specific release date or window.
Several years ago, a similar "NoVR" project for Half-Life: Alyx was released by other modders. At that time, tech enthusiasts were able to run the game on the portable Steam Deck device.