Project Borealis Prologue Build 16370152

Project Borealis: Prologue is a fan-made, standalone chapter that takes you back into Gordon Freeman’s HEV suit and the snow-blanketed streets of Ravenholm. Serving as a prelude to the full Project Borealis experience, this prologue builds on the cliffhanger of Half-Life 2: Episode Two and offers a taste of the story’s next phase.

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In this reimagined Ravenholm, drifting snow hides both the town’s tragic past and new, deadly surprises. Familiar enemies return in fresh forms, and unexplored nooks conceal secrets waiting to be uncovered. Every corner of the frozen ghost town invites you to rediscover its haunting beauty-and its lurking dangers.

Thanks to Unreal Engine 5, the world looks better than ever: ice-coated rooftops sparkle in pale light, shadows stretch across abandoned buildings, and the unsettling noises of distant headcrabs heighten the tension. Despite these visual upgrades, the game stays true to the signature movement and combat mechanics that fans know and love from Half-Life 2.

Key Features:
- A concise, self-contained chapter offering an early look at the full Project Borealis project
- Authentic Half-Life 2-style physics, weapon handling, and level design
- Completely overhauled, modern visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5
- An original musical score that enhances the atmosphere

Built by Icebreaker Industries LLC with no official ties to Valve, this prologue is a true labor of love from fans to fans. It stands as the opening bridge between everything you’ve experienced in City 17 and the broader world still to come. Project Borealis: Prologue can be downloaded now-prepare to step back into Ravenholm and continue the journey.