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A public endpoint exposing Valve’s legacy Steam2-era data yielded about 12–13TB of old game content, including an early Half-Life 2: Episode 3 build, Portal 2 beta assets, Left 4 Dead material, and various prototypes. The dump spans 2003–2013 and reflects Valve’s transition from Steam2 to SteamPipe; it isn’t a breach but an exposed archive that archivists are still parsing, with Valve offering no official comment yet.
A ~13-terabyte Steam depot leak that surfaced on August 29 is being described as the largest video game leak to date. The Steam2 collection spans from 2003–2013 and includes prototype builds for Valve titles like Portal 2, CS:GO, and Left 4 Dead 2, along with a Half-Life 2: Episode 3 weaponizer model. Portal 2 prototypes show early intros and scrapped mechanics such as Adhesive Gel and the Paint Gun, while other entries reveal early CS:GO and L4D2 builds and maps. The canceled prequel F-Stop also has assets glimpsed in the leak. No playable Half-Life 3 or Episode 3 has surfaced yet, and the dataset is still being cataloged, with more findings likely to emerge in the coming weeks.
Over 12 terabytes of Steam data from 2003–2013 has leaked, revealing abandoned Half-Life 2: Episode 3 assets, cut Portal 2 content, and early builds like F-Stop, plus other titles and developer assets; researchers expect more discoveries as they sift through the archive.
A leaked 12TB archive of Valve development assets from 2003–2013 has surfaced online, reportedly including early Portal 2 builds, a Left 4 Dead beta, and material tied to the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode Three. Researchers are parsing the files for clues about Episode 3 and other unreleased work; Valve has not commented. The leak is separate from Valve’s earlier CEVA Logistics breach.
A public 13-terabyte Steam depot leak, dating from 2003–2013, has surfaced online with beta builds for games like Portal 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Dragon Age: Origins, and more; researchers are cataloging the contents and noting it may reflect Valve’s storage transition around SteamOS in 2013, potentially making it one of the biggest game leaks to date.
A hacker named PortalRunner has modified Portal 2's Source engine to run a functional HTTP web server, allowing in-game objects to influence web content, showcasing a creative use of the game's engine beyond its original purpose.
A fan-made mod for Portal 2, called Portal: Revolution, introduces 40 new test chambers, fresh mechanics, and a new storyline set between the events of Portal and Portal 2. Developed by Second Face Software, the mod requires Portal 2 on Steam and offers around eight hours of gameplay, featuring a new laser cube variant and puzzles using only the blue Portal Gun.
The eight-year-in-the-making Portal Revolution mod for Portal 2 has been released and is receiving high praise, with over 900 reviews on Steam and an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating. The mod, which serves as a prequel to the original game, offers 40 puzzles, a new narrative, and around eight hours of gameplay. Players are lauding it as a worthy addition to the Portal series, with some even likening it to a hypothetical Portal 3. The mod is available as a free download for owners of Portal 2 on Steam.
Portal 2, the top-rated game on Steam, is getting a free eight-hour prequel campaign called Portal: Revolution. Developed by a small team of dedicated fans, the mod takes place before the events of Portal 2 and features new characters and 40 new puzzles. The campaign is fully voiced and will be released on January 5, 2024, requiring players to own a copy of Portal 2 to play.
Steam Puzzle Fest is offering discounts on dozens of mentally challenging games until May 1. Some of the standout deals include Tetris Effect: Connected for $20, Portal 2 for $1, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 for $7.50, Catherine: Classic for $5, and Machinarium for $5. The Witness, Baba Is You, and Superliminal are also on sale. Check out the full catalog for more puzzle game deals.