Project Borealis: Prologue is a fan-made game which expands on the classic episodic series by Valve Software. Return to a snow covered Ravenholm and experience the iconic town reimagined in an arctic atmosphere and modern graphics.
All Reviews:
Mostly Positive (4,523) - 73% of the 4,523 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Nov 11, 2024

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About This Game

Return to the snow-covered streets of Ravenholm in this reimagined continuation of the beloved Half-Life saga. Project Borealis: Prologue is a fan-made gaming experience set before the events of Project Borealis. 

Project Borealis and Project Borealis: Prologue are fan creations developed by Icebreaker Industries LLC and not affiliated with Valve Corporation.

The Legacy Continues

Inspired by the epic cliffhanger from Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Project Borealis represents a fan-made effort to realize a cohesive story conclusion to the episodic series. This prologue chapter invites players back into the HEV suit of Gordon Freeman, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of his journey.

A Familiar Yet Different World

Step into a Ravenholm transformed by time and the elements. The once-familiar town now lies buried under a blanket of snow, hiding the past and new present dangers beneath its pristine surface. As you navigate through this hauntingly beautiful landscape, you'll encounter some classic enemies reimagined and completely new secrets hidden within.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5

Experience the Half-Life universe like never before with stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. From the glint of ice on abandoned buildings to the eerie scuttle of headcrabs in the distance, great attention has been given to preserve the uniquely immersive feeling of the original games.

Features

  • A condensed, standalone game experience showcasing an early look and feel of the upcoming full Project Borealis game

  • A faithful recreation of iconic Half-Life 2 movement and gameplay mechanics

  • Completely updated visuals

  • An original score

For the Fans, By the Fans

Project Borealis: Prologue is a labor of love, created by passionate fans determined to see the Half-Life story through to its conclusion. While this prologue is just the beginning — acting as a bridge between the familiar and the unknown — it represents our commitment to delivering an experience worthy of the Half-Life legacy.

The journey that began so long ago in City 17 is far from over — and Ravenholm is just the first step into a larger world waiting to be explored.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game may contain content not appropriate for all ages. Frequent Violence or Gore, Disturbing Creature Designs

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Core i5-8500 / Ryzen 5 1600
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12 Ultimate / Vulkan 1.3
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 6 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: Core i5-12600K / Ryzen 7 5700X3D
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 12 Ultimate
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 6 GB available space

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