Half-Life 2: Entropy Zero Uprising - A Look at the Unofficial Sequel

14 April 2023 / by Fabian Roßbach
Half-Life 2: Entropy Zero Uprising - A Look at the Unofficial Sequel

Entropy Zero Uprising – A New Perspective on Half-Life 2

While Valve continues to keep us waiting for Half-Life 3 (yes, we still believe), fans of the legendary Steam FPS game have taken it upon themselves to keep the world and story of Gordon Freeman alive. In 2022, Entropy Zero emerged – a professionally made and extensive mod for Half-Life 2. Now, a completely new campaign called Entropy Zero Uprising follows, where you play as a Civil Protection officer during the climax of the rebellion in the main game.

Returning to the Half-Life 2 Universe with Entropy Zero Uprising

Entropy Zero Uprising is actually a mod for Half-Life 2 Episode Two, but it mainly builds upon the story of Entropy Zero – making it a sort of mod of a mod. Fully voiced and with multiple custom campaign levels, you take on the role of a Civil Protection soldier fighting against the human rebels during the final missions of the original Half-Life 2 story.

New weapons, driving sections, and an original soundtrack

Entropy Zero Uprising not only offers an alternative perspective on the Half-Life 2 story, but also brings some new features to the game. These include new weapons, driving sections, individually designed maps, and even a completely new soundtrack. Do you remember Blue Shift and Opposing Force for the original Half-Life? Entropy Zero and Entropy Zero Uprising serve a similar function: they offer additional DLC-like campaigns that tell the original story from a different perspective.

More episodes in the works

The best part is: this is just the beginning! More episodes of the Entropy Zero Uprising series are apparently in the works. Even as we continue to wonder what's happening with Half-Life 3, we can rely on the great work of Half-Life modders. You can download Entropy Zero Uprising here. However, note that you also need a copy of Half-Life 2 Episode Two and the original Entropy Zero mod, which can be purchased through Steam.

For Half-Life fans and those who want to become one

If you're a big Half-Life fan or just curious about this legendary game series, Entropy Zero Uprising is a great way to dive into the world of Gordon Freeman. And while we eagerly await possible news about Half-Life 3, we can still enjoy some of the best old games or look forward to upcoming games that will be released in 2023.

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