Valve, L.L.C. today announced a number of enhancements and updates are being prepared for Half-Life, the epic action thriller named Game of the Year by over 50 publications. The releases will include new Half-Life technology, new Half-Life multiplayer games, updated versions of popular game modifications (MODs), and new toolsets for MOD authors.

Continued support for Half-Life has been an important factor in helping us achieve 2 million copies sold worldwide and becoming the number one action game played online,” said Gabe Newell, manager director of Valve, L.L.C. This next round of releases will put some of our next generation tools in the hands of MOD authors, greatly increase the size of our online community, as well as enhance the Dreamcast version of Half-Life.” Specific details on the new releases will be made available over the next two weeks.