Based on the Marc Laidlaw short story--Epistle 3--Boreal Alyph aims to capture Valve’s lost vision, and bring a fun, and satisfying end to the celebrated Half-Life series. Epistle 3 is a synopsis of Half-Life 2: Episode 3, written by ex-Valve writer, Marc Laidlaw. Since its publication in the the 25th of August, 2017, Half-Life fans at Keep Away From Fire have been working hard to bring Epistle 3 to life in the source engine.

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Hello again!
Boreal Alyph has a new update to share, albeit small. No need to panic, though, as the full update is set for January…

We’ve once again improved on graphical fidelity, as well as create more art and craft more and models — but that’s not all. Level design is underway, as we experiment with new game play opportunities, combat tactics, and much more.

The details of which will be shared in January. For now, however:

We appreciate the continuous support of our community. See you again soon.

- Keep Away From Fire

Boreal Alyph Update: November 2018

Boreal Alyph Update: November 2018

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We’ve made significant progress in updating the Source Engine, as well as new additions to level design, systems, and artwork.

Update Two

Update Two

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Archive of Update Two. General info, and showcase video.

Update One

Update One

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Archive of Update One. Studio re-branding, and concept sketches.

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Guest
Guest

Stopping by to pay my respects, almost like visiting the grave of an old friend. What a shame this got canned. Now, Project Borealis is our only hope, and things aren't looking exactly fantastic for that one either. No word on their official site since 2020, and nothing from their Twitter since August of last year, though according to one user on their subreddit, it's still alive.
Vance being gone too sucks as well. EZ2's out and great, and the only big mod to really look forward to now is Inhuman. Hoping that actually comes out.

Here's to all the hoping, here's to all the hype. Hopefully something becomes of Episode 3.

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SangheiliosThel
SangheiliosThel

There is always Infinite Finality, its smaller in scope but that may help it actually be finished.

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UnstoppableGiant
UnstoppableGiant

well, actually, Vance is returning

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atexga
atexga

goodbye our last hope

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kingdruiduk.AKA.DJ
kingdruiduk.AKA.DJ

Personally I think it's all to do with politics. Especially mentioning Episode 3.
This guy is well talented but there is a stumbling block on his Journey. Vance. I was really really looking forward to that. But hey life goes on. Good luck to you.

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Taras_F97
Taras_F97

First Vance got cancelled, now Boreal Alyph, well that's really f*cked up.
I personally waited BA more than PB because of Source 1 and mods support, but looks like we have no choice right now.
Anyway, i hope PB developers will make their project to the end some day, so damn excited about how they will implement Epistle 3 script.

EDIT (Oct 8 2022): Vance has returned back to life with a new team by the wheel, now i wish some team will revive Boreal Alyph once like that :<

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Daburubareru
Daburubareru

Vance was run by a horrible person good riddance that Vance was actually cancelled.

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Joshuaortiz698
Joshuaortiz698

actually its back in development by a new team leader

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MrSaturdayKnight
MrSaturdayKnight

i need deets

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Guest
Guest

Is there any news when the demo will gonna release or does anyone have a non expired discord invitation link ?

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Humeil
Humeil

Twitter.com
look here

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Guest
Guest

I know that but in the end they said they are gonna release the stuff just like "Vance"
mod

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