Half-Life: Alyx Campaign

Lore & Background

The Combine occupation has suppressed free will across Earth using a suppression field that neutralizes Vortigaunt abilities. Eli Vance discovers this field can be disabled, offering hope for the resistance movement against the alien overlords. Alyx must navigate dangerous zones filled with Headcrabs and Striders to secure the technology needed to turn the tide of war. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and legacy within the Resistance, establishing connections between human rebels and enslaved alien allies.

Reader's Guide

The story timeline bridges the gap between the Black Mesa incident and the arrival of Gordon Freeman in City 17. It details the early resistance efforts against the Combine occupation years after the Seven Hour War. Alyx Vance leads a mission to disable the Suppression Field, which controls Vortigaunt powers across Earth. This mission involves infiltrating high-security facilities and battling alien fauna within urban ruins. The climax results in a significant loss for the Resistance leadership, permanently altering their capabilities before Gordon Freeman's return. These events establish the political and military landscape seen at the beginning of Half-Life 2, completing the narrative arc leading into the second game.

Did You Know?

• Half-Life: Alyx was released in 2020, following the release of Half-Life: Alyx in 2020.
• The game is set during the Combine occupation of Earth, before Gordon Freeman arrives at the train station in Half-Life 2.