Valve News Network alleged that the company “change[d] everything about their future plans for virtual reality, public communication, and game development in general” as a result of this keen interest in Half-Life: Alyx.
Valve has stated that Left 4 Dead 3 is not happening, in response to the report that alleged it was in development after the enthusiastic reception to Half-Life: Alyx (via IGN).
This statement is in response to the report from Valve News Network that claimed “Left 4 Dead 3 is real” and “Left 4 Dead VR is also real.”
The report explained that Valve was floored by the fevered hype for Half-Life: Alyx, and wanted to boost the portfolio of the Valve Index.