Half-Life: Alyx is coming out in a matter of weeks, and we already know that the game will be heavily VR based.
Here's everything you need to know about the release date, price, pre-order and system requirements.
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Release date
Half-Life: Alyx will launch in March 2020 - however, the exact date and time is unknown.
Look away now console fans, there's nothing confirmed for you - Alyx seems, for the immediate future anyway, a PC exclusive.
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Who knows, though, hopefully it'll find its way on to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
And you won't need a monster rig to run it...
Half-Life: Alyx system requirements
The Index itself demands for 8 GB RAM and a GTX 970 at minimum.
However a closer look reveals it won't take a beast of PC to meet the minimum specs:
MINIMUM:OS: Windows 10Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600Memory: 12 GB RAMGraphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM
FREE GAME: Half-Life: Alyx will be free to those who own a Valve Index VR headset
It won't just be limited to Valve VR hardware - Alyx will compatible with the HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and Oculus Quest if you have the PC link cable.
Half-Life: Alyx cost
What we do know is that the game will cost $60, but is free to anyone who owns a Valve Index VR headset, which is a pretty good deal. Well, that's until you see the price.
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There are headset deals going for upwards of £500 on the main Valve site, but many have sold out, leaving only the super expensive packages (upwards of £600).
The good news is that Alyx won't just be limited to Valve VR hardware - it will be compatible with the HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and Oculus Quest if you have the PC link cable.
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