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Valve's Long-Dormant Game 'In the Valley of Gods' Briefly Resurfaces

A six-second clip reveals stunning water shaders from the shelved project by Firewatch creators, now under Valve.

  • Originally announced in 2017, 'In the Valley of Gods' was set for a 2019 release before being put on hold.
  • The game was developed by Campo Santo, creators of 'Firewatch,' before Valve acquired the studio in 2018.
  • Matthew Wilde, a Valve developer known for his work on Half-Life: Alyx, shared a brief clip showcasing advanced water shaders.
  • The clip features a first-person perspective of a character navigating a water-filled cave, highlighting the game's visual potential.
  • Despite a placeholder release date of December 2029 on Steam, the game's future remains uncertain as development is still on hold.
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