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Portal 2 News
The latest news and rumors about Portal 2 for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Portal 2 updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Portal 2 for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
Fans Release a “Garry’s Mod for Portal 2”: Free Remaster with a New Engine, Tools, and Workshop
On April 17, the beta of Portal 2: Community Edition (P2:CE) launched — a fan-made remaster of Portal 2, built specifically for modders. The project has been in development for several years and received official approval from Valve.
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April 18, 2026
“I almost slept with GLaDOS”: Portal 2 lead designer says crunch nearly cost him his marriage
Josh Weier, lead designer of Portal 2, in an interview with the Kiwi Talkz podcast recalled the final weeks of development of Valve’s iconic game. According to him, the team was so immersed in the process that they kept adding new elements even as the deadline approached — and it came at a heavy cost, especially for him personally.
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April 13, 2026
Portal 2’s lead designer reveals why Gabe Newell stepped away from game development after 2011
Gabe Newell is one of the most influential figures in the gaming industry. As the co-founder and president of Valve Corporation, he stood behind the creation of Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Portal, and Dota 2, while the launch of Steam in 2003 fundamentally changed how millions of players buy and run games. However, the last title where Newell was credited as a producer was Portal 2 in 2011. So what happened?
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April 8, 2026
PC Gamer Reveals Updated Top 100 Best PC Games — The Witcher 3 Only Lands in Fourth Place
The PC Gamer team has unveiled its annual Top 100 Best PC Games list, featuring both recent releases and timeless classics. This year, editors evaluated games based on three main criteria: quality, significance, and uniqueness.
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October 20, 2025
The Best Games of the 2010s Named — From Skyrim and The Witcher 3 to Bloodborne and Portal 2
The editors of GameRant have revisited the most influential and beloved games of the decade — from puzzles and RPGs to adventures that defined entire genres.
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October 16, 2025
Stardew Valley Overtakes Portal 2 as the Highest-Rated Game on Steam
The rankings of the highest-rated games on Steam have recently been updated, and a new title has claimed the top spot. Stardew Valley, the beloved farming simulator, has officially surpassed Valve’s Portal 2 to become the platform’s most highly rated game by user reviews.
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July 5, 2025
Top 10 Best Mods of 2024 Chosen by Players
ModDB users have voted for the best modifications of 2024. Topping the list is the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly mod, which is based on S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.
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December 29, 2024
Portal 2 Graphics Improved with Ray Tracing
The puzzle game Portal 2 was released back in 2011, but even today the graphics in the game do not look outdated. However, a modder with the nickname xoxor4d decided that this is not the limit, and added ray tracing to the game.
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November 18, 2024
A gamer compiled a TOP-1000 list of the best games based on popular ratings. The Witcher 3 took 6th place
Redditor IlmeniAVG created his own TOP-1000 list of the best games in history. The list is based on more than 700 similar ratings compiled by professional publications and prestigious ceremonies.
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July 15, 2024