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Both episodes of Half-Life 2 are now playable standalone on Quest

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Key Takeaway Half-Life 2’s two episodes are playable as standalone experiences on Quest, removing the need for the full base game.
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Both episodes of Half-Life 2 are now playable standalone on Quest

Both episodes of Half-Life 2 are now playable standalone on Quest

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