According to data miner Gabe Follower, references to many elements that could be included in the future game have been found in Source 2’s engine code, including intelligent NPCs that will react to the player’s actions and even engage in dialogue with them, as well as a complex system for simulating the characters’ moods.
There have also been hints of an open world, dynamic day and night cycles, and realistic weather conditions in the code.
The game will focus on a new level of graphics, including advanced technologies for synchronizing animation with speech and realistic hair simulation.
Of particular interest is the gravity mechanics, which will apparently become a key element of the game.
Traces of a reporting system were also found in the code, which could indicate that internal testing of the game will begin soon, though as one insider noted, it could be another few years before an official announcement.
Source: Ferra
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