Hackers Discover Half-Life 2 Files Hidden in Portal Switch Port
Since Valve's debut in the late 1990s, the studio has become one of the most ubiquitous names in gaming. Beyond the widespread success and popularity of its major franchises like Half-Life and Counter-Strike, Valve revolutionized the online marketplace for gaming with the launch of Steam in 2002. Many of the developer's classic games like Half-Life 2 and Portal have seen universal praise and achieved iconic status among fans. Now, the newest version of Portal released for the Nintendo Switch has seen an interesting discovery hidden within the game's files.
The surprise launch of Portal: Companion Collection following Nintendo's Partner Showcase was a momentous occasion for the fan-favorite franchise. Portal: Companion Collection marks the first time a Valve-developed game has released on a Nintendo console. While Nintendo had previously released the Clockstone-developed Bridge Constructor: Portal spinoff, none of Valve's in-house entries had ever come to Nintendo platforms. However, hackers have quickly noticed that Portal: Companion Collection is secretly housing Half-Life 2 files as well, tucked away within the compilation.
Portal: Companion Collection Surprise-Launched
Twitter user OatmealDome shared the surprise discovery Tuesday following the Companion Collection's release after diving into its files. While the user confirmed the Switch version's similarities to the previously released port to Nvidia Shield, they also discovered a wealth of Half-Life 2 files contained within. Though they confirmed «finding Half-Life 2 files is expected,» given Portal's use of Half-Life 2 assets, the port reportedly contains unnecessary files such as NPCs and models exclusive to Half-Life 2.
In later testing, OatmealDome was even able to
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