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Portal 2

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

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DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~92d·last 9d ago·3 recorded in 6 months

Is Portal 2 still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

98.9
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

98.7% of 467,957 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 98.7. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 9 days ago — adding 0.2.

reception 98.7·support +0.2·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$1.99$9.99−80%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

9 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~92 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

0

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 92 days and were last heard 9 days ago — within their normal range. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 3 developer posts. It is currently 80% below its usual price.

Last successful news check: Oct 8, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

Two years of development

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5 announcements · 0 substantial · 20 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 29, 2026
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2: - Security and exploit fixes reported via HackerOne. - Removed an obsolete URL from the Super 8 teaser.

PC GamerAug 30, 2026
A massive cache of Valve data has reportedly leaked online, appearing to include Portal 2's elusive beta build and a potential weapon from Half-Life 2: Episode 3

massive cache of internal builds from Valve has reportedly leaked online, including beta builds of several classic Valve titles and possible weapons from Half-Life 2's cancelled third episode... Read more.

PCGamesNJun 30, 2026
Portal 2 just got a Steam Frame compatibility rating, hinting at the VR headset's imminent launch

Valve has already committed to the Steam Frame launch sometime this summer, and a fresh clue has just appeared. Portal 2 just got given its Steam Frame compatibility rating, which shows the classic Valve puzzler is rated as Playable. Read t…

Community AnnouncementsJun 29, 2026
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed failing to launch on Linux.

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed subtitles not playing during end credits. - Fixed not returning to the main menu when credits finish. - Security and exploit fixes reported via HackerOne.

PC GamerApr 18, 2026
Portal 2: Community Edition promises to take the game's modding potential to new heights, and it's out in open beta now

Portal 2 is one of the easiest-to-recommend games in the entire medium, and part of that is down to the custom levels scene it's inspired for over a decade now. There are around a million on the game's Steam Workshop entry alone—and if you'…

PCGamesNApr 18, 2026
15 years on, Portal 2 Community Edition just breathed new life into Valve's classic

Portal 2 is 15 years old this weekend, and while that's terrifying if you remember its launch as vividly as I do, it's cause for celebration. Valve's humor-laden puzzle game is still the most pristine and easy to recommend offshoot of its g…

PC GamerApr 1, 2026
Gabe Newell stepped back from game design during Portal 2's development, because 'he always wanted to be part of the team, but being Gabe and being in his position, that never really worked'

Gabe Newell remains the CEO of Valve, but it's no secret that he stepped back from actively running the company some time ago: he says himself he's been "retired for a long time." Newell now divides his days between various other pursuits, …

GamingOnLinuxFeb 6, 2025
Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux

Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/portal-2-gets-a-compatibil…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 5, 2025
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed a compatibility issue that was causing a crash on Linux clients.

Community AnnouncementsJan 20, 2025
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed exploits used to crash remote players.

GamingOnLinuxOct 21, 2024
Portal 2 project lead wants Valve to return to single-player games

During PAX Aus 2024 not only did we get the Steam Deck for Australia announcement, but the project leader on Valve's own Portal 2 did an interview with KIWI TALKZ. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/portal-2-p…

PCGamesNSep 19, 2024
Here are some of the best Steam games most own but too few have played

There are some games it feels like literally everyone has played - or at least heard of. Half-Life. Portal. Left 4 Dead. The list goes on, and on, and on. But despite their popularity and status as PC gaming icons, new data from SteamIDFind…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunSep 12, 2024
Steam Families is out of beta, letting you share games with up to five others

Steam’s family sharing feature Steam Families is now available to everyone on the platform, letting up to six total people share games from a single library, with each individual having access to their own saved games, achievements, and wor…

Community AnnouncementsJun 24, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2: - Fixed a remote code execution exploit and out-of-memory exploit in cooperative mode.

Community AnnouncementsJun 3, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2: - Fixed some exploits that could lead to crashes or remote code execution against a co-op partner. Reported via HackerOne.

VG247Mar 19, 2024
Good news, Steam's just introduced a better way to enjoy dodgy smut and 6/10s with your grandparents

Playing video games with your family is definitely never a recipe for arguments, and Steam’s just introduced an improved way to definitely not get into such arguments. Steam Families, now available in beta, will let you do a bunch of stuff …

Community AnnouncementsFeb 5, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed the ping tool not working in co-op.

Community AnnouncementsFeb 2, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed not being able to play local splitscreen.

Community AnnouncementsFeb 2, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

An update has been released for Portal 2. - Fixed several exploits that could crash a coop partner's game. All reported via HackerOne.

PCGamesNJan 17, 2024
Portal Revolution is so good it makes me miss the old Valve

Portal fans were eating well for a while. The first game, which introduced portals as a puzzle-solving concept, launched in 2007 to much acclaim and was followed three years later by the equally beloved Portal 2. This expansive sequel added…

VG247Jan 14, 2024
Valve shuts down a cool looking N64 Portal demake, but its dev doesn't want you to be mad at anyone

Portal 64, a very cool-looking Nintendo 64-inspired Portal demake, was cancelled earlier this week because of Valve, but its dev doesn't want you to be mad at anyone. We all love a good demake, and Portal 64 was looking like it was set to b…

VG247Jan 7, 2024
Portal: Revolution isn't official, but it is an incredibly impressive-looking mod with an original story

Those that are craving a whole new Portal adventure will probably be interested in Portal: Revolution, a big new mod filled with new puzzles and original voice acting. We're probably not going to get another Portal game from Valve any time …

VG247Jan 7, 2024
Portal: Revolution isn't official, but it is an incredibly impressive-looking mod with an original story

Those that are craving a whole new Portal adventure will probably be interested in Portal: Revolution, a big new mod filled with new puzzles and original voice acting. We're probably not going to get another Portal game from Valve any time …

PCGamesNJan 7, 2024
Massive Portal mod eight years in the making already flying on Steam

Portal 2's biggest mod in years is out, and the project is already flying off the metaphorical Steam shelves and sitting at an incredibly high review score. With 40 puzzles, a new narrative, and around eight hours of gameplay, Portal Revolu…

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJan 6, 2024
Portal: Revolution is a huge, eight-hour mod that bridges the gap between Portal 1 and 2

Portal: Revolution is an eight hour fan-made Portal 2 prequel, with 40 new test chambers, voiced characters and new puzzle mechanics. It looks seriously impressive and it's out now, with a trailer below. Read more

Rock, Paper, ShotgunJan 6, 2024
Portal: Revolution is a huge, eight-hour mod that bridges the gap between Portal 1 and 2

Portal: Revolution is an eight hour fan-made Portal 2 prequel, with 40 new test chambers, voiced characters and new puzzle mechanics. It looks seriously impressive and it's out now, with a trailer below. Read more

PCGamesNJan 6, 2024
Steam's top-rated game sees free prequel delayed as Valve reviews it

Saturday, January 6 Portal 2 Revolution is now available as a free download for Portal 2 as a mod. Portal 2, the top-rated game on Steam since launch in 2011, has seen its fan-made eight-hour prequel campaign delayed as Valve is still revie…

Community AnnouncementsJan 5, 2024
Portal 2 - Update

- Fixed several remote code execution and crash exploits against co-op partners. All reported via HackerOne. - Fixed a regression in targeting some entities with the ping tool.

GamingOnLinuxNov 20, 2023
Portal: Revolution is an upcoming fully-featured Portal 2 prequel mod

Well this is exciting! Modders sure do some amazing stuff with Valve games. Portal: Revolution releasing 5th January, 2024 is a new story with original characters, acting as a full gameplay prequel to Portal 2. Read the full article here: h…