Xen is one of the many mysterious locations within the vast multiverse of Half-Life that holds many secrets. With humanity discovering it during the 20th century, they had unknowingly begun a war with The Nihilanth, and later, would be introduced to the Combine Empire.
Just how important is Xen to the future of humanity? What benefits do the G-Man and his employers see in the borderworld and how does the story of Xen end? I explored the lore behind Xen in the Half-Life universe.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Background and Formation of Xen
03:38 The Habitation of Xen
11:58 The New Power Hierarchy of Xen
14:45 Humanity's Discovery of Xen
17:39 The Fight for Planet Earth
22:07 Legacy
24:32 Closing Thoughts
28:02 Ending
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