The Outlands

"Hey, I know that peak! You can see it from White Forest!"

- Alyx Vance

The White Forest, also known as the "Outland", is the location for Half-Life 2: Episode Two. This alpine region is located north of City 17's outskirts and is towered over by an unnamed peak known by Alyx.

Features


There can be found cone trees, streams, an abandoned mine colonized by Antlions, the White Forest Inn, the rebel base White Forest, several villages and minor resistance bases, connected by a road in a state of disrepair with a number of abandoned cars, similar to the Highway 17 state. Various other structures include radio stations, industrial warehouses and bridge houses, which are often infested with Headcrabs. Gordon and Alyx end up in the area after their train crashed and start their journey on foot. Then their reach the White Forest base with a customized 1969 Dodge Charger.