Valve writer Erik Wolpaw rejoins company Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Valve writer Erik Wolpaw rejoins company A new episode. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 4 Jan 2019 41 comments Erik Wolpaw, best known for his work on Portal and Half Life 2's Episodes, has rejoined Valve after more than a year away. Wolpaw left Valve in February 2017 to work on Double Fine's upcoming Psychonauts sequel. He co-wrote the original Psychonauts back in 2005 before his decade-long stint at Valve began. While at Valve, Wolpaw worked on Half-Life 2 Episode 1 and 2, Portal, Left 4 Dead and Portal 2. His departure in 2017 was widely seen as a symptom of Valve's recent lack of game releases - and came amidst the exodus of three other high profile Valve writers: Jay Pinkerton, Chet Faliszek and Marc Laidlaw. But now Wolpaw, at least, appears to have returned. His name can be found in the credits for Valve's just-released Artifact (as spotted by Reddit user Trenchman). Valve games traditionally list all full-time employees at the studio at the time of the game's release. Seeking further clarification, Trenchman emailed Valve boss Gabe Newell about the matter - who replied and confirmed it was true. Valve News Network has since contacted Trenchman and confirmed the email's legitimacy. I'm trying to confirm the legitimacy of this email, however according to it, Erik Wolpaw is back at Valve. The co-writer of the Half Life episodes, Portal and Portal 2. pic.twitter.com/Jy1WSIw3ZS- Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) January 4, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The sender of the email confirming the return of Erik Wolpaw to Valve has given me the specfics to prove it's legitimacy. He is back, holy shit. @Wolpaw- Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) January 4, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Of course, there's no word on what Wolpaw may currently be working on. Valve's only other announced game, In the Valley of Gods, is being developed by the newly-acquired Campo Santo. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store