It's a surreal moment in PC gaming history: the release of the new Half-Life game is just hours away, and while a VR-only game is not what anyone expected from the long-awaited sequel to Half-Life 2, Valve has made Half-Life: Alyx a serious game in its own right.

Half-Life: Alyx Preload is Already on Steam: Alyx is already available on Steam, but when the hell will the game be unlocked?

Thankfully, that's not a hard mystery. According to a recent Valve tweet, Half-Life: Alyx will unlock in the US on Monday, March 23 at 10am PDT/1pm EDT. This time is listed with the rest of the world.

If your time zone is not listed above, we have you covered. Head over to this time zone converter and enter your city or time zone. This site will show you when Half-Life: Alyx will be playable in your region.

Since we are talking about VR, let's make sure all the other important boxes are checked before the release time approaches. That means making sure the sensor tower is in place, the controllers are charged, and there's enough space to not rub your toes on the coffee table or punch your grandmother's picture. And while you're at it, read everything you need to know about Half-Life: Alix