Half-Life 3 reported to be open world, according to French site

French site, Le Journal du Gamer has reported long-awaited Half-Life 3 to be open world. Below is a translation of the article. (Thanks, Gamingbolt!)
“A trusted source who wishes to remain anonymous told us yet confidential details the development of Half-Life 3. According to her, Valve has decided to make his legendary shooter game … open-world! According to her, Half-Life 3 FPS will always be a very action-oriented, but with many RPG elements: open-world, quests and NPCs will be waiting for you! One of the inspirations the developers would also be the series of Elder Scrolls (Skyrim, Oblivion)."

So, what do you guys think? I really hope this isn't true, as HL has always been seen as a linear shooter in my eyes.