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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 550 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|233|Left 4 Dead Bundle}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 550 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|233|Left 4 Dead Bundle}} also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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{{++}} Includes the campaigns of the original [[Left 4 Dead]] and its DLC. | {{++}} Includes the campaigns of the original [[Left 4 Dead]] and its DLC. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\left4dead2\media}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|l4d2_intro.bik}} and {{file|valve.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord = | + | |discord = |
|discord notes = | |discord notes = | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
− | |origin = | + | |origin = |
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
− | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 1 GB available | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 1 GB available. |
− | |ubisoft connect = | + | |ubisoft connect = |
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = |
|xbox cloud notes = | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Double and triple buffered. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 300 FPS by default.<ref> | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 300 FPS by default.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160913143805/http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report|title=New 120Hz Games Report|date=May 2023}}</ref> Use <code>-refresh xxx</code> command line parameter to set custom refresh rates. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ekUZsK2YXgd5XjjH1M7QkHIQgKO_i4bHCUdPeAd6OCo/edit#gid=0&range=A374|title=NVidia Profile Inspector - AA Flags - Google Drive|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Select the Left 4 Dead 2 profile. | # Select the Left 4 Dead 2 profile. | ||
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===Ambient occlusion=== | ===Ambient occlusion=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sq0vgFlerS-YT093TS2jEpx6xjZP7X1x1BcAs7EHXYY/edit#gid=0&range=A153|title=HBAO+ Compatibility Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/hbao-compatibility-flags-thread.387114/page-22#post-4818767|title=Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Select the Left 4 Dead 2 profile. | # Select the Left 4 Dead 2 profile. | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by «Primera Llamada» and «KROSK». Download via [https://www.nexusmods.com/left4dead2/mods/115 Nexus Mods] and [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2940589012 Steam Workshop]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen|Mouse + Keyboard in split-screen]] | {{ii}} If you want to play with only a controller and a mouse+keyboard, check [[#Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen|Mouse + Keyboard in split-screen]] | ||
# Download custom [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/357-left-4-dead-splitscreen-cfg/ split.cfg] file | # Download custom [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/357-left-4-dead-splitscreen-cfg/ split.cfg] file | ||
− | # Extract it inside | + | # Extract it inside {{folder|{{p|game}}\left4dead2\cfg}}. |
# Start the game and open the [[#Enabling the console in Source games|console]] | # Start the game and open the [[#Enabling the console in Source games|console]] | ||
− | # Load up the map | + | # Load up the desired map with the <code>ss_map #map-name#</code> command |
# Type <code>connect_splitscreen localhost 2</code> | # Type <code>connect_splitscreen localhost 2</code> | ||
# Load second player keys bindings by typing exec <code>exec split</code> in console (all bindings are reset). | # Load second player keys bindings by typing exec <code>exec split</code> in console (all bindings are reset). | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Bind controller to second player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Bind controller to second player|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Configure [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Change controller slot|x360ce]] to force controller on the guest slot | # Configure [[Xbox 360 Controller Emulator#Change controller slot|x360ce]] to force controller on the guest slot | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{file|x360ce.ini}} and {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\bin}} and rename {{file|xinput1_3.dll}} to something else |
# Follow [[#Local play|standard procedure]] | # Follow [[#Local play|standard procedure]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{--}} The file which needs be edited is packed. Minimal hex editing knowledge is required. | {{--}} The file which needs be edited is packed. Minimal hex editing knowledge is required. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit split-screen aspect-ratio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/13/howto-left-4-dead-split-screen-eyefinity|title=WSGF Left 4 Dead 1 Eyefinity Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170601111724/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2798958#post31834898 Replace a file in vpk - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit split-screen aspect-ratio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/blog/blevar/2012/01/13/howto-left-4-dead-split-screen-eyefinity|title=WSGF Left 4 Dead 1 Eyefinity Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170601111724/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2798958#post31834898 Replace a file in vpk - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\left4dead2}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|pak01_000.vpk}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Look for the <code>"aspect"...."8 by 3"</code> string (offset 0x1C4CCFB, just under hex <code>73 20 34 78 33</code>). | # Look for the <code>"aspect"...."8 by 3"</code> string (offset 0x1C4CCFB, just under hex <code>73 20 34 78 33</code>). | ||
# Change it according to the desired aspect ratio divided by 2. | # Change it according to the desired aspect ratio divided by 2. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to this workshop addon: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=707130221 L4D2 Default Scope: OVSF]|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Subscribe to this workshop addon: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=707130221 L4D2 Default Scope: OVSF]|ref=|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Creating a custom CFG file|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Creating a custom CFG file|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\left4dead2\cfg}}. |
# Create a .cfg file. | # Create a .cfg file. | ||
# Open the file with a text editor and type in all desired commands, separating each with a <code>;</code> character. | # Open the file with a text editor and type in all desired commands, separating each with a <code>;</code> character. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit .cfg file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit .cfg file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\cfg}}. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|360controller.cfg}} in a text editor. |
# Find the line which starts with <code>unbindall</code> and comment it out by adding <code>//</code> before it (resulting in <code>//unbindall</code>). | # Find the line which starts with <code>unbindall</code> and comment it out by adding <code>//</code> before it (resulting in <code>//unbindall</code>). | ||
{{ii}} If this still does not work, it is possible that the key bindings were unbound, so re-binding them in the settings menu is required. | {{ii}} If this still does not work, it is possible that the key bindings were unbound, so re-binding them in the settings menu is required. | ||
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=140683367 Definitive Post Process Disabler] - Disables some post processing effects, which can improve your FPS. However, this addon also disables the "black and white" vision when being on your final incapacitation. If you want to keep that effect, you may also use this addon: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2237222448 Definitive Post Process Disabler - No Color Correction]. | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=140683367 Definitive Post Process Disabler] - Disables some post processing effects, which can improve your FPS. However, this addon also disables the "black and white" vision when being on your final incapacitation. If you want to keep that effect, you may also use this addon: [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2237222448 Definitive Post Process Disabler - No Color Correction]. | ||
* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157449092 No Blood/Mud Splatter] - Removes blood and mud splatter on the player's screen after killing an infected or getting hit by Mud Men or Jimmy Gibbs Jr. | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157449092 No Blood/Mud Splatter] - Removes blood and mud splatter on the player's screen after killing an infected or getting hit by Mud Men or Jimmy Gibbs Jr. | ||
− | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2589034080 4K Remastered Pre-Rendered Main Menu BGs & Intro Cutscene] - Upscales all the pre-rendered cutscenes/FMVs to 4K. <ref>{{Refcheck|user=No_one_17|date=2021-12-25}}</ref> | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2589034080 4K Remastered Pre-Rendered Main Menu BGs & Intro Cutscene] - Upscales all the pre-rendered cutscenes/FMVs to 4K.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=No_one_17|date=2021-12-25}}</ref> |
====UI==== | ====UI==== | ||
− | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121088866 Team Health Counter] - | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=121088866 Team Health Counter] - adds numbered HP for teammates. |
− | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id= | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=122513703 Urik Color Icons] - adds color to the black-and-white icons. |
− | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=285662486 HD Portraits] - | + | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2780549026 Kush's Menu] - UI overhaul, including [[#Local play|split-screen]] support. |
+ | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=285662486 HD Portraits] - adds HD portraits. | ||
+ | * [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=235605374 HD Interface, HD Textures For UI] - adds HD interface elements. | ||
====Audio==== | ====Audio==== | ||
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|minaudio = OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | |minaudio = OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} OpenGL versions require the GL_EXT_draw_buffers2 extension.<ref> | + | {{ii}} OpenGL versions require the GL_EXT_draw_buffers2 extension.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/248#issuecomment-12125062|title=Could not find required OpenGL entry point 'glColorMaskIndexedEXT'! · ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> A hacky workaround [https://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/882966056532198187/?ctp=7 exists]. |
{{ii}} Not supported: OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), ATI Radeon X1600 or X1900 graphics, Nvidia GeForce 7 graphics or Intel graphics less than Intel HD 3000. | {{ii}} Not supported: OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), ATI Radeon X1600 or X1900 graphics, Nvidia GeForce 7 graphics or Intel graphics less than Intel HD 3000. | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:18, 5 April 2024
Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Linux | Ryan C. Gordon |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Retail (Russia) | Akella[1] |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | October 5, 2010 |
Linux | May 3, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 89 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Horror, North America, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies |
Series | Left 4 Dead |
Left 4 Dead | |
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Left 4 Dead | 2008 |
Left 4 Dead 2 | 2009 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Left 4 Dead 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and FPS game in the Left 4 Dead series.
General information
- GitHub Issue Tracker for Left 4 Dead 2 and other Source-based games
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Workshop for Left 4 Dead 2
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam | Left 4 Dead Bundle also available. |
- Includes the campaigns of the original Left 4 Dead and its DLC.
Version differences
- Some content is censored in Australia and Germany. Install the official Uncensored DLC to remove the limitations.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -novid command line argument[2]
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Delete or rename video files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\left4dead2\cfg\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\550\remote\ |
Linux | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\550\remote\ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Approx. 1 GB available. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Closed captions font does not scale with resolution and may appear small at 4K resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 75-120 in multiplayer settings.[3] Though the option is in multiplayer settings, it also applies for singleplayer. See Viewmodel FOV to adjust the weapon viewmodel. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double and triple buffered. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 300 FPS by default.[4] Use -refresh xxx command line parameter to set custom refresh rates. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Color blind mode | Set in Settings, Multiplayer; Affects crosshair, HUD, and survivor outlines. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[5] |
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Notes
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Ambient occlusion
Force HBAO+ (Nvidia only)[7][8] |
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Disable motion blur
Use the +mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 command line argument[9]
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Viewmodel FOV
- Works in multiplayer.
- The default FOV value is 51.
Change viewmodel FOV |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | When gamepad is in use, the game prevents keyboard and mouse controls to prevent autoaim exploits. However, this becomes inconvenient, because the chat and voting keys become unbinded. See Text chat with keyboard in controller mode. | |
Full controller support | The gamepad option in the keyboard/mouse settings first needs to be enabled and saved. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Officially supported via Steam Input. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Both DualShock 4 and DualSense prompts. | |
Light bar support | Static Yellow. Doesn't have any gameplay purpose. | |
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers | Any controller supported by Steam Input. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | Steam Input must be enabled for all supported prompts else Xbox prompts are shown instead. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Steam Input must be enabled for all supported controllers to enable haptic feedback | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
- "Gamepad" option in Keyboard/Mouse settings menu is to enable legacy Xinput controller mode. Enabling this erases all keyboard bindings.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Game and music volume sliders. | |
Surround sound | 7.1, 5.1 surround sound, 4 speaker surround. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | Not all original voice lines have been completly dubbed, including some unused original ones. | |||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish | Fan translation by «Primera Llamada» and «KROSK». Download via Nexus Mods and Steam Workshop. | |||
Swedish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Co-op See Local play. |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Co-op (4 players) or "Versus" mode (up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected). |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus Co-op (4 players) or "Versus" mode (up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use connect [IP address here] in the console.Server must have set sv_allow_lobby_connect_only 0 |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 27014-27050 |
UDP | 4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Local play
- A list of useful console commands is available below.
- If using a single 4:3 or 16:9 monitor, see Split-screen without bezels.
- If loading bar is stuck, quickly pause and unpause game
Playing with two controllers[10][11] |
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Alternative method: use Kaotic's UI mod |
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Mouse and keyboard in split-screen
Bind controller to second player[citation needed] |
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Use Kush's menu[citation needed] |
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Split-screen without bezels
- The file which needs be edited is packed. Minimal hex editing knowledge is required.
Edit split-screen aspect-ratio[12][13] |
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Notes
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VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, DirectVR Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on the Source engine page.
Improper sniper scope on 1366x768 resolution
Set resolution to 1360x768 |
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Subscribe to this workshop addon: L4D2 Default Scope: OVSF |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X and Linux only. |
Vulkan | 1.0 | Need to run with -vulkan in launch options. Uses DXVK wrapper (DXVK-Native on Linux). |
Shader Model support | 2.0, 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [citation needed] | ||
Linux | [citation needed] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Heavily modified variant. |
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.[14]
Enabling the console in Source games |
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Notes
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Creating a custom CFG file
A CFG is a file that contains a list of commands that will be executed when called.
Creating a custom CFG file |
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Notes
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Third-person view support
- Pressing F10 will toggle between first and third person after enabled.
- A simplified setup can be achieved with the 3PS mod.
Command set 1 |
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c_thirdpersonshoulderaimdist 360 c_thirdpersonshoulderdist 90 c_thirdpersonshoulderheight 0 c_thirdpersonshoulderoffset 20 bind "F10" "thirdpersonshoulder" |
Command set 2 (camera centered on player, higher zoom) |
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c_thirdpersonshoulderaimdist 1000 c_thirdpersonshoulderdist 115 c_thirdpersonshoulderheight 15 c_thirdpersonshoulderoffset 0 bind "F10" "thirdpersonshoulder" |
Warnings
- Some cutscene intros may be angled incorrectly.
- Several graphical glitches may occur: an inaccurate weapon shadow, flashlight glows seen at character's back, motion blur for melee weapons looking broken (see mod to remove this effect), and potential others.
- Switching between first and third person in-game may cause the HUD to disappear.
- The crosshair may be slightly off-center; use the
cam_idealyaw
function to correct this. - The camera may occasionally see through walls and objects.
- The shotgun will sound very quiet. Try this mod (may cause online games to crash).
- Dying and entering new areas may revert it to first person.
Text chat with keyboard in controller mode
- If playing using a controller and the text chat needs to be used (press Y) online, there are several methods. This also applies to the voting keys.
Enable Steam Input from game porperties from Steam's library.[citation needed] |
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This allows simultaneous input from both keyboard, mouse and controller. |
Edit .cfg file[citation needed] |
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Remove item/character glows
Some players may wish to remove the item glows and/or character glows since they are unrealistic and makes discovery of other players/items too easy.
Create a custom .cfg file |
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//Glow of barfed survivors cl_glow_survivor_vomit_b 0 cl_glow_survivor_vomit_g 0 cl_glow_survivor_vomit_r 0 //Glow of survivors cl_glow_survivor_b 0 cl_glow_survivor_g 0 cl_glow_survivor_r 0 //Glow of incapped survivors cl_glow_survivor_hurt_b 0 cl_glow_survivor_hurt_g 0 cl_glow_survivor_hurt_r 0 //Glow of items after you are in black and white mode (after 3rd incap) cl_glow_thirdstrike_item_b 0 cl_glow_thirdstrike_item_g 0 cl_glow_thirdstrike_item_r 0 //GLOW from FAR distance: cl_glow_item_far_b 0 cl_glow_item_far_g 0 cl_glow_item_far_r 0 //GLOW from UP CLOSE: cl_glow_item_b 0 cl_glow_item_g 0 cl_glow_item_r 0 cl_glow_ability_r 0 cl_glow_ability_g 0 cl_glow_ability_b 0 |
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-w X -h Y | Sets screen resolution (or window resolution if using -window ). Example: -w 1920 -h 1080 . |
-refresh X | Sets the screen refresh rate (Hz). Example: -refresh 60 . |
-noborder -window | Launches the game in a borderless windowed mode. This may result in a minor performance loss. Windows Aero (Vista/7) may cause stuttering. |
-novid | Skips intro videos. |
-high | Sets the game's process priority to High. |
-autoconfig | Restores video and performance settings to default for the current hardware detected. Ignores settings inside any .cfg files until this parameter is removed. |
+mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 | Removes motion blur. |
-vulkan | Forces the Vulkan renderer.[15] |
Useful split-screen commands
- Relevant only when using split-screen mode.
Parameter | Description |
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connect_splitscreen localhost [ip-address] 2 | Connects to a LAN or Internet server. Direct connections must be allowed |
[cmd/cmd2] jointeam (2/3) | Assigns selected player (cmd) to either survivor or infected team |
ss_map <map-name> [realism/survival/versus/mutation# | |
ss_splitmode (0/1/2) | Toggles horizontal and vertical screen split (0 is auto selection) |
z_difficulty (Easy/Normal/Hard/Impossible) | Changes game difficulty |
setinfo name Max | |
name2 Tony |
Mods
Graphics
- HD Skyboxes Remix
- Improved Blood Textures - Adds higher resolution textures for blood splatters and wounds.
- Left 4 Dead 2 HD REMASTERED - Improves all the textures and materials in the game.
- Tuned Flashlight
- Definitive Post Process Disabler - Disables some post processing effects, which can improve your FPS. However, this addon also disables the "black and white" vision when being on your final incapacitation. If you want to keep that effect, you may also use this addon: Definitive Post Process Disabler - No Color Correction.
- No Blood/Mud Splatter - Removes blood and mud splatter on the player's screen after killing an infected or getting hit by Mud Men or Jimmy Gibbs Jr.
- 4K Remastered Pre-Rendered Main Menu BGs & Intro Cutscene - Upscales all the pre-rendered cutscenes/FMVs to 4K.[16]
UI
- Team Health Counter - adds numbered HP for teammates.
- Urik Color Icons - adds color to the black-and-white icons.
- Kush's Menu - UI overhaul, including split-screen support.
- HD Portraits - adds HD portraits.
- HD Interface, HD Textures For UI - adds HD interface elements.
Audio
- Resident Evil Weapon Sounds (low mid) - lowers the volume of loud gunshot sounds, but has a glitch with the combat shotgun where there is a very loud static noise after each shot.
- Shut Up Survivors - mutes some of the more annoying survivors' quotes. Important quotes are left intact.
Gameplay
- Improved Bots (Advanced) - increases bot AI. The advanced version of this mod is not compatible with SFKTeam's custom main menu mod, but Improved Bots (Simple) is.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X800 Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7600 Shader model 3.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
- Windows XP and Vista were previously supported. As future updates for this game and Steam occurred, the support was dropped, even for retail copies.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual Core 2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Dual core 2.8 GHz AMD Dual core 2.8 GHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 Nvidia GeForce 8600/9600GT OpenGL 2.1 compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | OpenAL Compatible Sound Card | |
Other | (Graphic Drivers: Nvidia 310, AMD 12.11) |
- OpenGL versions require the GL_EXT_draw_buffers2 extension.[17] A hacky workaround exists.
- Not supported: OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), ATI Radeon X1600 or X1900 graphics, Nvidia GeForce 7 graphics or Intel graphics less than Intel HD 3000.
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-03-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-25
- ↑ How Left 4 Dead 2 Players Reacted When The FOV Slider Was Added On PC - last accessed on 2021-07-02
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ NVidia Profile Inspector - AA Flags - Google Drive - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ekUZsK2YXgd5XjjH1M7QkHIQgKO_i4bHCUdPeAd6OCo/edit#gid=0&range=A374
- ↑ HBAO+ Compatibility Flags - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Original HBAO+ Post at Guru3D.com Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Keith on 2020-10-24
- ↑ Official L4D2 split-screen Steam thread (retrieved)
- ↑ Left 4 Dead: SplitScreen PC Guide - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ WSGF Left 4 Dead 1 Eyefinity Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Replace a file in vpk - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Left 4 Dead Wiki - Console commands - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Left 4 Dead 2 Vulkan DXVK implementation - last accessed on 2015-12-02
- "The Left 4 Dead 2 Vulkan implementation is through the use of DXVK-native, a native implementation of DXVK, a Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 9/10/11."
- ↑ Verified by User:No_one_17 on 2021-12-25
- ↑ Could not find required OpenGL entry point 'glColorMaskIndexedEXT'! · ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux - last accessed on 9 June 2023