Template:Infobox game/row/linporterWarnings
- 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.
Key points
- A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available; see Local co-op.
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Runs on low-end hardware.
- Censored in some countries, see Low Violence/Censored Versions to override.
General information
- Official Left 4 Dead Blog
- Unofficial Left 4 Dead Wiki
- GitHub Issue Tracker for Left 4 Dead 2 and other Source-based games
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Workshop for Left 4 Dead 2
Availability
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- All versions require Steam.
Version differences
- Content is censored in some countries. For Australia, install the Left 4 Dead 2 - Uncensored DLC; for Germany and other regions see Low Violence/Censored Versions.
Essential improvements
Notable Workshop mods
- Enhanced Graphic MOD HD
- Team Health Counter
- Resident Evil Weapon Sounds (low mid)
- Realistic flashlight
- Urik Color Icons
- Shut Up Survivors
- See Through Boomer Vomit
Chat with controller
If you play using a controller and want to use the chat (Y) online, you must upon the 360controller.cfg file and change the first command to, "//unbindall".
Third person
Use in console.
c_thirdpersonshoulderaimdist 360
c_thirdpersonshoulderdist 90
c_thirdpersonshoulderheight 0
c_thirdpersonshoulderoffset 20
Launch parameters
To learn how to add launch parameters, see Launch options.
Useful launch parameters
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Description
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-w X -h Y |
Sets screen resolution (or window resolution if using -window). Example: -w 1920 -h 1080 .
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-refresh X |
Sets your screen refresh-rate (Hz). Example: -refresh 60 .
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-noborder -window |
Launches the game in a borderless fullscreen window (i.e. very alt-tab friendly). This may result in a minor performance loss. If you experience stuttering, disable Windows Aero.
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-novid |
Skip intro videos
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-autoconfig |
Restores video and performance settings to default for the current hardware detected. Ignores settings inside any .cfg files until this parameter is removed.
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+mat_motion_blur_percent_of_screen_max 0 |
Removes motion blur.
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Low Violence/Censored Versions
- Due to censorship laws in countries such as Australia and Germany, versions of the game sold in these regions have no dismemberment, blood spatter, corpses, burning and more.
- For Australia, install the Left 4 Dead 2 - Uncensored DLC; for Germany and other regions, follow the steps below.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
- Steam Cloud settings are stored in
<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/550/remote/
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Video settings
Template:Video settings
Split-screen without bezels
- L4D2 split-screen mode was meant to be played on a single 4:3 or 16:9 screen. If you have a different setup then, the image could not entirely fit the monitor(s).
- L4D2's file which is going to be edited is packed. Minimal hex editing knowledge is required.
Input settings
In-game control settings.
In-game key map settings.
Template:Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen
- When you connect only a controller, this is automatically assigned to the first player
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
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Network
In-game multiplayer settings.
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
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LAN play |
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"Versus" mode. Up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected. |
Online play |
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"Versus" mode. Up to 4v4 Survivors vs. Infected. |
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
27014-27050 |
UDP |
4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- "SFKTeam - Kaotic" created an UI mod which should simplify even more these steps
- A list of useful console commands is available below
Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
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Direct3D |
9 |
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OpenGL |
2.1 |
OS X and Linux only. |
Shader Model support |
2, 3 |
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32-bit |
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Middleware
Console commands
- Games running on the Source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.[1]
- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
Creating your own CFG (to run multiple console commands together)
A CFG is a file that contains a list of commands that when run will attempt to execute them all
Open up a text editor such as notepad and type in all the commands you want separating each with a ;
When done save the file as filename.cfg in <path-to-game>\left4dead2\cfg\
. To run the cfg file, open the console during the game and type in exec filename.cfg
If you want the CFG file to run automatically, name it autoexec.cfg
Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
Useful split-screen commands
Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead 2 isn't officially supported, there are multiple important key settings which aren't immediately available.
Command |
Description |
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connect_splitscreen localhost [ip-address] 2 |
Connect to a LAN or Internet server. Direct connections must be allowed
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[cmd/cmd2] jointeam (2/3) |
Assign selected player (cmd) to either survivor or infected team
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ss_map <map-name> [realism/survival/versus/mutation# |
Play the selected map in the desired mode
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ss_splitmode (0/1/2) |
Toggle horizontal and vertical screen split (0 is auto selection)
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z_difficulty (Easy/Normal/Hard/Impossible) |
Change game difficulty
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setinfo name Max |
Change player 1 name
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name2 Tony |
Change player 2 name
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP |
Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz
| Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
13 GB | |
Video card (GPU) |
ATi Radeon X800 NVIDIA GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM
| ATi Radeon X1600 NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS |
macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.6.4 |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
13 GB |
Video card (GPU) |
ATi Radeon HD 2400 Pro NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT |
- Not supported: OS X 10.5.x (Leopard), ATI X1600 or X1900 graphics, NVIDIA GeForce 7 graphics or Intel graphics less than Intel HD 3000.
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References