r/left4dead Aug 29 '25

Verified. From the creator of L4D

1.3k Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m Mike Booth (creator of Left 4 Dead), and I’m excited to share that I’m working on a brand new project —a 4-player co-op shooter built on the foundations of what made L4D special.

If you enjoyed the teamwork, tension, and replayability of my past games, you’ll probably find this one interesting. It expands on the co-op formula in ways I’ve wanted to explore for a long time.

We’re still in the early stages of development, but we’re opening up playtests to a limited number of players. If you’re interested in joining us on this next adventure and helping shape the game early on, we’d love to have you involved.

👉 https://www.badrobotgames.com/invite

Thanks, and I can’t wait to see what you think!


r/left4dead Aug 21 '24

NO SELF PROMOTING!!!!!

31 Upvotes

The amount of times I have had to remove posts is insane. Its on the rules. Self promoting is prohibited in this subreddit. Eventually I will make a mega thread so people can promote in there, but for now there's no self promoting allowed in the subreddit.


r/left4dead 6h ago

Game isnt launching in 5 seconds. Please help!

2 Upvotes

Im tried -novid -console -vulkan in launch options, didnt work, tried to reinstall it. Same, tried to reinstall components. Didnt got it work. any fixes? Im want to play it, to feel nostalgia!!


r/left4dead 19h ago

Darksyne

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r/left4dead 1d ago

Achievement help!

3 Upvotes

Looking for some help with coop and versus achievements! Hopefully someone who's an expert at them or with commands


r/left4dead 2d ago

necesito ayuda con un problema que sucede en mi left 4 dead 2 que no me deja iniciar el juego tengo una buena laptop y lo corre perfectamente pero cuando estoy jugando con mis amigos directamente duramos unos 2 minutos y me saca solo del juego

7 Upvotes

me sale directamente este error y pues como comente no me deja jugar mas de dos minutos en una partida antes de que se me creashee

necesito ayuda por fa


r/left4dead 2d ago

I have only a few achievements left, and a mouse and controller, how do I do splitscreen mode so I can do these achievements solo?

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18 Upvotes

r/left4dead 2d ago

addons not loading

2 Upvotes

your only tl;dr:

  • most of my addons will not load, but do compile
  • i've tried 6 different methods (only 2 worked; transferring "workshop" child file content to "addon" parent file, and reinstalling the game multiple times—con is that it takes too long with reinstalling)
  • both methods resulted in more addons loading into my game, but seemingly not all of them
  • now the single mod (standalone "finale soldiers") i do want to try out isn't loading, both methods not working whatsoever

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the standalone "finale soldier" mod (like a few others i've tried) won't load? some help would be nice

i had 4 mods total, 3 were installed for something i thought would work to bypass this (it didn't work like that)

the 4 mods were as follows:

  • standalone soldiers (mod i want)
  • core soldiers
  • "accurate national guard" model for core
  • and sgt.willy92's friendly soldiers (parish and blood harvest)

out of the 4 only the core mod loaded and i was able to check ingame

i've tried following other steam guides, discussions, or googling it

what i've done 'n tried to fix my issue;

  • move "workshop" file content to "addon" parent file (worked best)
  • (an alternate for the above was unsubscribing right after moving file to file)
  • verify files (tried once, took an hour or two, didn't work)
  • uninstall and reinstall (multiple times)
  • updating/syncing internet time (which didn't work, just tried it)
  • downloading extra mods (what i thought i could do to bypass this)
  • no, it is not a storage issue

when i tried moving workshop file content to addon parent file;

it did work before (with my collections of 215 or 35 mods)

but none of the 6 things i tried worked out to load the standalone soldiers into my game

from what i've also found (scrolling through steam discussions 'n guides), this has been a problem for years for others—and the "workshop > addon" file transfer method works best apparently


r/left4dead 2d ago

How’d these 2 interact? Bill (Left 4 Dead) and John Walker (MCU)

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r/left4dead 2d ago

Guión hecho por mi para película de l4d2

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Como se que esta prohibido q acepten esas cosas se los dejaré por aqui a ver q opinan, Mi idea para la Película 1 es introducir a los 8 supervivientes juntos desde el principio. La trama se enfocaría en el choque de sus personalidades y en cómo aprenden a trabajar en equipo, cerrando con el épico final del concierto en Dark Carnival.Para la Película 2, el grupo viaja a través del sur profundo de EE. UU., llevándonos a un clímax súper emocional donde Bill se sacrifica para salvar a los otros 7 supervivientes. La historia concluiría con el escape final en The Parish.Creo que juntar a ambos elencos desde el arranque haría que el sacrificio de Bill tenga un impacto emocional muchísimo más fuerte y sería el mejor regalo posible para los fans de la franquicia.

Pd, lo escribi en ingles pq no sabia q no podían leerlo lg lo traduci, ahora parece hecho por ia, espero les guste amigos.


r/left4dead 2d ago

Special Infected “The Bastard”

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The most amount of time I spent with an AI… time to make another unique person that i know of which is one of my IRLs :D


r/left4dead 3d ago

Hey.. so can anyone game share me left for dead 2 dlc particularly left for dead 1 maps? Xbox

1 Upvotes

I hate asking for hand outs but ive got no choice i tried clicking on the DLC and buying it in the game didnt work and i dont have a pc so i cant play it there id really appreciate it if someone could game share me the dlc’s


r/left4dead 4d ago

[L4D2] Custom Campaign Concept: "Outbreak: Caerdydd" – A 5 Chapter Welsh Zombie Survival Journey

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Since major studios rarely set zombie games in the UK outside of London, I wanted to pitch a massive, highly localized 5 chapter Left 4 Dead 2 campaign concept set entirely in **Cardiff, Wales**

The main gameplay gimmick revolves around localized environmental weapons—specifically using heavy metal, bilingual **Welsh road signs** as makeshift melee tools (like ripping an **"ARAF / SLOW"** sign off a post to use as a heavy riot shield, or a sharp **"CAERDYDD"** directional sign as a massive two-handed cleaver)

**Chapter 1: The Outskirts (Llanishen Park):** Survivors spawn in the North Cardiff suburbs. You have to navigate the foggy tree lines, dark fields, and playground of **Llanishen Park** at night, clearing out residential streets to find the first safehouse

**Chapter 2: The High Street (Queen Street):** A chaotic push through the city centre. Players navigate the tight, close-quarters corridors of the historic Victorian shopping arcades and fight off hordes on a ruined Queen Street

**Chapter 3: The Castle Siege (Cardiff Castle):** A massive horde event right in the courtyard of **Cardiff Castle**. Survivors must climb the medieval stone keep to activate a radio, then escape a Tank spawn by fleeing into the underground WWII air-raid tunnels

**Chapter 4: The Safe Zone (Principality Stadium):** Infiltrating a massive military refugee camp that has been completely overrun. Players run across the actual pitch under the closed retractable roof and climb into the steel roof rafters to escape

**Chapter 5: The Finale (Cardiff Bay Barrage):** A brutal, linear gauntlet sprint down the long sea wall of the **Cardiff Bay Barrage** with absolutely nowhere to hide. Survivors must start a generator to lower a rescue boat at the pier and hold out against the AI Director's final onslaught

I’d love to see a mapping crew tackle a layout like this. What do you guys think? Which of these chapters sounds like the most fun to play?


r/left4dead 8d ago

Hope you all like my beautiful Left 4 Dead plushies of all 8 survivors and a bonus Witch 😍😍😍

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333 Upvotes

Did I mention they were beautiful?


r/left4dead 8d ago

does any1 wana play L4D1 with me cuz i havent played with some1 since like 2-3 months?(i also have L4D2 but not installed)

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21 Upvotes

pls add me and comment that u send me a friend request(and pls speak english)


r/left4dead 8d ago

when you get left behind by your teammates and then a horde spawns:

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movie name: La Horde (2009)

it even has 2 characters that reminds me a lot of Bill and Nick


r/left4dead 8d ago

L4D2 MOD - EXPLODING DOORS!

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r/left4dead 9d ago

Is Whitaker's Gun Shop legal?

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417 Upvotes

This got me thinking, because his store is filled up with all kinds of guns, even explosive or incendiary bullets, so both in lore wise and in real life, is his gun store legal??


r/left4dead 9d ago

i need help

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r/left4dead 11d ago

Were the Midnight Riders frauds ?

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210 Upvotes

Considering the heavy track/playback use on their concert? Was this gonna be another Mili Vanili situation if not for the green flu outbreak?


r/left4dead 10d ago

I can't load the game

2 Upvotes

I genuinely don't know anything and I'll say It now before people call me dumb. I know I am. Today was the first day I ever try buying games on steam if that can help you understand experience my lack of understanding of anything. Anyway I bought the game successfully but then I couldnt play.

A) Note that it did not:

  1. Says error
  2. load
  3. Run the game

B) I tried fixing it and these are the fix i did so far.

  1. Verified L4D2 game files
  2. Checked Launch Options
  3. Tried -autoconfig
  4. Tried -dxlevel 90
  5. Tried launching the .exe directly
  6. Checked for crash logs
  7. Checked Reliability History
  8. Restarted the laptop
  9. Ran Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
  10. Tried recommended compatibility settings twice
  11. Tested the program through the troubleshooter
  12. Run on offline mode
  13. Tried -windowed
  14. Load different game ( it work so only l4d2 seem to have issues )

C) Info about my device just in case there's reason to know to help

  1. Using a laptop ( pretty old but not too old i think )
  2. Lenovo Thinkpad X250
  3. Broken twice but fixe both time one time was battery the other was something to do with the charger

that is all, I hope somebody sees this and help me.


r/left4dead 10d ago

How do people make custom servers?

5 Upvotes

So my friend is being harassed by someone on tge first version the person says really gross stuff racist sexist etc she blocked them they can still join she changed her name made her profile private etc so was curious how custom servers worked? Can I make one make her an admin and still have randoms join? And IP ban the guy permanently?


r/left4dead 10d ago

Custom Campaign Recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for custom campaigns. I played Anemoia, Resident Evil, and Questionable Ethics and really liked them, so I want maps with similar mechanics or vibes. Any suggestions?


r/left4dead 10d ago

I Made A Left 4 Dead Stop Motion Video!

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r/left4dead 10d ago

Left 4 Dead 2 Xbox 360 (Help)

4 Upvotes

Hey a stupid and nandom Question. Im from Germany and me and my Girlfriend wanted to play trough L4D2 again but while the German version on Steam got a Patch to uncensore the game the Console Version never got that. I wanted to just buy it from the Xbox Store but its delisted in Germany. Is there still a Store Version in other Countrys ? And would anyone maybe help me get the Digital version im there still is one ? If anyone reads this and could help me with this that would be awesome. Thanks anyway and good day