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{{ii}} FoV when playing in splitscreen is easily customizable inside <code>{{p|game}}\left4dead\splitscreen_config.txt</code> | {{ii}} FoV when playing in splitscreen is easily customizable inside <code>{{p|game}}\left4dead\splitscreen_config.txt</code> | ||
{{ii}} By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV. | {{ii}} By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV. | ||
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# Enjoy | # Enjoy | ||
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{{ii}} If loading bar gets stuck quickly pause and unpause game | {{ii}} If loading bar gets stuck quickly pause and unpause game | ||
{{ii}} To play a private versus match, open [[#Console commands|console]] and use <code>ss_map l4d_vs_''#rest-of-map-name#''</code> | {{ii}} To play a private versus match, open [[#Console commands|console]] and use <code>ss_map l4d_vs_''#rest-of-map-name#''</code> | ||
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# Click Apply | # Click Apply | ||
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{{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console. | {{ii}} Press {{key|~}} to open the console. | ||
{{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>. | {{ii}} Some commands may first require you enabling sv_cheats. You can do so with <code>sv_cheats 1</code>. | ||
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===Launch options=== | ===Launch options=== | ||
{{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | {{ii}} View [https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1040-JWMT-2947 this Steam Support Article regarding launch options] as well as [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Launch_options#Source_Games the relevant Valve Developer wiki page] for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options. | ||
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Revision as of 04:25, 30 May 2016
Developers | |
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Turtle Rock Studios | |
Valve Corporation | |
Publishers | |
Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
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Release dates | |
Windows | November 17, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | October 27, 2010 |
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 | |
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Left 4 Dead | 2008 |
Left 4 Dead 2 | 2009 |
Key points
- Left 4 Dead 2 includes all Left 4 Dead campaigns, Left 4 Dead 2 will likely be the preferable game to purchase.
- A hack enabling split-screen co-op is available; see Local play.
- Runs on low-end hardware.
General information
- Official Left 4 Dead Blog
- Unofficial Left 4 Dead Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
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Steam |
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Launch parameters
To learn how to add launch parameters, see Launch options.
Useful launch parameters
Parameter | 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.[citation needed] |
-novid |
Skip intro videos |
-autoconfig |
Restores video and performance settings to default for the current hardware detected. Ignores settings inside any .cfg files until this parameter is removed. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/500/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs save games and settings |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- FoV when playing in splitscreen is easily customizable inside
<path-to-game>\left4dead\splitscreen_config.txt
- By default field of view cannot be changed. Only changeable option is viewmodel FOV.
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Split-screen without bezels
- L4D 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).
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Input settings
Mouse+Keyboard in split-screen
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Danish | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Finnish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Co-op See Local play. |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus See LAN play. "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.
LAN play
- You can play Left 4 Dead over a local area network (LAN) connection.
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Local play
- A list of useful commands for split-screen is available below
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Issues fixed
Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Can't unlock Lamb 2 Slaughter achievement
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6, 7, 8, 8.1, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1 | OS X only. |
Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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.[1]
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- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
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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>\left4dead\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
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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.
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Useful split-screen commands
Since Split-screen mode in Left 4 Dead 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 | Join a LAN or Internet server in splitscreen mode. | |
[cmd/cmd2] jointeam [2/3] | Assign selected player (cmd) to either survivor or infected team | |
mp_gamemode [coop/survival/versus] | Change gamemode. If adjusted while in-game it's advised to changelevel
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ss_splitmode [0/1/2] | Toggle horizontal and vertical screen split (0 is auto selection) | |
z_difficulty [Easy/Normal/Hard/Impossible] | Change game difficulty | |
setinfo name Max | Change player 1 name | |
name2 Tony | Change player 2 name |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9600 Nvidia GeForce 6600 128 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
ATI Radeon X1600 Nvidia GeForce 7600 Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.4 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 7.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2400 Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
- MacOS X 10.6.4 or higher (Snow Leopard Graphics Update required)
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- Windows
- OS X
- Games
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