Left 4 Dead 2 Gets Free Weekend and Big Discount
Few could have predicted a resurgence for Left 4 Dead 2 in 2020, but the combined first-person shooter is nonetheless seeing new lifestyle. That’s in large part because of the release of The Last Stand upgrade, a massive content drop created entirely from the Left 4 Dead 2 enthusiast community. Valve is putting its entire support behind The Last Stand update, even going so far as to make the game more accessible. Left 4 Dead 2 is free this weekend, and people who play it can purchase the game to get a discount then.
The free weekend has already begun, for those hoping to leap into Left 4 Dead 2 as soon as possible. The full game is free, such as Left 4 Dead 2’s Survival style, its aggressive Versus style, 4-player co-op, in addition to its single-player campaign using AI teammates. Anyone interested will have the ability to test out the game to see if it’s something they want to spend more time with till Monday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT.
Together with the free shuttle, Valve is currently providing Left 4 Dead 2 at a steep discount of 80% off on Steam. Left 4 Dead 2 typically costs just $9.99, but this weekend it is available for just $1.99. Those interested can also receive a Left 4 Dead combo bundle, which includes the first Left 4 Dead as well as its sequel, for $8.98 — which is 55 percent off its entire price. This sale also finishes Monday at 10:00 a.m. PT.
Individuals who already possess Left 4 Dead two have a reason to go back and play. The Stand update has a ton of new content, such as an expanded campaign so that the Survival map now includes a suitable route to be completed. Survival also has 26 new surroundings to fight it out in. Four new Scavenge arenas also have been included, and there are two new melee weapons: The Shovel and Pitchfork.
Outside of those significant content additions, the neighborhood has also done work polishing up Left 4 Dead 2. Including new animations for player characters, PvP improvements , UI improvements, along with all manner of bug and exploit fixes.
For a game published in 2009, viewing this much work put to a fan-driven content pack is an achievement. Not only is that the sport getting a sizable upgrade, but gamers have been flocking back in numbers it hasn’t seen in years thanks to its Left 4 Dead community, with Valve’s support. Valve’s games tend to bring communities together in similar ways, whether it’s Left 4 Dead, Dota 2, Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, or some other.
