What changed in Left 4 Dead 2 in 2010
159 updates · 28 main milestones · Jan 12, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010
- 8 eventsUncrownable Witch in Realism Versusgameplay
The Witch is now uncrownable, adding a new challenge in Realism mode.
SteamHard Eight Mutationnew contentFace eight Special Infected at one time with increased spawning frequency.
SteamUser Created Content on Xbox 360quality of lifeUser created mutations will be released on both PC and Xbox 360.
SteamCommunity Created Mutation Announcementnew contentNext Mutation will be based on a community mod by Raymond Nondorf.
SteamUser Created Content on Xbox 360quality of lifeUser created mutations will be released on both PC and Xbox 360.
SteamHard Eight Mutation Introducednew contentFace eight Special Infected at one time with increased spawning frequency.
SteamUncrownable Witch in Realism VersusgameplayThe Witch is now uncrownable, adding a new challenge in Realism mode.
SteamCommunity Created MutationgameplayNext Mutation will be based on a community mod by Raymond Nondorf.
Steam - 8 eventsSurvivor Glow Color Changeui ux
Survivor glow color now corresponds to run speed to help tanks identify targets.
Steam - 6 eventsHealing Gnome Introducednew content
Players can now heal by holding the Gnome, which has magical healing properties.
SteamHalloween Costumes Availableseasonal eventHalloween costumes for characters like Hunters, Zoeys, Bills, and Rochelles have been introduced.
SteamHealing Gnome Healing Mechanicnew contentPlayers can now heal by holding the Gnome, which has magical healing properties.
SteamMutation Poll for Next WeekgameplayPlayers can vote for next week's Mutation, including options like Bleedout Versus and Healing Gnome.
SteamHalloween Costumes Pollseasonal eventPlayers can check out Halloween costumes for characters like Hunters, Zoeys, Bills, and Rochelles.
SteamMutation Selection for Next WeekgameplayPlayers can vote for next week's mutation from options like Bleedout Versus and Healing Gnome.
Steam - 4 eventsBleed Out Versus Mode Introducedgameplay
A new mutation where Survivor health is temporary and decreases over time, promoting fast-paced gameplay.
SteamBleed Out Versus Mode IntroducedgameplayNew mutation where Survivor health is temporary and ticking down, promoting fast-paced gameplay.
SteamHalloween Costume Pollseasonal eventIn-game poll for players to vote on Halloween costumes related to the Left 4 Dead universe.
SteamHalloween Costume Pollseasonal eventPlayers can participate in a poll about Halloween costumes related to the Left 4 Dead universe.
Steam - 6 eventsFinal Issue of The Sacrifice Comic Releasednew content
The final issue of the comic related to The Sacrifice has been released.
SteamFinal Issue of The Sacrifice Comic Releasednew contentThe final issue of the comic related to The Sacrifice DLC has been released.
SteamPrice Reduction for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2storePrices for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 have been significantly reduced.
SteamThe Sacrifice DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Sacrifice DLC is now available for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 on PC and Mac, with Xbox 360 release later.
SteamThe Sacrifice DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe Sacrifice DLC is now available for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 on PC and Mac.
SteamPrice Reduction for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2storePrices for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 have been significantly reduced on Steam.
Steam - 8 eventsFriendly Fire Adjustmentbalance change
Bullets that first pass through an infected character before striking a Survivor are now ignored as friendly fire.
SteamCharger Points Adjustmentbalance changeCharger now receives 300 points for any Survivor that is insta-killed and 100 points for any Survivor that is insta-incapped by a charge.
SteamInfected Points for Ledge Hangbalance changeAny infected that causes a Survivor to stumble into a 'ledge hang' situation will receive 50 points.
SteamInfected Points for Ledge Hangbalance changeAny infected that causes a Survivor to stumble into a 'ledge hang' situation will receive 50 points.
SteamTank Stasis MechanicgameplayTanks go into a stasis when they spawn, leaving stasis when the human player takes over. Tanks do not attack while in stasis and are invisible but show a glow to the infected team. Tanks in stasis cannot be set on fire.
SteamFriendly Fire Warning Adjustmentbalance changeBullets that first pass through an infected character before striking a Survivor are now ignored as friendly fire.
SteamCharger Points Adjustmentbalance changeCharger now receives 300 points for any Survivor that is insta-killed and 100 points for any Survivor that is insta-incapped by a charge.
SteamTank Stasis MechanicgameplayMilestoneTanks go into a stasis when they spawn, do not attack during stasis, are invisible but show a glow to the infected team, and cannot be set on fire while in stasis.
Steam - 8 eventsHealthpackalypse Gameplay ChangegameplayMilestone
Survivors cannot use health kits in Versus mode, leading to permanent health reduction.
SteamMutation Week 14: Healthpackalypse!gameplayNo health in this versus game, making Survivors' permanent health decrease to zero.
SteamUpcoming Versus Updates for PCbalance changePC players will receive additional Versus updates in the coming week.
SteamMutation Week 14: Healthpackalypse!seasonal eventNo health in this versus game, making it a challenge for Survivors.
SteamUpcoming Versus Updates for PCgameplayPC players will receive additional Versus updates in the coming week.
SteamCommunity Poll ResultsotherCommunity votes on what other games they are playing, with results shared for PC and Xbox 360.
Steam - 5 eventsNext week's mutation: Healthpackalypse!otherSteamMutation Week 13: Hard Eightseasonal event
Face eight Special Infected at one time, with increased spawning frequency.
SteamMutation Week 13: Hard Eightseasonal eventFace eight Special Infected at one time, with increased spawning frequency.
SteamNext Week's Mutation: Healthpackalypseseasonal eventAnnouncement of the upcoming mutation for next week.
SteamFavorite Melee Weapon Poll ResultsotherPoll results show preferences for melee weapons on Xbox 360 and PC.
Steam - 1 eventHeadshot Mechanic Updategameplay
Zombies can only be killed with head shots or decapitation; other hits will only stumble them back.
Steam - 2 events
- 10 eventsLast Video on Earth Challengeother
Players are encouraged to record and upload their best 60 seconds of gameplay.
SteamSpecial Infected Love Poll ResultsgameplayPoll results show the Hunter is the most popular Special Infected among players.
SteamSpecial Infected Love Poll ResultsgameplayPoll results show the Hunter is the most loved Special Infected.
SteamFavorite Campaign Poll AnnouncementotherPlayers are invited to vote for their favorite campaign.
SteamNext Week's Mutation: Chainsaw Massacrenew contentAnnouncement of the upcoming mutation for next week.
SteamNext Week's Mutation: Chainsaw Massacrenew contentAnnouncement of the upcoming mutation for next week.
SteamFavorite Campaign Poll AnnouncementotherPlayers are invited to participate in a poll to share their favorite campaign.
SteamNew Mutation: Last Man On Earthnew contentYou are the only Survivor left in the world with no split screen help or Survivor bots, hunted by Special Infected.
SteamLast Video on Earth ChallengeotherPlayers are encouraged to record and upload a 60-second video of their gameplay for a chance to be featured.
SteamNew Mutation: Last Man On Earthnew contentYou are the only Survivor left in the world, hunted by Special Infected.
Steam - 6 eventsCommunity Engagement: Rage Quit Pollother
Collecting feedback on player frustrations in Versus Mode.
SteamRealism Versus Mode Made PermanentgameplayMilestoneBased on player poll results, Realism Versus will now be a permanent mode.
SteamRealism Versus Mode Made PermanentgameplayMilestoneBased on community poll results, Realism Versus will become a permanent mode.
SteamNew Mutation: Follow the Liternew contentScavenge one can at a time, with only one group of cans spawning at a time.
SteamNew Mutation: Follow the Liternew contentScavenge one can at a time, with only one group of cans spawning at a time.
Steam - 9 eventsNew Poll: Realism Versus Game Modegameplay
A poll asking if Realism Versus should become a permanent game mode.
SteamDeveloper Play SessionsotherValve developers will be playing the Bleed Out mutation over the weekend on Xbox 360 and PC.
SteamPoll Results: Favorite L4D2 CharactergameplayEllis wins the poll with 43% of the vote, while Nick and Ellis tie among PC users.
SteamNew Mutation: Bleed Outnew contentA new mutation where players have no permanent health, only temporary health that continuously ticks away.
SteamNew Mutation: Bleed Outnew contentA new mutation where players have no permanent health, only temporary health that continuously ticks away.
SteamNew Poll: Realism Versus ModegameplayA poll asking players if Realism Versus should become a permanent game mode.
SteamPoll Results: Favorite L4D2 CharactergameplayEllis wins the poll with 43% of the vote, while PC users are split between Nick and Ellis.
SteamBoomer Plushy AvailableshopA talking Boomer plushy is now available for purchase at the Valve Store.
Steam - 25 eventsSupport for Infected Bot Play in Versusnew content
Players can now use infected bots in Versus mode.
SteamTen New Achievements Addednew contentThe Passing DLC includes ten new achievements for players to unlock.
SteamThree New Maps Addednew contentMilestoneThe Passing DLC features three new maps for players to explore.
SteamChainsaw Massacre Mutation PreviewgameplayIn Chainsaw Massacre, players are equipped with a chainsaw with unlimited gas to survive against zombies.
SteamSupport for Infected Bot Play in Versusnew contentPlayers can now use infected bots in Versus mode.
SteamTen New Achievements Addednew contentThe Passing DLC includes ten new achievements for players to unlock.
SteamRealism Versus Mutation DetailsgameplaySurvivors face tougher conditions with no item glows, tougher zombies, and instant kill witches.
SteamIntroduction of Mutations Game Modenew contentMilestoneWeekly game mode events featuring new gameplay modes like 'Realism Versus' and 'Chainsaw Massacre'.
SteamValve Employees Playing Eventseasonal eventValve employees will be playing on PC and Xbox 360 to celebrate the launch of The Passing.
SteamThe Passing DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestoneThe first game add-on for Left 4 Dead 2 introduces new content and gameplay.
SteamIntroduction of Mutations Game Modenew contentMilestoneWeekly game mode events featuring new gameplay modes like 'Realism Versus' and 'Chainsaw Massacre'.
SteamMonthly Mutation Pollquality of lifePlayers can vote on their favorite Mutation once a month, with the winning Mutation returning the following week.
SteamRealism Versus Mutation DetailsgameplayIn Realism Versus, Survivors face tougher conditions with no item glows and instant kill witches, while Infected benefit from these changes.
SteamThe Passing DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe first game add-on for Left 4 Dead 2 is now available, featuring new gameplay modes and content.
SteamChainsaw Massacre Mutation PreviewgameplayPlayers will be armed with a chainsaw with unlimited gas to survive against zombies in Campaign Mode.
SteamNew Zombie Class: Fallen Survivornew contentIntroduction of a new 'uncommon common' zombie class.
SteamWeekly Game Modes Introducednew contentNew weekly game modes called Mutations are now available.
SteamNew Zombie Class: Uncommon Common Zombienew contentIntroduction of a new zombie class called the fallen survivor.
SteamThree New Maps Introducednew contentMilestoneThe Passing DLC includes three new maps for players to explore.
SteamThe Passing DLC Releasedlc releaseMilestoneThe first game add-on for Left 4 Dead 2 featuring original L4D1 Survivors and new gameplay modes.
SteamThe Passing DLC Launchdlc releaseMilestoneThe first game add-on for Left 4 Dead 2 featuring original L4D1 Survivors and new gameplay modes.
Steam - 10 eventsThe Passing DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestone
Left 4 Dead 2's The Passing is coming out next week.
SteamCity 17 Map Conceptnew contentMixmedia's City 17 map concept inspired by Half-Life 2: Episode One.
SteamWizard of Oz Concept Art Campaign Posternew contentAgnostes created a Left 4 Dead campaign poster for a Wizard of Oz contest.
SteamThe Passing DLC Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneLeft 4 Dead 2's The Passing is coming out next week.
SteamWizard of Oz Concept Art Campaign Posternew contentAgnostes created a Left 4 Dead campaign poster for a Wizard of Oz contest.
Steam - 24 events1 Gnarly New Gnomenew contentSteamNew Game Modesnew contentSteamNew Game Mode: Scavengenew contentMilestoneSteamAll new Game Mode; Scavengenew contentSteamExplosive Fireworksnew contentSteam4 Exciting New Survivorsnew contentSteamGross Boomer Bilenew contentSteam4 New Survivors Addednew contentMilestoneSteam10 Rocking New Melee Weaponsnew contentSteam10 New Weapons Introducednew contentMilestoneSteamNew DLC 'The Passing' Announceddlc releaseMilestone
Introducing new characters, weapons, and game modes.
SteamThe Diabolical Director 2.0new contentSteam1 New Gnome Characternew contentSteam10 New Melee Weapons Availablenew contentMilestoneSteam3 New Super Special Infectednew contentSteamAddictive New Achievementsnew contentSteam3 New Special Infected Charactersnew contentMilestoneSteam110% More Midnight Ridersnew contentSteam10 Deadly New Weaponsnew contentSteamNew DLC 'The Passing'dlc releaseMilestoneIncludes new content such as a Wicked Witch Bride, a Gargantuan M60, and a Slashing Golf Club.
Steam5 New Expansive Campaignsnew contentSteam5 New Campaigns Introducednew contentMilestoneSteam - 9 eventsSync Updates with Windows Versionschanges
Mac versions will be updated in sync with the Windows versions.
SteamLeft 4 Dead 1 and 2 Coming to Macnew contentMilestoneBoth games will be released on the OSX operating system for Mac computers through Steam.
SteamNative Code for Mac VersionsperformanceThe Mac versions of L4D1 and 2 will run in native code, not under emulation software.
SteamNative Code for Mac VersionsperformanceThe Mac versions of L4D1 and L4D2 will run in native code, not under emulation software.
SteamCross-Platform OwnershipsystemPlayers who own Left 4 Dead 2 for Windows will automatically own it for Mac without needing to purchase it again.
SteamCross-Platform CompatibilitynetworkMac and Windows players can play together, with Mac owners able to host their own servers.
SteamCross-Platform CompatibilitynetworkMac and Windows players can play together, with Mac owners able to host their own servers.
SteamLeft 4 Dead 1 and 2 Coming to Macnew contentMilestoneBoth games will be released on the OSX operating system for Mac computers through Steam.
SteamCross-Platform OwnershipsystemPlayers who own Left 4 Dead 2 for Windows will also own it for Mac without needing to purchase it again.
Steam - 1 eventFree Multiplayer Weekend for Left 4 Dead 2seasonal event
Microsoft is hosting a free multiplayer weekend, allowing Silver account users to access Gold features from January 15th to January 18th.
Steam - 5 eventsNew PC Update Rolled Outother
A new update for PC has been rolled out, with a console version expected soon for Xbox 360 users.
SteamFree Multiplayer Weekend for Left 4 Dead 2seasonal eventMicrosoft is hosting a free multiplayer weekend allowing access to multiplayer features without an Xbox Live Gold account.
SteamUpcoming DLC Announcement: The Passingnew contentMilestoneNew DLC titled 'The Passing' is set to be released in the coming weeks.
SteamUpcoming DLC Announcement: The Passingnew contentMilestoneAnnouncement of the upcoming DLC titled 'The Passing'.
SteamNew PC Update Rolled OutotherA new update for PC has been released, with a console version expected for Xbox 360 users soon.
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