What changed in Left 4 Dead 2 in 2012
58 updates · 13 main milestones · Jan 13, 2012 to Nov 9, 2012
- 6 eventsNew Community Campaign: Warcelonanew content
A new community created campaign, Warcelona, is now available on official servers.
SteamNew Community Campaign: Warcelonanew contentA new community created campaign, Warcelona, has been added to official servers.
SteamUpcoming Workshop Expansionquality of lifeThe Left 4 Dead 2 Workshop will expand into an invite-only private beta, simplifying map downloads.
SteamMeet the Creators Eventseasonal eventA chat session with the creators of Warcelona and Valve devs scheduled for Saturday at Noon PST.
SteamUpcoming Workshop for Easier Map Accessquality of lifeThe Left 4 Dead 2 Workshop will soon be expanded into a private beta, allowing easier access to maps.
SteamMeet the Creators Eventseasonal eventAn event featuring a chat session with the creators of Warcelona and Valve devs is scheduled for Saturday at Noon PST.
Steam - 4 eventsSteam Workshop Closed Beta AnnouncementmoddingMilestone
Steam Workshop is being added to Left 4 Dead 2, allowing easier addition of custom content.
SteamNew Tools for Content Creatorsnew contentNew tools are being developed to help content creators design new experiences and enhance custom Mutations.
SteamNew Tools for Content Creatorsnew contentNew tools are being developed to help content creators design new experiences and custom Mutations.
SteamSteam Workshop IntegrationmoddingMilestoneSteam Workshop is being added to Left 4 Dead 2, allowing easier addition of custom content including skins, weapons, and campaigns.
Steam - 4 eventsNew Achievement: Good Guy Nicknew content
Achievement for helping free weekend players survive a campaign.
SteamLeft 4 Dead 2 Free Weekend for Halloweenseasonal eventThe entire game will be free to play for the whole weekend to celebrate Halloween.
SteamLeft 4 Dead 2 Free Weekend for Halloweenseasonal eventThe entire game will be free to play for the whole weekend to celebrate Halloween.
SteamNew Achievement: Good Guy Nicknew contentAchievement for players who help free weekend players survive a campaign.
Steam - 6 eventsCold Stream DLC Delayed for Xbox 360dlc release
The Cold Stream DLC for Xbox 360 will be delayed until next week.
Steam75% Off Left 4 Dead 2 on SteamstoreTo celebrate the launch of Cold Stream, Left 4 Dead 2 is on sale for 75% off.
SteamCold Stream DLC Delayed for Xbox 360dlc releaseThe release of the Cold Stream DLC on Xbox 360 is delayed until next week.
SteamCold Stream DLC Released for PCdlc releaseMilestoneThe Cold Stream DLC is now available for PC players.
Steam75% Off Sale for Left 4 Dead 2storeTo celebrate the launch of Cold Stream, Left 4 Dead 2 is 75% off on Steam.
SteamCold Stream DLC Released for PCdlc releaseMilestoneThe Cold Stream DLC is now available for PC players.
Steam - 2 eventsNightmare Survival Mutationnew content
A new Survival Mutation inspired by Karma Jockey featuring commons, beefed up Specials, no glows, and lots of fog.
SteamNightmare Survival Mutationnew contentA new Survival Mutation inspired by Karma Jockey featuring commons, beefed up Specials, no glows, and lots of fog.
Steam - 2 events
- 8 eventsIntroduction of Versus Survival Modenew contentMilestone
A new game mode where teams compete to beat each other's times in rounds.
SteamDynamic Round Switching in Versus SurvivalgameplayRounds switch between teams trying to beat each other's times until one fails.
SteamInfected Spawn Rate Increases Over TimegameplayInfected spawns get quicker as the time increases during Versus Survival.
SteamNext Mutation Poll for PlayersotherPlayers can vote on the next mutation: Lone Gunman or Last Man on Earth.
SteamInfected Spawn Rate Increases Over TimegameplayInfected spawns get quicker as the time increases in Versus Survival mode.
SteamNext Mutation Poll for Playersseasonal eventPlayers can vote for the next mutation: Lone Gunman or Last Man on Earth.
SteamDynamic Round Switching in Versus SurvivalgameplayRounds switch between teams as they try to beat each other's times, creating a competitive environment.
SteamIntroduction of Versus Survival Modenew contentMilestoneA new game mode where teams compete to beat each other's times in rounds.
Steam - 6 eventsNext Mutation Voting Processgameplay
Community input for upcoming mutations with a focus on Versus Survival.
SteamUpcoming DLC Release Date Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneDLC is in focus with minor changes still coming, release date to be announced.
SteamNext Mutation Request and TestinggameplayTeam is considering Versus Survival as the next mutation based on community feedback.
SteamFour Swordsmen of the Apocalypse Mutationnew contentSurvivors face continuous streams of Special Infected armed only with swords.
SteamFour Swordsmen of the Apocalypse Mutationnew contentSurvivors armed with swords face continuous streams of Special Infected.
SteamUpcoming DLC Release Date Announcementdlc releaseMilestoneDLC is in focus with minor changes and bug fixes pending before release.
Steam - 10 eventsFinale Performance Tuning for Cold Stream on Xbox 360performance
Additional performance improvements for the finale section of Cold Stream.
SteamBug and Exploit Fixes for Blood Harvestbug fixReleased bug and exploit fixes on the PC for Blood Harvest.
SteamHard Eight Mode Introducednew contentFace eight Special Infected at one time with increased spawning frequency.
SteamPerformance Improvement Guide for ModdersmoddingInformation will be shared with modders on improving the performance of their campaigns.
SteamHard Eight Game Modenew contentMilestoneFace eight Special Infected at one time, with increased spawning frequency.
SteamPerformance Tips for ModdersmoddingInformation will be shared with modders on improving campaign performance.
SteamPerformance Improvements for Cold StreamperformanceMinor fixes and performance improvements for the Cold Stream campaign.
SteamBug and Exploit Fixes for Blood Harvestbug fixReleased fixes for various bugs and exploits in the Blood Harvest campaign.
SteamPerformance Improvements for Cold StreamperformanceMinor fixes and performance improvements for the Cold Stream Campaign.
SteamFinale Performance Tuning for Cold StreamperformanceImproved performance in the finale section of Cold Stream on Xbox 360.
Steam - 6 eventsCold Stream DLC Announcementnew contentMilestone
Upcoming DLC will include Cold Stream, Blood Harvest, Crash Course, Dead Air, Death Toll, and No Mercy.
SteamGib Fest Mode Introducednew contentNew game mode where players can use M60s with unlimited ammo to blast the infected.
SteamCold Stream DLC Announcednew contentMilestoneUpcoming DLC will include Cold Stream, Blood Harvest, Crash Course, Dead Air, Death Toll, and No Mercy.
SteamCampaign Bug Fixesbug fixExtensive bug fixes for Campaigns are being prepared for the Cold Stream DLC.
SteamGib Fest Mode Introducednew contentPlayers can now use M60s with unlimited ammo to blast the infected.
SteamCampaign Bug Fixesbug fixExtensive bug fixes for Campaigns will be updated on Steam in preparation for the DLC.
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