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What changed in Left 4 Dead 2 in 2021

21 updates · 5 main milestones · Jan 28, 2021 to Dec 9, 2021

  1. 1 event
    Fixed script loading issuesbug fixMilestone

    Resolved a long-standing issue where scripts would randomly fail to load, causing game-breaking bugs such as missing crescendo events and instant finales.

    Steam
  2. 4 events
    Added menu option to disable controller vibrationquality of life
    Steam
    Fixed chat text scale at high resolutionsbug fix
    Steam
    Added missing grenade binding for Xbox controllersnew content
    Steam
    Hid controller icons in the HUD by defaultui ux
    Steam
  3. 2 events
    Convar to Disable Temp File Deletionquality of life

    Players can set 'l4d_delete_temp_files 0' to prevent deletion of temp files.

    Steam
    Temporary File Deletion for Spray Collectorsquality of life

    An update will clear temp directories upon exiting the game, deleting downloaded spray files from other players.

    Steam
  4. 1 event
    Improved Dedicated Server Searchesnetwork

    Dedicated server searches now return lower-ping servers closer to the lobby leader's local region.

    Steam
  5. 4 events
    Added option to disable sprays in multiplayerquality of life

    Players can now disable other players' sprays from appearing on their client.

    Steam
    Temporary files removed after each sessionperformance

    Temp files are now automatically deleted after each game session.

    Steam
    Blocked exploit to crash serversbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed incorrect disconnect messagesbug fix
    Steam
  6. 4 events
    Fixed defibrillator networking errorbug fix

    Fixed a networking error when using the defibrillator.

    Steam
    Fixed RCE exploitsbug fix

    Fixed several more RCE exploits.

    Steam
    Fixed network exploit causing server crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a network exploit that could crash servers.

    Steam
    Fixed underwater rendering errorsbug fix

    Fixed rendering errors when underwater.

    Steam
  7. 4 events
    Fixed RCE exploitsbug fixMilestone

    Fixed several more RCE exploits.

    Steam
    Fixed underwater rendering errorsbug fix

    Fixed rendering errors when underwater.

    Steam
    Fixed defibrillator networking errorbug fix

    Fixed a networking error when using the defibrillator.

    Steam
    Fixed network exploit causing server crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixed a network exploit that could crash servers.

    Steam
  8. 1 event
    Uncut International Version Available in Germanydlc releaseMilestone

    Owners of Left 4 Dead 2 in Germany can download the uncut international version as a free DLC.

    Steam