What changed in Left 4 Dead 2 in 2023

25 updates · May 18, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023

  1. 2 events
    Increased default command limitsbalance change

    Increased default command limits to prevent spurious disconnects.

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    Fixed network stream corruptionbug fix

    Fixed possible corruption of the unreliable network stream during high network loads.

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  2. 16 events
    Fixed incorrect instructor lesson bindings for the Tankbug fix
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    Blocked stuck spots and patched exploits in various mapsbug fix

    Addressed multiple stuck spots and exploits across several maps including Dead Center, Dark Carnival, and others.

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    New Script Functions for Survivorsgameplay

    Added various new script functions to enhance gameplay mechanics.

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    Enabled heartbeat sound and health state indicatorsquality of life

    Added audio cues for health states in Death's Door.

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    Fixed several exploits reported via HackerOnebug fix
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    Changed defibrillator mechanics in L4D1 modesbalance change

    Defibrillators now convert to pain pills instead of medkits.

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    Only the original attacker gets credited for damage caused by exploding propsbalance change
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    Adjusted gas can requirements in The Last Standbalance change

    Lowered gas can requirements for Single Player and adjusted Multiplayer requirements.

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    Fixed not being able to open the train door in Crash Course during Tank Run Mutationbug fix
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    Fixed LDR skybox rendering on low shader settingsbug fix
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    Restored the knife's original horizontal swing trajectorybalance change
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    New response criteria for Tank aggro and chaptergameplay

    Introduced new criteria for Tank aggro and chapter identification.

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    Thickened clips to reduce stuck Tank spawnsgameplay
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    Fixed controller navigation in some menusbug fix
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    Fixed stuck spawns and clipping issues in Versus Survivalbug fix
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    Fixed various issues in Tank Run and Death's Doorbug fix

    Resolved several gameplay issues related to Tank Run and Death's Door mechanics.

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  3. 1 event
    Fixed vulnerabilities and exploitsbug fix

    Several vulnerabilities and exploits reported via HackerOne have been fixed.

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  4. 6 events
    Fixed Tank Deletion Issuebug fix

    Fixed issue where Tanks deleted by triggers were still counted as alive.

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    Tank Spawn Issue Fixbug fix

    Fixed issue where Tanks wouldn't spawn if some players were still connecting.

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    Revive Health and Duration Changesbalance change

    Lowered revive health to 40 and set revive duration to 3 seconds.

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    Fixed console chat regressionbug fix

    Resolved an issue with console chat that was introduced in a previous update.

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    Sacrifice Finale Timer Adjustmentgameplay

    Starting the two extra generators in Sacrifice finale will now decrease the finale timer by 30 seconds and spawn a Tank for each generator.

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    Tank Run Mutation Adjustmentsbalance change

    Removed auto-revive, re-enabled water slowdown, and crawling when incapped.

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