What changed in Left 4 Dead 2 in 2023
25 updates · May 18, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023
- 16 eventsFixed incorrect instructor lesson bindings for the Tankbug fixSteamBlocked 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.
SteamNew Script Functions for SurvivorsgameplayAdded various new script functions to enhance gameplay mechanics.
SteamEnabled heartbeat sound and health state indicatorsquality of lifeAdded audio cues for health states in Death's Door.
SteamFixed several exploits reported via HackerOnebug fixSteamChanged defibrillator mechanics in L4D1 modesbalance changeDefibrillators now convert to pain pills instead of medkits.
SteamOnly the original attacker gets credited for damage caused by exploding propsbalance changeSteamAdjusted gas can requirements in The Last Standbalance changeLowered gas can requirements for Single Player and adjusted Multiplayer requirements.
SteamFixed not being able to open the train door in Crash Course during Tank Run Mutationbug fixSteamFixed LDR skybox rendering on low shader settingsbug fixSteamRestored the knife's original horizontal swing trajectorybalance changeSteamNew response criteria for Tank aggro and chaptergameplayIntroduced new criteria for Tank aggro and chapter identification.
SteamThickened clips to reduce stuck Tank spawnsgameplaySteamFixed controller navigation in some menusbug fixSteamFixed stuck spawns and clipping issues in Versus Survivalbug fixSteamFixed various issues in Tank Run and Death's Doorbug fixResolved several gameplay issues related to Tank Run and Death's Door mechanics.
Steam - 1 eventFixed vulnerabilities and exploitsbug fix
Several vulnerabilities and exploits reported via HackerOne have been fixed.
Steam - 6 eventsFixed Tank Deletion Issuebug fix
Fixed issue where Tanks deleted by triggers were still counted as alive.
SteamTank Spawn Issue Fixbug fixFixed issue where Tanks wouldn't spawn if some players were still connecting.
SteamRevive Health and Duration Changesbalance changeLowered revive health to 40 and set revive duration to 3 seconds.
SteamFixed console chat regressionbug fixResolved an issue with console chat that was introduced in a previous update.
SteamSacrifice Finale Timer AdjustmentgameplayStarting the two extra generators in Sacrifice finale will now decrease the finale timer by 30 seconds and spawn a Tank for each generator.
SteamTank Run Mutation Adjustmentsbalance changeRemoved auto-revive, re-enabled water slowdown, and crawling when incapped.
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