What changed in Left 4 Dead in 2010

33 updates · 4 main milestones · Mar 8, 2010 to Nov 19, 2010

  1. 8 events
    Survivor Glow Changeui ux

    Survivor glow color now corresponds to run speed to help tanks identify targets.

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    Witch Glow Addednew content

    Added a glow to the Witch for the Infected team.

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    Witch Glow Addednew content

    Added a glow to the Witch for the Infected team.

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    Realism Versus Updategameplay

    Quicker spawns for the infected in Realism Versus mode.

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    Gib Fest Returnsseasonal event

    Coop mutation featuring Gib Fest with M60s and buckets of blood.

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    Survivor Glow Color Changeui ux

    Survivor glow color now corresponds to run speed to help tanks identify targets.

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    Gib Fest Returnsseasonal event

    Co-op mutation featuring M60s and buckets of blood.

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    Realism Versus Updategameplay

    Quicker spawns for the infected in Realism Versus mode.

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  2. 6 events
    Healing Gnome Mechanic Introducednew content

    Players can now heal by holding the Gnome, which has magical healing properties.

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    Healing Gnome Healing Mechanicnew content

    Players can now heal by holding the Gnome, which has magical healing properties.

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    Mutation Poll for Next Weekgameplay

    Players can vote for next week's mutation options including Bleedout Versus and Healing Gnome.

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    Halloween Costumes Pollseasonal event

    Halloween costumes for characters were showcased, with a poll on favorite costumes.

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    Halloween Costumes Availableseasonal event

    Halloween costumes for characters like Hunters, Zoeys, Bills, and Rochelles are featured.

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    Mutation Selection for Next Weekgameplay

    Players can vote for next week's mutation from a list of options.

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  3. 3 events
    Halloween Costume Poll and Tutorialseasonal event

    Players encouraged to dress up as characters from Left 4 Dead and participate in a costume poll.

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    Bleed Out Versus Mode Introducedgameplay

    New mutation where Survivor health is temporary and decreases over time, promoting fast-paced gameplay.

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    Bleed Out Versus Mutationgameplay

    Introduced a new mutation where Survivor health is temporary and decreases over time, promoting fast-paced gameplay.

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  4. 2 events
    Lone Gunman Mutation Introducednew content

    A new mutation where players use only the Magnum pistol against hordes and Boomers.

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    Lone Gunman Mutation Introducednew content

    A new mutation where players use only the Magnum pistol against hordes and Boomers.

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  5. 5 events
    Price Reduction for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2shop

    Prices for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 have been significantly reduced on Steam.

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    Price Reduction for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2store

    Prices for Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 have been significantly reduced.

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    The Sacrifice DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Sacrifice DLC is now available for Left 4 Dead on PC and Left 4 Dead 2 on PC and Mac.

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    Final Issue of The Sacrifice Comic Releasedother

    The final issue of the comic related to The Sacrifice DLC has been released.

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    The Sacrifice DLC Releaseddlc releaseMilestone

    The Sacrifice is now available for Left 4 Dead on PC and Left 4 Dead 2 on PC and Mac.

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  6. 9 events
    Cross-Platform Ownership with Steam Playsystem

    Players who own Left 4 Dead 2 for Windows will automatically own it for Mac without needing to purchase it again.

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    Cross-Platform Compatibilitynetwork

    Mac and Windows players can play together, with cross-platform ownership through Steam Play.

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    Native Code for Mac Versionsperformance

    The Mac versions of L4D1 and 2 will run in native code, not under emulation software.

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    Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 Coming to Macnew contentMilestone

    Both games will be released on the OSX operating system for Mac computers through Steam.

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    Native Code for Mac Versionssystem

    The Mac versions of L4D1 and 2 will run in native code, not under emulation software.

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    Sync Updates Between Platformsquality of life

    Mac versions will be updated in sync with the Windows versions.

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    Mac Versions Updated in Sync with Windowschanges

    The Mac versions will receive updates in sync with the Windows versions.

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    Cross-Platform Compatibilitynetwork

    Mac and Windows players can play together, with Mac owners able to host their own servers.

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    Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 Coming to Macnew contentMilestone

    Both Left 4 Dead 1 and 2 will be released on the OSX operating system for Mac computers.

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