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Valve have officially revealed details for Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2), as part of the Microsoft Pre-E3 Press Conference. It was announced as part of an X-Box 360 line up, and was also confirmed that the game would be coming to PC.

Scheduled for release 17th November 2009

“A large part of how Left 4 Dead became 2008’s top-selling new IP on Xbox 360 and the PC was the custom-tailored game play made possible by the AI Director. With the knowledge gained from creating the original, new technology, and a passionate team, L4D2 will set a new benchmark for cooperative action games.”

“The new game introduces the AI Director 2.0, and takes game play to the next level, giving the Director the ability to change world objects, weather effects and pathways, as well as tailoring sounds, effects and even the enemy population in order to match individual player performance – meaning that every unique game session can be fitted to suit, providing a “satisfying and uniquely challenging experience”. There’s new Survivors, new boss zombies, new weapons, new items – a much bigger game than the original, with more campaigns (both co-op and Versus), and new maps available at launch.”

“Left 4 Dead 2 is set at roughly the same time as the original – just after the outbreak that turned most of the population into various zombie mutants. Players assume the role of 4 new “Survivors,” each with their own personality and new dialog. The game leads these “Survivors” through the southeastern region of the US – from Savannah, Georgia thru the bayou country, and climaxing in New Orleans’ French Quarter.”

Left 4 Dead 2 — Garden Maze

Left 4 Dead 2 — Melee Weapons [Frying Pan]

Left 4 Dead 2 — New Weapons [Fire Ammo]

Left 4 Dead 2 — Docks

Left 4 Dead 2 — Melee Weapons [Axe]

Left 4 Dead 2 – Safe Room

Left 4 Dead 2 – Stop The Alarm

Left 4 Dead 2 – Kitchen Smoker

L4D Beta is now available, should make for some great new maps.

Today we are opening the beta of the Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools to the public. It is available as a free download for all owners of the PC version of Left 4 Dead, and can be found under the “Tools” tab in Steam.
 
The L4D Authoring Tools include modified versions of the same tools we used to produce Left 4 Dead.
 
Using the L4D Authoring Tools, you may create your own campaign maps, character skins, 3D models, sound effects, and music and load them into the game.
 
Here’s what’s included:

• Updated version of Hammer, the source level editor
• Updated suite of command line compiling utilities
• Updated Particle editor
• Updated Faceposer
• Example maps, common infected, props, and explosives

This release also introduces a pair of plug-ins for SketchUp, a 3D modeling program you may download for free. You may use these plug-ins to create building blocks and props that can be imported into Hammer for use in game levels.

So how can other people play the maps you create? Don’t worry, we are updating matchmaking to fully support the new maps.
 
Our plan is to release a beta of the Authoring Tools now so the community can start working on maps in the full environment. In a few weeks we will then release the updated match making to allow users to play those new maps and campaigns.
 
If you want to get started on the beta, we suggest joining two mailing lists:
http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/l4dmapper
 
And the general Source mapper’s list.http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlmappers
 
This is beta software, so if you have any problems or issues, please send them to the l4dmapper email list.
 
We have also updated our developer Wikihttp://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Authoring_Tools/SDK_(Left_4_Dead)
 
And don’t forget. The matchmaking system will be updated in a few weeks so everyone can play your hard work. We will be releasing additional information and tools next week to show how you can package up your maps and how they are delivered to players. We want to make sure everyone has a smooth experience as they download and new Versus maps, Survival mode maps, and single and multi-map campaigns.

Source –> http://www.l4d.com/blog/post.php?id=2510

Some Left 4 Dead inspired photoshopping by MK Luis.

Source —> http://mkluis.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/zombification/

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