Is Left 4 Dead 2 completely free?

Yes, this pre-installed build is free to download and play. However, the game is a paid title on Steam, so consider purchasing it there if you want to support the developers.

How do I install Left 4 Dead 2?

Download the 15.4 GB archive, extract it to a folder excluded from antivirus scanning, run the Redist installers if needed, then launch the game via Launcher.bat.exe as administrator. Full details are in the included Installation Guide.txt.

Can I play multiplayer with this version?

LAN and offline co-op work out of the box. For online play with Steam friends, you'll need a community-made online fix, which is not officially supported. We recommend testing with a friend before relying on it.

How do I change the language to English?

Open the in-game options, go to the Audio tab, and select English from the language dropdown. This fixed the Russian dialogue issue on our test machine.

What are the system requirements?

The game lists Windows 7/Vista/XP, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2 GB RAM, NVIDIA 7600 or ATI X1600 graphics, DirectX 9.0c, and 13 GB storage. In practice, it runs smoothly on most modern PCs.