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Left 4 Dead 2 - Update
An update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Revised fix for Linux build including latest security patches.
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Left 4 Dead 2
Also known as Left 4 Dead 2, l4d2, left 4 dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Last update
30 Jun 2026
Players now
22,702
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
405 updates
June 2026
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Fixed several crashes and exploits reported via HackerOne.
May 2026
- An update has been released for Left 4 Dead: - Fixed several exploits that could be used to crash servers or remote players.
February 2025
- A recent update to glibc in version 2.41 appears to have been causing issues with Left 4 Dead 2, which Valve have solved in a fresh update.
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Fixed a compatibility issue that was causing a crash on Linux clients.
January 2025
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Fixed exploits used to crash remote servers.
December 2024
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Fixed some exploits used to crash remote servers.
November 2024
- Left 4 Dead 2 is still easily one of the best co-op FPS games you can play today. With the witty character banter, the invisible 'Director' AI who keeps every wave of zombies feeling fresh, and the ease at which you can…
- Left 4 Dead 2 Free WeekendLeft 4 Dead 2 celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend by going free-to-play until November 18th. Jump in for the first time to battle zombie hordes with your friends, or come back for the opportunity to finally ear…
October 2024
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Fixed several crash and remote code execution exploits. - Fixed a crash on some NVIDIA graphics cards when shader detail is set to High.
July 2024
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2. Player connect message is no longer networked to clients, to prevent exposing player IP addresses.
June 2024
- Left 4 Dead 2 - UpdateAn update has been released for Left 4 Dead 2: Fixed a regression that blocked taking screenshots.
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 101 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- GNOME ALONEIf you are reading this achievement, Gabe Newell has successfully launched Gnome Chompski into space.68.9%
- ACID REFLEXKill a Spitter before she is able to spit.66.9%
- A RIDE DENIEDKill a Jockey within 2 seconds of it jumping on a Survivor.65.4%
- ARMORY OF ONEDeploy an ammo upgrade and have your team use it.51.2%
- PRICE CHOPPERSurvive the Dead Center campaign.41.0%
- CRASS MENAGERIEKill one of each Uncommon Infected.39.1%