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Valve talk Left 4 Dead 2 DLC plans, next is story-less "map pack"
Posted: 17.02.2011 11:17 by Simon Priest Comments: 7
More digital content goodness is on the way for Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 but it's not like the Sacrifice and the Passing, as they're "wanting to experiment".

By that they mean to release a "map pack" that would "just be new campaigns". It will feature the 3 remaining L4D1 campaigns, and 'Cold Stream'.

Matthew Lourdelet, author of the '2 Evil Eyes' mod, is making a Left 4 Dead 2 campaign called 'Cold Stream' which has impressed Valve enough that they want it as an official part to this next DLC from the studio - which has no name or date yet.

"The very first step in creating a new DLC is deciding on the larger goals and constraints for the DLC. The Sacrifice and the Passing were story heavy, so we want to see what the other end of the spectrum looks like," posted Valve on the Left 4 Dead Blog.

"For this DLC we start with wanting to experiment by releasing a map pack that wasn’t about story. It would just be new campaigns for Left 4 Dead 2. That makes the first constraint no new audio or story."

"The easiest starting point for new campaigns is the three remaining Left 4 Dead 1 campaigns, so the DLC will include those. We also want something brand new and Cold Stream is the perfect fit." In the "next few weeks" they'll beta Cold Stream.

Are you still going strong against the infected hordes of Left 4 Dead 2?
Source: Blue's News

Comments

By Sneaksy (SI Member) on Feb 17, 2011
Sneaksy
I started playing when the first game came out, then switched to the next one. They do need to release some new campaigns. Although the games aren't boring and mutations are interesting, somehow people get tired of playing same maps over and over... I should check some new custom maps.
By neilmike (SI Core) on Feb 17, 2011
neilmike
hmmm more DLC, well valve you need to start making brand new games in the near future and for god's sake, valve's making huge profits..yep, greedy bugger......they're super rich!!
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Feb 17, 2011
herodotus
Haven't played in a while, so if the price is right it might draw me back...maybe.
By devel (SI Elite) on Feb 17, 2011
devel
Bring it Valve! killing those Zombies! They've been updating a lot now, patch 2.0.6.0 came out a few days ago.
By FoolWolf (SI Elite) on Feb 20, 2011
FoolWolf
Most DLC's for PC players are for free - and Left4Dead and 2 are both great games IMO. The community is vibrant - releasing tonnes of nice maps. Helms Deep with zombies? ;) check out the community maps and episodes.
By Geforcer (SI Veteran Member) on Mar 18, 2011
Geforcer
Can't wait for the update. I didn't play for a while. I got borred a bit, but they do make the game interesting with the mutations. Maybe this custom map pack will give the game what it needs and make me play it again. :)
By stuntkid (SI Elite) on Mar 20, 2011
stuntkid
It's always great playing with friends and on balanced teams. Been playing quite a bit recently and can't wait for new maps!