Left 4 Dead Survival Pack to be Free Written Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by Dan Webb Valve today announced, via their Steam Store, that the upcoming downloadable content for Left 4 Dead will not cost a penny. The "Survivial Pack", which is set to touch down in the spring will feature versus mode map play on both Death Toll and Dead Air, whilst introducing players to a survival mode. No one can complain at free, but we're still itching for some new maps. Hey Valve ... we have money for new maps too ... exploit us dammit! [Via Valve's Twitter] On Twitter? Add us too. | |
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 | Comment #1 by Halmas4 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:37:57 PM nice :) |
 | Comment #2 by xXx3NIGM4xXx Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:38:45 PM Muahaha! All my bitching has finally paid off! =) Good to hear though, because I am willing to pay for new maps, but not for these. Thankfully, I won't have to! So excited to play more online maps though!! |
 | Comment #3 by Phate LLD Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:38:45 PM Thank god it's free. |
 | Comment #4 by Sh0tgunSquirrel Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:39:18 PM Good coz i wasn't paying for that. Come on Valve i want new maps NOW! |
 | Comment #5 by [Waggly Bean] Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:40:31 PM Nice I'm getting this game in the next few days, so I'm pleased about that! :) |
 | Comment #6 by BulletMagnet Uk Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:41:14 PM Cheeky self advertising of your twitter in a completely unrelated news article. Love it haha. |
 | Comment #7 by Dredgon Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:41:39 PM Good, good! I might not have gotten if it wasn't free, saving MS Points for Fallout 3 and RE 5... |
 | Comment #8 by Norman Coxwell Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:42:52 PM I kinda of feel dirty now for complaining. |
 | Comment #9 by V4R14N7 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:44:11 PM damn right it will be free |
 | Comment #10 by Monoplay796 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:48:34 PM Awesome, thank valve for making this free... |
 | Comment #11 by My BR Is Evil Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:50:02 PM Great they made what should be a update into free DLC lol. That's the only way Microsoft would allow them to let it be free. I can imagine the pitch meeting, "I've got something to make everyone happy, Instead of releasing everything we promised our fans we will release a little bit and then the rest they can pay for. PLEASE MICROSOFT its for the fans." |
 | Comment #12 by some Irish guys Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:50:16 PM If only new maps were announced in the near future, too |
 | Comment #13 by jasonorme666 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:53:21 PM I knew valve wouldn't let us down. |
 | Comment #14 by JRAPOCALYPSE Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 04:57:32 PM Even free does not matter for this horrible disapointment of a game. |
 | Comment #15 by rvlution Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:01:02 PM At least we can't say we're wasting money on DLC. Yet... |
 | Comment #16 by TBBucs20x Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:01:17 PM Hey I've been looking forward to Left 4 Dead DLC since the game's release! Either way this is great news...but now I still have to wait for new maps(which is what the game really needs so it can further stand the test of time). |
 | Comment #17 by Tutelsongo Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:01:59 PM Valve = Win |
 | Comment #18 by Olliezilla Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:02:09 PM yey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 |
 | Comment #19 by Opayk Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:02:13 PM Wheeeeeeeeeeeee! Free's good! Well done Valve! But on another note: damn I wish there were some new maps... |
 | Comment #20 by Oultranator0731 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:04:29 PM i cant be bothered to check but can someone tell me if theyve released the date the dlc is coming? please. |
 | Comment #21 by l.maciver Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:07:35 PM thank god the is free, bring out new maps and you'll have my money |
 | Comment #22 by Necronauta Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:08:54 PM Great! |
 | Comment #23 by d00gler Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:15:15 PM free is good. |
 | Comment #24 by Teapot Hands Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:16:00 PM I YOU READ THIS, SEND OLLIEZILLA A FRIEND REQUEST ON XBOX LIVE. PLEASE. |
 | Comment #25 by XxM4RKSM4NxX Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:18:12 PM Good, because I refuse to pay for maps that should already of been included in the multiplayer. I won't mind paying for new maps, though. |
 | Comment #26 by Amorebettersn Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:20:52 PM that game gets old reeeeeeaaallll quick... |
 | Comment #27 by Powerman1469 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:21:35 PM now they just need to patch the idiots that put stuff in front of the elevator =] or at least have a air tank spawn at the bottom everytime |
 | Comment #28 by Sonnenberg Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:21:41 PM this game is still a fail soooo happy i didnt waste money on it |
 | Comment #29 by puma Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:23:49 PM should have came with the game. |
 | Comment #30 by ell635 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:23:53 PM That was a smart move Valve. Give yourselves a pat of the back. That puts a few smiles on the faces of disappointed gamers. Nobody can refuse a bit of free DLC, and this disappointing pack sounds even better now its free. I'll be purchasing this. At least I can save my money now, there's too much DLC flying around in one time and I dont know if I'll have enough left! -COD5 Map Pack -THREE Fallout 3 Mission Packs -Left 4 Dead Map Pack -GTA IV: The Lost and the Damned -Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack -And probably plenty more. There's over £50 in there |
| Comment #31 by Powerman1469 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:25:23 PM another didn't see this before.. Sonenberg.. ur a fail -_- |
 | Comment #32 by SproOve Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:25:29 PM w00t, at least that. will probably get it then. hope there will be more dlc. i would gladly pay 800 points for 2 new campaigns. |
 | Comment #33 by Asholay Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:29:18 PM Nice - hopefully other devs will take notice... |
| Comment #34 by xXx3NIGM4xXx Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:32:40 PM Post 14: Boo! Left4Dead is excellent when you have friends to play with and work as a team..if not, I admit it can get somewhat irritating, but lets not blame peoples stupid asses on the game being bad because it's not. |
 | Comment #35 by NAFeS Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:34:20 PM I new it. I said it. Therefore, I am the greatest man alive!!! ALL BOW BEFORE ME!!!! |
 | Comment #36 by hoochie mama 88 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:36:24 PM this is very welcoming news |
 | Comment #37 by Piccolo549 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:39:08 PM good, who would really pay for that stuff anyway, the versus maps should have been playable from the start |
 | Comment #38 by Tyler Johnston Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:42:51 PM its not the DLC i hoped for, but you cant argue with free, hopefuly more content comes out soon, i dont mind dropping some money |
 | Comment #39 by asilent boom Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:45:29 PM Nice that its free- ok now where is the DLC for Team Fortress 2 Valve? |
 | Comment #40 by Nightbeam Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:45:54 PM People should be ashamed! :(, be nice to valve, you a**holes complained and they dropped it down to free. |
 | Comment #41 by Bleeding Star Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:49:53 PM any idea on date? |
 | Comment #42 by Greg0fTheDead Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:55:20 PM free is good. but id rather pay for actual new content. still a great gesture. |
 | Comment #43 by Captain Urahara Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:55:50 PM *sighs* *continues to wait for the Team Fortress 2 DLC* |
 | Comment #44 by George Locust Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:56:04 PM cool |
 | Comment #45 by Wulfaur Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 05:56:34 PM I don't mind free stuff, but I want some Characters/Maps... BRING ON CHICAGO TED! |
 | Comment #46 by PinkGrunt Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:00:28 PM this is awesome i so cant wait for these maps. |
 | Comment #47 by MattyBoosh Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:19:16 PM Lovely stuff :) |
 | Comment #48 by xpectsthexpctd Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:21:40 PM This is fantastic, since I said how this should have been an update. Now it essentially is. Can't wait! |
 | Comment #49 by gooseysnoop Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:22:26 PM Free stuff is always good stuff. |
 | Comment #50 by Grouchu Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:26:59 PM Great news. |
 | Comment #51 by porkfriedtar Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:37:32 PM YES SURVIVAL MODE THANK GOD |
 | Comment #52 by EvaIV Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:38:32 PM Its about damn time ive been waiting for this to come out shit. hopefully they fix the turret glitch on dead air for versus though thatll be so gay:( |
 | Comment #53 by Almighty Tubsta Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:41:12 PM @24 "I'll be purchasing this" No you won't, because you're not paying for it FOOL. Good news though for all the disappointed people though. |
 | Comment #54 by cool4joe Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:45:50 PM These are pretty much new maps to me because versus is the only thing I enjoy playing nonstop and free new maps with a new mode is better than any other major game I have seen |
 | Comment #55 by KaoFam Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 06:57:19 PM YES FREE |
 | Comment #56 by Zacxx201 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:13:55 PM Meh I'd pay 800 even if it were these maps. The versus is so boring after a while. Cmon make a school scenario or the traditional mall!!! |
 | Comment #57 by lilasianman Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:14:17 PM nice |
 | Comment #58 by kev2342 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:26:32 PM good, because i wouldn't pay for a new multiplayer mode. |
 | Comment #59 by DarkBlackWidow Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:30:51 PM Sweet!!! |
 | Comment #60 by MakoBallistic Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:43:59 PM good, im glad they have made it free. now i can get the Fallout 3 and CoD:WaW DLC and not have to worry about saving my points as im poor atm lol. |
 | Comment #61 by OnEdEcK Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 07:56:51 PM oh happy happy day, any release date? |
 | Comment #62 by Ry8an25oliver93 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:01:29 PM Just because it is free on steam, DOES NOT mean it will be free on Xbox Live. The team fortress 2 updates are free on steam but Microsoft says if they release them on the 360, Valve has to charge money and that is why they aren't released on the 360 yet. |
 | Comment #63 by Violet Grim Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:06:10 PM yay!! this means more ms points for my fallout DLC : ) |
| Comment #64 by Ry8an25oliver93 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:10:10 PM EDIT: i just clicked on the source info (Valve's twitter) and it says in the headline free for xbox 360 and PC http://store.steampowered.com/news/2234/ Sorry for the confusion, but I remember something similar to this happening during the first TF2 updates |
 | Comment #65 by GooeySausage Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:10:19 PM WOO something we dont have to pay for! cant complain its for free!! |
 | Comment #66 by eddie cheeseman Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:11:49 PM Woop de fucking doo. |
 | Comment #67 by zyxomma100 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:20:36 PM Valve has redeemed themselves mostly with this news. I'd still pay for some new maps though. |
 | Comment #68 by Lil Lickems Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:33:50 PM Survival will most like to see how long you last againest unlimited zombies with limited health and ammo. |
 | Comment #69 by Crabby0525 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:39:54 PM Good, cause I wouldn't have paid for something that they should have put in the shipped version anyway. |
 | Comment #70 by KSizzle420 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:51:14 PM cool news, I will still buy some new maps if they decide to make some. |
 | Comment #71 by MrRedrum Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:52:52 PM Good. And I agree with #69 |
 | Comment #72 by Suplemental Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 08:53:40 PM @#14 Why even bother F***ing commenting about a game you don't please just do us all a favour and get lost! |
 | Comment #73 by Last Shaman Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 09:05:44 PM sweet wonder wat the survival campaign is gonna be like |
 | Comment #74 by I DMxR3MIX I Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 09:28:47 PM valve dont forget team fortress 2 we still need that update...lol |
 | Comment #75 by Cannibalistic Corpse God Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 09:30:03 PM Is that not sweet!!!! Free!! |
 | Comment #76 by Judge Bergan Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 10:10:33 PM too bad i already traded this game in lol |
 | Comment #77 by Mongooli P5 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 10:14:35 PM Free is good, but what about new achievements? |
 | Comment #78 by SuperWoody64 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 10:16:02 PM I hope there's at least an achievement for getting so far on the survival mode. I was really hoping for Ravenholm from HL2 for a new level. I think after getting all the achievements in this any new maps would just piss me off, I want a sequel. |
 | Comment #79 by MrFloppay Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 11:30:53 PM I know that this is an achievement site, but achievements are not fucking everything. |
 | Comment #80 by Razor255 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 11:51:32 PM Ok, does anyone know if there will be any achievements for the survivial thing? I mean, I know its free, so probablly not, but im just wondering :D |
 | Comment #81 by Akatsuki Sw1tch Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 12:11:26 AM Bloomin good news, Shame there's no extra campaign levels + i doubt there'll be any new achievements seeing as it's gonna be free. |
 | Comment #82 by Steadysphere Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 01:14:58 AM I feel like such a idiot-all that groaning over a pack that was going to be free. Goddamn I wish I knew it was going to be free sooner. Oh well. |
 | Comment #83 by IX Kenneth XI Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 01:31:53 AM Win. |
 | Comment #84 by Exodist Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 01:37:59 AM Nice, Valve do know how to please the people. To be honest I would be fine with paying for new maps, but if this DLC was to cost I probably wouldn't have got it. |
 | Comment #85 by beezelBug Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 02:36:29 AM The new survival mode sounds interesting if nothing else and if it is free as well then you cannot complain. I'm still of the mindset where you buy the game and that is all I am expecting to get, DLC is like an extra flake in my icecream cone, whether chargable or free its always an unexpected surprise. Stop being so demanding and take what is offered with some sort of gratitude |
 | Comment #86 by Liamnator1005 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 03:16:47 AM Thats great as i wouldn't spend points on what should already be in the game, but the survival mode sounds way to much like Horde from Gears 2 which i don't play that much as it gets old fast if it all you do, but it will make the kill 53500 zombies a lot easier, untill the tanks come every 10 waves |
 | Comment #87 by Tib088 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 03:27:12 AM Yay! Good job this is free. It would be overpriced to 800 pionts. Anyways the servival mode sounds like the Zombie Mode from CoD 5. Lets hope for more maps. |
 | Comment #88 by Neon Lynx Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 03:30:57 AM brilliant - lessens the blow of it not being the DLC i was looking for! |
 | Comment #89 by Tenlo Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 03:44:55 AM You've got to love companys who give for free, who says theres no philanthropists anymore |
 | Comment #90 by workbench Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 04:33:22 AM why doesnt anyone follow MY twitter... |
 | Comment #91 by GremUK Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 04:41:09 AM Free is always good, regardless how much or little extra you are getting. Plus survival mode should be good, just like nacht der untoten or horde. Any news on a date or if any extra achievements will be available? |
| Comment #92 by spiderlillyx187 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 04:59:11 AM good news great game and free dlc!!!!!!!! id pay for new campaigns but as one guy posted versus does get boring quik game has lot of replayability |
 | Comment #93 by Morties Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 05:14:33 AM thats what we like to see XD |
 | Comment #94 by xPSYCHOxKILLA_x Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 05:39:43 AM Everyone loves free stuff lol. Hmm survival mode is simply gunna help out those who are trying very hard to get their 53k kills so I feel bad for the people who probably just focused on killing instead of the gameplay. |
 | Comment #95 by Racxie Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 05:51:44 AM Brilliant news =) would of been kinda surprised though if they hadn't of been free 'cos Valve's content always is. |
| Comment #96 by Jake1479 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 06:09:35 AM yess. that's what i thought VALVE! you best be making this free. |
 | Comment #97 by x Violet Rain x Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 10:11:43 AM Pretty sweet, would have been willing to pay for it but it's free, great! |
| Comment #98 by rongoslongo Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 11:23:28 AM oh yeah i would have paid for this but hells yeah its free right on |
 | Comment #99 by ANIM4L Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 11:28:08 AM More Guns --- More Maps!!! Please!!! I'll throw money into this game if there is enough contenet. But same 4 maps, and same boring guns with new gameplay modes, will only get me to play so much. |
 | Comment #100 by LocustDawn Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 11:36:52 AM Any content is welcome tbh, but new guns would be nice. Bring on the flamethrowers :D |
 | Comment #101 by Knight D3m0n Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 12:34:03 PM awsome |
 | Comment #102 by KIDDRAGON67 Thursday, February 12, 2009 @ 03:56:21 PM what i think: not a big dlc but worth free, big one in devlopment aswell but will cost |
 | Comment #103 by DarkDemonDays Friday, February 13, 2009 @ 03:49:54 PM I think it kinda bs cause like man...they should have had the other 2 maps for versus from release, if this cost money i would buy it. |
 | Comment #104 by unreal3 Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 09:01:14 AM lol finally i dnt hav 2 buy microsoft points 4 once |
 | Comment #105 by Ali! Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 02:19:28 PM Id rather pay for new maps, guns and other stuff then just get a game mode and 2 maps on versus for free to be honest. |
 | Comment #106 by seahn Saturday, March 07, 2009 @ 05:29:04 AM yeah, im really exited for survival mode, and im anticipating kickn' ass on death toll and dead air... happy the old maps are free, but agree, i want to purchase something worth purchasing, and i know valve can supply the content |
 | Comment #107 by fre12 Wednesday, April 01, 2009 @ 08:32:34 PM wat day is it coming out again? |
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