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<span style="color:white; font-weight:bold"> {{For|about=the game|documentation of Left 4 Dead tools|[[Left 4 Dead/Docs|Left 4 Dead Documentation]]|}} </span> | |||
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|title = Left 4 Dead | |title = Left 4 Dead | ||
|image = | |image = Software Cover - Left 4 Dead.jpg | ||
|developer = {{valve|1}}, {{trs|1}} | |developer = {{valve|1}}, {{trs|1}}</br>[[WP:Certain Affinity|Certain Affinity]] (assisted with TRS for {{360|name}} version) | ||
|publisher = {{valve|1}} | |publisher = {{valve|1}} | ||
|series = [[Left 4 Dead series]] | |series = [[Left 4 Dead series]] | ||
|releasedates = {{ExpandBox|title=November 18, 2008|'''Windows:'''<br>November 18, 2008<br>'''Xbox 360:'''<br>November 18, 2008<br>'''macOS:'''<br>October 27, 2010<br><!--expand template-->}} | |releasedates = {{ExpandBox|title=November 18, 2008|'''Windows:'''<br>November 18, 2008<br>'''Xbox 360:'''<br>November 18, 2008<br>'''macOS:'''<br>October 27, 2010<br><!--expand template-->}} | ||
|genre = {{w|icon=0|First person shooter}}, {{w|icon=0|Survival horror}} | | genre = {{w|icon=0|First-person shooter|First-person shooter}}, {{w|icon=0|Survival horror}}, Zombies | ||
|mode = {{w|icon=0|Cooperative video game|Co-operative multiplayer}} | | mode = {{w|icon=0|Cooperative video game|Co-operative multiplayer}} | ||
|platform = {{w|icon=0|Windows}}, {{w|icon=0|Xbox 360}}, {{w|icon=0|macOS | |platform = {{w|icon=0|Windows}}, {{w|icon=0|Xbox 360}}, {{w|icon=0|macOS}} | ||
|engine = {{source|4.1}}<br>({{l4dbranch|1}}) | |engine = {{source|4.1}}<br>({{l4dbranch|1}}) | ||
|appid = 500 | |appid = 500 | ||
|modsupport = Yes, [[VPK]]s in {{code|addons}} folder | |modsupport = Yes, [[VPK]]s in {{code|addons}} folder | ||
|sdk = [[Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools]] | |sdk = [[Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools]] | ||
|doc = [[Left 4 Dead/Docs|Left 4 Dead Docs]] | |||
|sysreq = <span></span> | |sysreq = <span></span> | ||
'''Minimum''': | '''Minimum''': | ||
* {{w|icon=0|Windows 7}} (32/64-bit) | * {{w|icon=0|Windows 7}} (32/64-bit) or newer | ||
* {{w|icon=0|Pentium 4}} 3.0 {{w|icon=0|Hertz|GHz}} | * {{w|icon=0|Pentium 4}} 3.0 {{w|icon=0|Hertz|GHz}} | ||
* 1 {{w|icon=0|Gigabyte|GB}} {{w|icon=0|Random-access memory|RAM}} | * 1 {{w|icon=0|Gigabyte|GB}} {{w|icon=0|Random-access memory|RAM}} | ||
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* 7.5 GB disk space | * 7.5 GB disk space | ||
* {{w|icon=0|DirectX}} 9.0c compatible sound card | * {{w|icon=0|DirectX}} 9.0c compatible sound card | ||
* ''Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred; the support was dropped, even with retail copies.'' | |||
'''Recommended''': | '''Recommended''': | ||
* Intel {{w|icon=0|Core 2 Duo}} 2.4GHz | * Intel {{w|icon=0|Core 2 Duo}} 2.4GHz | ||
* 1 GB RAM | * 1 GB RAM | ||
* NVidia {{w|icon=0|GeForce 7 series#GeForce 7600 series|7600}} / ATI {{w|icon=0|Radeon X1000 series#X1600 series|X1600}} or better, Shader | * NVidia {{w|icon=0|GeForce 7 series#GeForce 7600 series|7600}} / ATI {{w|icon=0|Radeon X1000 series#X1600 series|X1600}} or better, Shader Model 3.0 | ||
|distribution = Retail, Xbox Marketplace, [[Steam]] | |distribution = Retail, Xbox Marketplace, [[Steam]] | ||
|website = [https://www.l4d.com Left 4 Dead series website] | |website = [https://www.l4d.com Left 4 Dead series website] | ||
|links = {{Steam store|app/500|'''Steam''' page}}<br>{{moddb|games/left-4-dead}} | |links = {{Steam store|app/500|'''Steam''' page}}</br>{{Xbox store|console=xbox-360|en-US/Product/Left-4-Dead/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80245410830|Xbox 360 Marketplace}} <small>(archived)</small></br>{{ms store|left-4-dead/BPHF60SHQFXN|Microsoft Store|site=xboxsite}}<small> (Xbox One/Series X{{pipe}}S, backward compatible)</small></br>{{moddb|games/left-4-dead}} | ||
|previousgame = {{tob|2}}<br>(by release date) | |previousgame = {{tob|2}}<br>(by release date) | ||
|nextgame = {{l4d2|2}} | |nextgame = {{l4d2|2}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Left 4 Dead''' is a co-operative multiplayer survival horror that pits four playable or [[AI]]-controlled survivors against hordes of aggressive "[[infected]]" - the victims of an apocalyptic plague. | '''''Left 4 Dead''''' is a co-operative multiplayer survival horror that pits four playable or [[AI]]-controlled survivors against hordes of aggressive "[[infected]]" - the victims of an apocalyptic plague. | ||
The Survivors' goal is to help each other make it through various scenarios to safety. The Infected are controlled by an AI [[info_director|director]] that dynamically balances difficulty and mood depending on the players' progress and situation. In an alternate game mode, human players can control up to four mutated Special Infected with special abilities and cooperate to stop the Survivor players. | The Survivors' goal is to help each other make it through various scenarios to safety. The Infected are controlled by an AI [[info_director|director]] that dynamically balances difficulty and mood depending on the players' progress and situation. In an alternate game mode, human players can control up to four mutated Special Infected with special abilities and cooperate to stop the Survivor players. | ||
== Details == | ==Details== | ||
Uses the [[NextBot]] system: | Uses the [[NextBot]] system: | ||
* Survivor bots | * Survivor bots | ||
* All variants of the Infected | * All variants of the Infected | ||
== Official Maps/Campaigns == | ==Official Maps/Campaigns== | ||
Left 4 Dead has the following official campaigns and maps included: | Left 4 Dead has the following official campaigns and maps included: | ||
{{Chapters|game=l4d|type=camp}} | {{Chapters|game=l4d|type=camp}} | ||
{{Note| | |||
When Left 4 Dead was released, only 4 campaigns (No Mercy, Death Toll, Dead Air and Blood Harvest) are available. | |||
*'''Crash Course''' was released in September 29th, 2009. | |||
** Free and included with the game on PC, paid on Xbox 360 ($6.99, formerly 560 Microsoft Points). | |||
*'''The Sacrifice''' was released in October 5th, 2010. | |||
** Free and included with the game on PC, paid on Xbox 360 ($6.99, formerly 560 Microsoft Points). | |||
}} | |||
== Content == | === Demo version === | ||
The demo version only features two playable maps, taking place in the ''No Mercy'' campaign. The first map remains unchanged from the final version, however the second map ends just after the generator room panic event. Once you reach the saferoom in the second map and close the door with everyone inside, the credits roll. The demo version of the game is no longer available. | |||
==Content== | |||
* Left 4 Dead (<code>left4dead</code>) | * Left 4 Dead (<code>left4dead</code>) | ||
* [[Left 4 Dead (engine branch)|Left 4 Dead engine branch]] | * [[Left 4 Dead (engine branch)|Left 4 Dead engine branch]] | ||
== See also == | ==See also== | ||
* [[Left 4 Dead Level Creation]] | * [[Left 4 Dead Level Creation]] | ||
* [[List of Left 4 Dead console commands and variables]] | |||
* '''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]''' - the sequel to '''Left 4 Dead''' | * '''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]''' - the sequel to '''Left 4 Dead''' | ||
== External links == | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://www.l4d.com/l4d/home.php Official website] | * [https://www.l4d.com/l4d/home.php Official website] | ||
* [https://www.l4dmaps.com/ L4Dmaps.com] | * [https://www.l4dmaps.com/ L4Dmaps.com] | ||
* [https://left4dead. | * [https://left4dead.miraheze.org/wiki/Left_4_Dead_Wiki Unofficial L4D Wiki] | ||
* {{w|Left 4 Dead}} on '''Wikipedia'''[[Category:Left 4 Dead series]] | * {{w|Left 4 Dead}} on '''Wikipedia'''[[Category:Left 4 Dead series]] | ||
{{SourceBranchCategory|l4dbranch}} | |||
Latest revision as of 01:46, 7 September 2025
This article is about the game. For documentation of Left 4 Dead tools, see Left 4 Dead Documentation.
Left 4 Dead
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Series
Release date(s)
November 18, 2008
Windows:
November 18, 2008
Xbox 360:
November 18, 2008
macOS:
October 27, 2010
November 18, 2008
Xbox 360:
November 18, 2008
macOS:
October 27, 2010
Genre(s)
First-person shooter, Survival horror, Zombies
Mode(s)
Engine
Steam AppID
Mod support
Yes, VPKs in addons folder
Documentation
System requirements
Minimum:
- Windows 7 (32/64-bit) or newer
- Pentium 4 3.0 GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- NVidia 6600 / ATI 9600 or better (128 MB VRAM, Shader model 2.0)
- 7.5 GB disk space
- DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- Windows XP and Vista were previously supported, but as future updates for this game and Steam occurred; the support was dropped, even with retail copies.
Recommended:
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
- 1 GB RAM
- NVidia 7600 / ATI X1600 or better, Shader Model 3.0
Distribution
Retail, Xbox Marketplace, Steam
Official website
Links
Steam page Xbox 360 Marketplace (archived) Microsoft Store (Xbox One/Series X|S, backward compatible) ModDB pagePrevious game
The Orange Box(by release date)
Next game
Left 4 Dead is a co-operative multiplayer survival horror that pits four playable or AI-controlled survivors against hordes of aggressive "infected" - the victims of an apocalyptic plague.
The Survivors' goal is to help each other make it through various scenarios to safety. The Infected are controlled by an AI director that dynamically balances difficulty and mood depending on the players' progress and situation. In an alternate game mode, human players can control up to four mutated Special Infected with special abilities and cooperate to stop the Survivor players.
Details
Uses the NextBot system:
- Survivor bots
- All variants of the Infected
Official Maps/Campaigns
Left 4 Dead has the following official campaigns and maps included:
Toggle chapters  Left 4 Dead CampaignsToggle chapters |
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 No Mercy |
 Crash Course |
 Death Toll |
 Dead Air |
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1. The Apartments - l4d_hospital01_apartment2. The Subway - l4d_hospital02_subway3. The Sewer - l4d_hospital03_sewers4. The Hospital - l4d_hospital04_interior5. Rooftop Finale - l4d_hospital05_rooftop
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1. The Alleys - l4d_garage_alleys2. The Truck Depot Finale - l4d_garage_lots
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1. The Turnpike - l4d_smalltown01_caves2. The Drains - l4d_smalltown02_drainage3. The Church - l4d_smalltown03_ranchhouse4. The Town - l4d_smalltown04_mainstreet5. Boathouse Finale - l4d_smalltown05_chouseboat
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1. The Greenhouse - l4d_airport01_greenhouse2. The Crane - l4d_airport02_offices3. The Construction Site - l4d_airport03_garage4. The Terminal - l4d_airport04_terminal5. Runway Finale - l4d_airport05_runway
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 Blood Harvest |
 The Sacrifice |
 The Last Stand (Survival) |
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1. The Woods - l4d_farm01_hilltop2. The Tunnel - l4d_farm02_traintunnel3. The Bridge - l4d_farm03_bridge4. The Train Station - l4d_farm04_barn5. Farmhouse Finale - l4d_farm05_cornfield
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1. The Docks - l4d_river01_docks2. The Barge - l4d_river02_barge3. Port Finale - l4d_river03_port
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The Lighthouse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note:
When Left 4 Dead was released, only 4 campaigns (No Mercy, Death Toll, Dead Air and Blood Harvest) are available.
- Crash Course was released in September 29th, 2009.
- Free and included with the game on PC, paid on Xbox 360 ($6.99, formerly 560 Microsoft Points).
- The Sacrifice was released in October 5th, 2010.
- Free and included with the game on PC, paid on Xbox 360 ($6.99, formerly 560 Microsoft Points).
Demo version
The demo version only features two playable maps, taking place in the No Mercy campaign. The first map remains unchanged from the final version, however the second map ends just after the generator room panic event. Once you reach the saferoom in the second map and close the door with everyone inside, the credits roll. The demo version of the game is no longer available.
Content
- Left 4 Dead (
left4dead) - Left 4 Dead engine branch
See also
- Left 4 Dead Level Creation
- List of Left 4 Dead console commands and variables
- Left 4 Dead 2 - the sequel to Left 4 Dead
External links
- Official website
- L4Dmaps.com
- Unofficial L4D Wiki
Left 4 Dead on Wikipedia