Valve is getting into the holiday spirit by making its zombie shooter, Left 4 Dead 2, completely free to download on Steam.
Merry Christmas everyone! To help you get into the holiday spirit, the Left 4 Dead 2 team have a very special announcement. For a limited time only, you can download and add Left 4 Dead 2 to your Steam library for the low, low price of $0. That’s right, Left 4 Dead 2 is now completely free for all Steam users, and as long as you install the game before 10AM PST 12/26, it’s yours forever. After this time, it goes back to its regular price of $19.99.
“But what if I already own Left 4 Dead 2, Steven?” You may be asking. Well, all current players can earn the achievement – Ghost of Christmas Present – Spread cheer by helping a free holiday player survive a campaign. Don’t be a Grinch on Christmas and help a newbie out!
The team also offers a few quick tips for new players:
Before the game: HOOK UP YOUR MICROPHONE! Communication is important in L4D2. Make sure you can keep in contact with your teammates.
In Game: stay with your teammates. L4D2 is all about teamwork and leaving your dentist friend behind to go off on your own will only get you killed. It doesn’t matter that you glow!
Post Game: Make friends. If you are having fun with a group, send them friend invites or join a common group.
There’s not really much more to say, here’s a free game for Christmas! Even if you already have it, be sure to tell all your friends who don’t.
Source: Left 4 Dead 2 blog
Update: That’s all folks! The free deal is over and Left 4 Dead 2 has returned to its discounted price of $9.99.
