Linux users looking to test out another Valve title will be happy to hear that the Linux build of Left 4 Dead 2 is live now. The release happened as scheduled and will show up as "Left 4 Dead 2 Beta" on your Steam lists, provided you already own the game.
Try out the beta and be sure to leave your questions, comments, and bug reports on the special Steam Community page set up specifically for the beta.
If you don't feel like trying out the beta, there is another thing you can try testing. Valve and Pinion have teamed up to offer four custom campaigns on official game servers. The campaigns include Diescraper Redux, Urban Flight, Back to School, and City 17.
You also receive access to the Left 4 Dead 2 Beta Authoring tools and Left 4 Dead 2 Beta Dedicated Server. This will allow you to start working with EMS.
The Beta version also contains updated Windows and Mac clients, so even if you are not running under Linux you can help by testing the Beta.
Current changes in this build include:
- Server operators can now specify whether or not custom content is allowed when playing on their servers. This can be set on a per game mode basis - see cfg/addonconfig.cfg for details.
- Fixed main menu not refreshing after workshop add-ons have been loaded. Custom UI skins should display correctly now.
- Reworked add-on management to improve stability and properly support custom mutations
- Prevent an intermittant crash when browsing the add-ons screen
The Beta version also contains updated Windows and Mac clients, so even if you are not running under Linux you can help by testing the Beta.
Current changes in this build include:
- Server operators can now specify whether or not custom content is allowed when playing on their servers. This can be set on a per game mode basis - see cfg/addonconfig.cfg for details.
- Fixed main menu not refreshing after workshop add-ons have been loaded. Custom UI skins should display correctly now.
- Reworked add-on management to improve stability and properly support custom mutations
- Prevent an intermittant crash when browsing the add-ons screen
Try out the beta and be sure to leave your questions, comments, and bug reports on the special Steam Community page set up specifically for the beta.
If you don't feel like trying out the beta, there is another thing you can try testing. Valve and Pinion have teamed up to offer four custom campaigns on official game servers. The campaigns include Diescraper Redux, Urban Flight, Back to School, and City 17.