Left 4 Dead Crash Course DLC now available

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Yesterday, September 29, Valve released new downloadable content (DLC) for its popular zombie-infused cooperative first-person shooter, Left 4 Dead. Dubbed "Crash Course," the new update brings a new campaign, taking place between the events of "No Mercy" and "Death Toll," and features fresh locations, dialogue, refined item spawning and more.

"Crash Course DLC is here! Find out what happens to Bill, Zoey, Louis, and Francis after their rooftop helicopter rescue in the No Mercy campaign."

The DLC is available to PC gamers for free via Steam and to Xbox 360 owners at a cost of 560 MS Points on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The Xbox 360 version was originally priced at 800 MS Points but as reported by Xbox Live's Major Nelson, the DLC was priced incorrectly.

"Crash Course had was priced incorrectly. It's being updated to be 560 points...so hold off until you see that price before you purchase."

Additionally, to celebrate the release of Crash Course, Valve is offering a 50% discount on the PC version of Left 4 Dead, which brings the game down to $14.99.

"To celebrate the release of our second DLC for Left 4 Dead, we are offering Left 4 Dead for 50% off until Oct 2nd."

Left 4 Dead 2 is set to hit shelves on November 17.

(2 replies) #1 Ansuza on 01 Oct 2009 - 01:25

It's OK for a freebie, but also disappointing because it's only two levels.

#1.1 smooth_criminal1990 on 01 Oct 2009 - 11:53

The length of the second one kinda makes up for it I think, and its good to see the game isn't being completely abandoned by Valve yet.

#1.2 Majesticmerc on 01 Oct 2009 - 19:36

Ansuza said,

I think that was sort of the point. You can't really finish a versus campaign in less than 75 minutes if you're playing an evenly matched team, Crash Course is sort of like a "Quickie" campaign, I played for the first time last night and it only took an hour.

(1 reply) #2 +Chrono951 on 01 Oct 2009 - 01:49

I bought this on Xbox and I must say I am VERY disappointed. It seems broken as I can clip through most of the level's objects and some walls. I was playing it on Live tonight with a friend and we just walked through the gate on the bridge and finished the level without using the canon! I am very upset with the quality of the DLC, especially since you have to pay for it!

#2.1 +Chrono951 on 01 Oct 2009 - 05:22

Update: Check out the L4D Forums. Lots of complaints about quality on this DLC.

#3 sin-ergy on 01 Oct 2009 - 02:49

i played through it once with some friends. we all agreed it's trash. too bad you paid for it chrono, id' be pretty upset too :/

#4 :: Lyon :: on 01 Oct 2009 - 03:24

Yeah I heard it's a disappointment. Guess I'll just wait for Left 4 Dead 2 (assuming it's unbanned here in Australia!! su

#5 Windows7even on 01 Oct 2009 - 04:30

15 bucks for l4d is a pretty sweet deal though you have to admit..i bit!

#6 ChopSuey on 01 Oct 2009 - 04:55

This DLC is total crap. If you have the 360 version, don't waste your points on this crap. Only two levels instead of four, and it's buggy as hell.

#7 305 on 01 Oct 2009 - 05:33

I refuse to pay for any dlc that has to do with l4d.

(2 replies) #8 ManOfMystery on 01 Oct 2009 - 07:36

The new campaign is complete *********.....It's so clear that they are trying to tell people to buy Left 4 Dead 2.....I cannot believe they are actually charging 360 owners for this crap. The level in itself is okay but you can finish it in under 10 mins and then it's over! What a slap in the face....THANK YOU VALVE FOR THE YEARS I HAVE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED YOUR ARSES!

Last edited by ManOfMystery on 01 Oct 2009 - 07:41

#8.1 rm20010 on 01 Oct 2009 - 08:54

I think if Valve had a stronger say in it, they would've made it free. Last time they were lucky to convince MS to keep the Survival update free.

As for the mini campaign itself, it's not that bad. Saying that, there have been custom campaigns released over the past months that have been nothing short of stunning - and free too. (For the PC, that is.

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#8.2 Neoauld on 01 Oct 2009 - 17:45

ManOfMystery said,

believe the cost is up to MS in this case
if they really wanted to screw ppl, theyd have been charging for PC updates also, but theyre alwys free! just look at TF2

#9 GreyWolfSC on 01 Oct 2009 - 13:32

In addition to the 50% off deal they are also offering a 4-pack of L4D for $45. You can get 4 copies for $12 a piece and gift them so you have someone to play with.

#10 KnightWolf on 01 Oct 2009 - 15:42

played about 10 mins of the new campaign yesterday on pc... glad i didnt have to pay for it.... played fan made ones that are a ton better than it

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