Valve Software recently announced a special weekend promotion for Left 4 Dead 2. Now, and continuing through the weekend, the zombie filled action title will be free to play. Current players can earn a new achievement for assisting free weekend visitors in their efforts to survive a campaign.

To celebrate Halloween, we are unleashing L4D2 on the world. Starting this Thursday, the entire game will be free to play for the whole weekend. New players can begin pre-loading now. For long time players, it is time to welcome your new found friends and help them survive the zombie apocalypse.

For current players, we created a new achievement. Good Guy Nick - – “Plays games with free weekend players and helps them survive a campaign.” Who is a free weekend player? You’re going to have to talk to each other to find out or you could always let your friends know Left 4 Dead 2 is going to be free this weekend and have them join you. Spread the word! It’s the zombie apocalypse, bring friends.

Left 4 Dead 2 Free Weekend

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