You And Other players

Assuming you’re already in the steam group, once you started the L4D2 game, you will see in your game menu page, the list available of servers you are able to join with.

There are 2 ways how you can join in one of the servers available:

1. Joining with the existing players (clicking servers shown in the screenshot above).

2. Be the host and create a game lobby for you and other other players (friends or not) to play with. Select the map, but just before you start the game, make sure you change the server type to Steam Group Server.

    FAQs

    1. What if the other player isn’t part of the group, will they be able to join the servers.

    Yes, as long as you are the host of the game (once you started they can ride on the game session) No need for them to be added in the group.

    2. We’ll be able to play any maps I have on?

    Nope. Only the maps listed here + the original L4D2 maps is only playable in the servers (Possibly there would be some maps available to a particular server only).

    3. How often can we play on these servers?

    As long as there are available servers. Its free always but subject to availability, whether there are players currently have game session on that particular server. In that case, you may just join in their game session (if they allow) or wait when there would be available ones.

    4. How would I take advantage of this “low latency” connection?

    It depends on where you live, and whom you gonna play with. For now we have 3 server locations, Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan. For instance if you are currently living in Japan, Tokyo Server would be the pretty ideal choice for both of you and your friends (living around the same area or within Japan). If you are currently living in Manila, but you will be playing with other players located in another region, say, Malaysia, Singapore might be the best option, since Singapore-based server is the closest to both Philippines and Malaysia we have available right now (and possibly will add more in the future).

    5. What are the benefits of using the L4D2 Vanilla Servers?

    1. Low Latency – if you pick the right server for you and your friends. Good latency depends on you and your friends location, relative to the available servers available.
    2. Alternative to local hosted game – There are instance that your friends cannot connect to your game server and vice-versa, in that case, you would end up selecting the Best Available Server (if Offical Server is not available). So, using this server is your best option.
    3. Map Availability – Official L4D2 servers does not have third-party maps. This server extends to play with third-party maps (listed here), unmodded, and can enjoy playing with your friends. For free.

    Players as well are selected, making sure everyone can play harmoniously.