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[Mista]

In a statement to IGN, Valve has denied any development on a new Left 4 Dead title, such as Left 4 Dead 3, calling the rumors on such a project “misinformation.”

Valve:

We’ve seen rumors to this effect for the last couple of months. We did briefly explore some Left 4 Dead next gen opportunities a few years ago. But we are absolutely not working on anything L4D related now, and haven’t for years. It’s clear some people are having fun creating misinformation to spin up the community and other outlets. Unfortunately, for now a new L4D game is not something we’re working on

The statement follows an uptick in rumors regarding Left 4Dead 3 thanks to reports from YouTube channels like Valve News Network claiming to have leaked Left 4 Dead 3 screenshots. Furthermore, An HTC representative from China published a recent talk they gave on VR that included a mention of “L4D3.”

However, according to Valve, while there were some explorations into a next-gen Left 4 Dead title in the past, a new game in the zombie series is not currently in active development.

Left 4 Dead 3 Is 'Absolutely' Not Currently in the Works, Valve Says - IGN

Valve says Left 4 Dead 3 is absolutely not in development at the studio, despite recent rumors.

www.ign.com

 

[MiguelItUp]

 

[GamerEDM]

Left 4 dead 3 ...confirmed

 

[Woo-Fu]

We can look forward to Steam 2 though, right?

 

[GrayChild]

Left 4 Dead 2: Episode 1 confirmed!

 

[decisions]

So the HTC exec just pulled L4D3 out of his ass? I don't believe them.

 

[V4skunk]

I think we'll get a sequel eventually.
Probably next console gen some time.

 

[Joyful]

Tyler called out damn

I imagine valve is saying this because the absorbed Campo Santo devs slight grumbling when they were forced to work on hl:a and not in the valley of the gods

 

[The_Mike]

They are really scared for third installments, aren't they?

 

[CRAIG667]

Gimme portal 3 ffs

 

[Mista]

Gimme portal 3 ffs

YES PLEASE! Valve has a problem with the number 3 for fuck sake...

 

[DW74]

I'm really getting tired of this company.

I used to be one of the Gaben Faithful. But anymore, I think he has lost the passion for the industry. They are just the Steam company now. A company that doesn't give a rat's ass about what their customers want.

Kinda like some others.

Valve is the house that HL built, Gabe! The story deserves a finale!

 

[Romulus]

Hm.

Valve confirmed they're working on 3 AAA VR games, if L4D isn't one of them, I would almost bet portal is now.

 

[Little Chicken]

Someone needs to straight up copy the L4D formula then, World War Z didn't really scratch that itch for me.

 

[Gavin Stevens]

“We currently understand the whole world and their dog wants a new half life, and we know that there is a massive calling for a new left 4 dead. These are both massive games with huge cult followings that sold many, many millions of copies and would make bank.

However we won’t make them so fuck off.”

 

[Alexios]

Someone needs to straight up copy the L4D formula then, World War Z didn't really scratch that itch for me.

Turtle Rock (original devs) are making their own L4D3, called Back 4 Blood.

Turtle Rock Studios

A multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open, collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb.

www.turtlerockstudios.com

 

[Kev Kev]

these mf’s

 

[Rossco EZ]

nooooo

 

[VAVA Mk2]

 

[mortal]

What is with Valve and counting to 3? Are they legit superstitious or what?

I used to think it was a cute little meme or whatever but,
TF2
HL2
Portal 2
L4D2

 

[GrayFoxPL]

What is with Valve and counting to 3? Are they legit superstitious or what?

I used to think it was a cute little meme or whatever but,
TF2
HL2
Portal 2
L4D2

They're like: "3 is the number of half-devil!"

 

[VAVA Mk2]

I'm going on a media blackout for this but I hope you all enjoy this thoroughly and shit your pants with excitement

They're like: "3 is the number of half-devil!"

Whoa

 

[Pagusas]

Thank god. The last game we need from valve. Burry that shit with all the other zombie games

 

[CuteFaceJay]

Shit at least port L4D to the switch or something, That handheld is in need for some quality 4 player co-op shooter action FFS.

 

[MoreJRPG]

Spinoff like Alyx probably. There's too much pressure on them to make a sequel and live up to the unrealistic hype.

 

[Iced Arcade]

Valve isn't going to do anything with the IP, they should just sell it off.

 

[Alexios]

Spinoff like Alyx probably. There's too much pressure on them to make a sequel and live up to the unrealistic hype.

They don't name L4D3 in the quote, just any L4D IP game in general categorically not being worked on. It's right in the OP (and all the other threads about this)...

Valve isn't going to do anything with the IP, they should just sell it off.

What's stopping anyone from doing such a game without Valve selling the IP? Plenty have tried, Turtle Rock is trying with Back 4 Blood. Hardly any lore or whatever to care about continuing the same characters and plot and stuff (2 initially had all new characters anyway, 3 could too).

 

[Fake]

 

[jadedm17]

This is why i find rumors a waste of time but hey, its your time to waste not mine. Lol

 

[rubenburgt]

 

[Heebie Jeebies]

HTC should've pulled this shit 5 years ago with HL3.

 

[Elektro Demon]

Highly doubt it.
Valve can't count to three.

 

[newtypepilot]

Valve: why make video games when we make billions from trading cards and csgo skins?? We literally make tons of money doing nothing!!

 

[Slings and Arrows]

Valve were good 20 years ago.

They suck nowadays. Face facts.

 

[BacklashWave534]

What a sorry excuse for a company. While other organizations like CD Project Red are pushing the envelope, Valve is afraid to work on their own IPs. In my mind they are worse then EA, Bethesda, etc. At least those companies are trying to do something. Value just sits on their fat asses collecting royalties from Steam.

 

[420bits]

Valve stopped making games ages ago, and why would they?
They are making bank on upholding a platform / E-items with waaaay less effort than creating games.

Their AAA VR-games will be a techdemo disguised as a games to push their headsets. I'm not saying the tech or the games will be bad but I'm sure the games will leave you with a small piece of story and a ton of sandboxy-create-your-own-content.

 

[belmarduk]

Valve is full of fat, lazy developers.

 

[CyberPanda]

Valve is full of fat, lazy developers.

The CEO is definitely fat, but don’t know about the others.

 

[GMAK2442]

There is so many other games anyway.

 

[Filthy Casual]

But why! Just give us what we want it would print money you arses.