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Left 4 Dead Mod "Dead By Dawn" Hitting Halloween

by Tim Turi on October 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM

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The release of Left 4 Dead 2 may be only a little over a month away, but if you’re anything like me, the zombie apocalypse can’t come any sooner. For those of you with a passion for Left 4 Dead and a penchant for great zombie flicks, a group of dedicated PC modders has something to curb your impatience.

The new scenario, “Dead By Dawn,” takes place in the Crossroads Mall featured in the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead. The labor of love has been in production since 2005 using Half-Life 2 mod tools, with video game industry veterans helping the process. The mod even garnered support from Valve, who sent the crew an audio clip of Francis saying “I hate malls.” Ah, but Francis… do they not sell vests in malls?

The modders even incorporated the bossy head of Crossroads Mall security, CJ. He’ll be around to bark commands at the survivors, be an ass, and keep the “f*cking nursery school” in order.

Dead By Dawn is coming out this Halloween, hell or high water. “We promised you a Halloween release date, a Halloween release date is what your going to get” reads the recent blog post. It’s awesome seeing so much hard work and enthusiasm go into the project. I definitely can’t wait to step foot in the memorable mall with shotgun in hand.

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Filed under: News, Left 4 Dead 2, Half-Life 2, Dawn of the Dead, Left 4 Dead

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by Kent Cox Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:38 AM

Awesome. Dawn of the Dead and Left 4 Dead just go hand in hand, so I think this is a good idea.
by Sev Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Francis hates everything!

Anyway, this sounds exactly like what Left 4 Dead needs to keep it alive.
by Vote 4 Pedro Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM

"Hey Francis, I hear they have the latest issue of Hating Everything magazine."

"I hate issues." X-D

Is this coming out for the PC only, or will it also be sent to the 360 as well?
by Daniel Huckaby Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM

I second Vote 4 Pedro.

I don't play PC games so I'm just not going to get excited for this if it doesn't come to 360.
by Smartzke Monday, October 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM

Nice, I've been waiting for this for a looooong time.
by Forsberg Monday, October 12, 2009 at 02:18 PM

For the length its been in production I expect good things.
by robinhoodOO7 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 03:26 PM

If only I had the PC version, bummer.
by Matt Brooker Monday, October 12, 2009 at 03:44 PM

This is so cool. Makes me wish I had a decent gaming PC so I wouldn't have to miss out on all this awesome user-created stuff.
by VenerableMonster Monday, October 12, 2009 at 03:55 PM

That sounds awesome. I'm pumped up.
by xplay92 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 04:19 PM

Nice. Looks like a cool level. Now to only get L4D. Awww the dreams.
by Master Asazi Monday, October 12, 2009 at 05:04 PM

Sounds like some more good times.
by Bryan Goolsby Monday, October 12, 2009 at 05:12 PM

sounds good
by love2read2 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 06:55 PM

Wow! Look at what modders can do, with games now adays
by love2read2 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 06:55 PM

Wow! Look at what modders can do, with games now adays
by XIjesusfreakIX Monday, October 12, 2009 at 07:15 PM

I wish this was releasing on the 360 as well...
by Duke E. Pyle Monday, October 12, 2009 at 08:37 PM

Dude.....You DONT understand. I N E E D this mod. The Dawn of the Dead remake is my favorite all time movie, next to the original. PLEASE bring this to Xbox. I'll freakin pay FULL PRICE for that! lol
by Kobiashi Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:09 PM

I wish this was released on xbox
by S.M.P_604164 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:58 PM

***, PC games get all the cool stuff.... so true... so true... wait, I wonder if this will be compatiable with Left 4 Dead 2?
by S.M.P_604164 Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 PM

@BigTreach

What are the odds that Microsoft is going to allow free content like this on Xbox Live?, even priced mod content? I think you and I are going to both have to get a better PC for this.
by Ronel Mallari Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM

Shopping Mall....too good.