How To Change The Difficulty Of Your Left 4 Dead 2 Server

Changing the difficulty can be a great way to make it easier for new players, or harder for returning players looking for a challenge.

#Using In-game Voting System

Connected players can call a vote at any point while in-game to change the difficulty of the server.

1. Once connected to your server, press ESC to open the main menu.

2. Click Call a Vote.

3. Click Change Difficulty.

4. Choose between Easy, Normal, Advanced or Expert.

5. Each player connected can now vote yes or no.

#Via Admin Commands

It is also possible to change the difficulty of the server without a player vote, therefore you can use this method.

1. Ensure you are set as an admin.

2. Open console with ` key.

3. Enter sm_cvar z_difficulty <difficulty>

• The values for difficulty can be Easy, Normal, Advanced or Expert.