How to Uncensor L4D2 Demo

StevieBro · **Joined:** 10 Jun 07, 8:51 am **Posts:** 6

This morning i just checked my subscriptions on Steam and I just noticed that the Left 4 Dead 2 Demo was listed after the pre-ordered one which surprised me. I launched Left 4 Dead 2 from Steam and now its uncensored.

I didn't contact Valve about this issue but it just magically fixed itself.

Before

After

This is the trick i used

Admiral_Bayls wrote:

Here's the easy version:

1. Go to: http://store.steampowered.com/app/550/?cc=uk
2. Buy as normal (ie, log in), but on the visa/mastercard page set your country to United Kingdom, all other details must match your credit card. (fill it in as Australia first, then change to UK)- also tick "I live in this country".

Steam will show you paid in GBP and the game will show up in your game list without "AU" on the end. As a side effect, you'll start complaining that the beer's too cold, that the weather is nothing like it looked on "Neighbours", and you'll start to avoid showering.

If you already have the AU version you need to get a refund, ensuring you bag Michael Atkinson in the process before you commence Step 1.

Phoenix_Fire · **Posted:** 7 Nov 09, 12:07 pm

Despite the "510" trick working, i think i'll just get a refund and repurchase it through the UK like you lads seem to be doing. Cant hurt anyway

mkeating · **Posted:** 7 Nov 09, 12:51 pm

In case you missed it: http://twurl.nl/qzgr4e

I think I'm laughing from the horrible, horrible irony.

G3ZZ4 · **Joined:** 30 Oct 05, 9:02 pm **Posts:** 17

bit of a nooby question if you have the uncensored version (uk or us) and you playing on the aus server will work or not? considering how different they are or will u only be able to play on american servers

ginji · **Posted:** 7 Nov 09, 5:19 pm

G3ZZ4 wrote:

bit of a nooby question if you have the uncensored version (uk or us) and you playing on the aus server will work or not? considering how different they are or will u only be able to play on american servers

It's not that different, most of the difference is client side (so any server works for any up to day client)

Splint007 · **Joined:** 2 Jul 09, 11:03 pm **Posts:** 7

I downloaded the Australian (censored) version of the L4D2 Demo last night, and a few minutes ago I used the UK method to purchase a copy of L4D2. Anyone got any ideas on how I can convert my censored demo to the uncensored demo without the 510 mod/bug?

Pigfat · **Joined:** 14 May 08, 12:27 pm **Posts:** 2564

Splint007 wrote:

I downloaded the Australian (censored) version of the L4D2 Demo last night, and a few minutes ago I used the UK method to purchase a copy of L4D2. Anyone got any ideas on how I can convert my censored demo to the uncensored demo without the 510 mod/bug?

I would delete and re-download the demo

Splint007 · **Joined:** 2 Jul 09, 11:03 pm **Posts:** 7

Alright, i'll try that. Thanks.

1atromm1 · **Joined:** 14 Sep 02, 2:35 pm **Posts:** 1207

G3ZZ4 wrote:

bit of a nooby question if you have the uncensored version (uk or us) and you playing on the aus server will work or not? considering how different they are or will u only be able to play on american servers

You can play on any Left4dead 2 server regardless of what version you have. This works in Left4dead 1 and so will Left4dead 2. This has been confirmed in many posts with steam/valve support. The UCI issue is also being addressed by Valve (http://www.eurogamer.net/videos/eg-expo ... -2-q-and-a).

eXistenZ · **Joined:** 27 Oct 09, 3:28 pm **Posts:** 8

For some reason I can't get the uncensored demo to download. I downloaded the AUS demo first and decided to get the full game through the UK store. I've deleted the demo and re-downloaded it but it's still censored. Anyone know how I get the uncensored demo to download.

Snootle · **Joined:** 8 Sep 08, 5:07 pm **Posts:** 720

eXistenZ wrote:

For some reason I can't get the uncensored demo to download. I downloaded the AUS demo first and decided to get the full game through the UK store. I've deleted the demo and re-downloaded it but it's still censored. Anyone know how I get the uncensored demo to download.

I've got no idea if this would work, but possibly try ( and report back so I know if it works, so I can do it too): http://store.steampowered.com/app/590/?cc=uk

click install demo and click ok when it wants to launch steam via firefox.
(first uninstall l4d2 demo first and the folder in the steam folder)

eXistenZ · **Joined:** 27 Oct 09, 3:28 pm **Posts:** 8

Well I didn't download the all of the demo but as it was downloading I had a look in the L4D2 folder and it still had left4dead2_lv folder so I assume it's still censored. :cry:

Snootle · **Joined:** 8 Sep 08, 5:07 pm **Posts:** 720

eXistenZ wrote:

Well I didn't download the all of the demo but as it was downloading I had a look in the L4D2 folder and it still had left4dead2_lv folder so I assume it's still censored. :cry:

Nah, people who pre ordered the game before the demo is out have the _lv folder and still got uncensored gore ( but their trailer is censored, lol. )

Splint007 · **Joined:** 2 Jul 09, 11:03 pm **Posts:** 7

I have the same problem as you eXist, I hope my full game is uncensored.

(ROFL, wups.)

eXistenZ · **Joined:** 27 Oct 09, 3:28 pm **Posts:** 8

Nope still censored guess i'll just have to use 510 app ID till the full game is out.

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