It’s been over 10 years since the release of Left 4 Dead 2, and fans are still clamoring for a third installment in the franchise. While there has been no official word from Valve on the matter, that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating about the possibility of Left 4 Dead 3. So, what are the chances that we’ll see a third Left 4 Dead game? Let’s take a look.
What Happened to Left 4 Dead 3?
The first Left 4 Dead game was released in 2008 to critical acclaim. Left 4 Dead 2 followed in 2009, and both games were met with positive reception from both critics and gamers alike. So, what happened to Left 4 Dead 3?
The simple answer is that we don’t know. Valve has been notoriously tight-lipped about the development of Left 4 Dead 3, and there has been no official word on the status of the game. That said, there have been a few tantalizing hints that suggest that Left 4 Dead 3 may be in development.
In 2012, a former Valve employee leaked some information about Left 4 Dead 3, stating that the game was "very early in development." Since then, there have been a few more leaks, but nothing concrete. In 2017, a rumor surfaced that Left 4 Dead 3 would be revealed at E3 2018, but that never came to fruition.
The Chances of Left 4 Dead 3
So, what are the chances of Left 4 Dead 3? Unfortunately, it’s impossible to say for sure. However, there are a few factors that suggest that we may see a third Left 4 Dead game at some point.
First and foremost, there is the fact that Left 4 Dead 2 is still incredibly popular. The game regularly ranks among the top played games on Steam, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years thanks to mods and community-made campaigns. This indicates that there is still a lot of interest in the Left 4 Dead franchise, and that Valve would likely see a good return on investment if they were to release a third game.
Secondly, Valve has shown an interest in revisiting older franchises in recent years. In 2016, they released an updated version of Dota 2, and in 2017 they released Half-Life: Alyx, a new installment in the Half-Life franchise. This indicates that Valve is open to revisiting older franchises, which bodes well for the chances of Left 4 Dead 3.
Finally, it’s worth noting that E3 2019 is just around the corner. If Valve is planning on announcing Left 4 Dead 3, this would be the perfect time to do so. Of course, this is all speculation, and only time will tell if we’ll ever see Left 4 Dead 3.
