Ladder Overview

But before you start to rush into your first matches we want to take a moment to give you some details about the different game modes and rules.

You can choose if you want to play 3 maps or a Full Campain in the Versus Ladder. If you choose to play 3 maps, all of the maps have to be consecutive. So if you are starting the match on Carnival 2 (c2m2_fairgrounds) you will have to play Carnival 2-4 (c2m2_fairgrounds, c2m3_coaster and c2m4_barns). The team with the higher overall score wins the match.

In the Scavange Ladder you will only play one map. 3 rounds will be played on the selected map, for each round the winning team will be awarded with 1 point. The team with the majority of the points after all 3 Rounds will win the match.


The current rules of the ladder aren´t finalized and can be changed at any given Time. Admin decisions may or may not reflect the rules in some particular cases to avoid any rule loophole. Their decisions are entirely put at their own discretion and have to be respected.

Opening Cup

We will release further information on the upcomming Opening Cup within the next couple of days. We are planning a Versus and Scavenge Opening Cup so stay tuned for further details.

Help to improve L4D2!

If you find any major Bugs, Shortcuts or exploits please let us know and post them in our Forum so we can analyse them and prevent any abuse in our Ladders and Cups.

Feedback & Support

We would like to see your feedback and questions in our Forum. You can also visit us in our IRC Channel #esl.l4d (QuakeNet) or you can write a Support Ticket.



Best wishes,

your Staff Europe