Summary 
The diverse range of game modes in Left 4 Dead 2 significantly enriches the player experience and extends the game's longevity. The "Campaign" mode immerses players in a cooperative narrative, fostering teamwork and strategic decision-making. The "Versus" and "Survival" modes introduce competitive and endurance challenges, respectively, offering a multifaceted gameplay landscape that appeals to various playstyles and keeps players engaged over the long term.
| Note | Players are dropped from the server after changing the game mode. | 
How to Change the Game Mode on a Left 4 Dead 2 Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Start the server.
3. Go to the Console tab.
4. Enter the following: map MAP GAMEMODE .
| Note | Enter the following in the console for a full list of maps: maps *. | 
List of Allowed Game Modes
| Game Mode | Description | 
| coop | Play through the story of Left 4 Dead 2, commonly known as Campaign. | 
| realism | Creates a realistic effect by removing HUD indicators and encourages headshots on infected. | 
| versus | Allows Special Infected to be playable to fight against survivors in a PvP mode. | 
| survival | Survive for as long as possible within the Campaign maps. | 
| scavenge | Competitive round-based PvP game mode between Survivors versus Special Infected with objectives. | 
| holdout | Protect and reinforce an area until rescue arrives while fighting against waves of infected. | 
