thanks a lot man

Since there's been a lot of confusion, I'll see if I can make the instructions more clearer.

1) If you don't have it already, download GCFScape.

2) Go to the directory "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Left 4 Dead 2\left4dead2\addons\workshop" and type "3169220953" (the addon's ID) in the search bar.

3) Double click on the file "3169220953.vpk" with GCFScape.

4) In GCFScape, go to root -> left4dead2 -> media. There you will see the files for the background. Right click on the on the menu file you want to change and click "Extract".

5) Once you've chosen your files, go to the directory "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Left 4 Dead 2\left4dead2\media" and drag the background file(s) there. Remember to make a backup folder with the original files!!!

And that's it! Also, the artist is steviefeesh and this is the art's source!

https://twitter.com/steviefeesh/status/1442534023457230856

4.5) Alternatively, you can extract the whole "root" folder of the addon and choose the background files from there.

Also, to note, there are five main menu backgrounds, each for every L4D2 campaign (except The Passing):

- Dead Center (l4d2_background01)
- Dark Carnival (l4d2_background02)
- Swamp Fever (l4d2_background03)
- Hard Rain (l4d2_background04)
- The Parish (l4d2_background05)

Doesn't work...this is good too..

doesn't work

can you make this a wallpaper lol

For those still struggling to extract the file to its location through VPK, use the MediaFire link in the description.

adorable

Yeah i wanted to use this cause it looks really cool, but ive literally never heard of VPK or any thing similar. im so cooked

For those who don't know how to export the file, download VTF Edit Reloaded from valesoftware.com

Nvm my dumbass downloaded the wrong vtfedit

idk how to do this

I can't tell if i am a dumbass or my vtfedit can't read vpk files

Apologies for making it a bit flawed, I'm still pretty new to modding, but I'm glad you figured it out and liked it.

I give to you, a golden unicorn.
Thank you for this awesome background.

My only complaint would be text readability, but I'm familiar enough with the UI to figure it out.

You drag it like any file or select all of them and extract it.

how do you export a file on VTF

Nothing wrong with that.
That just means you like the concept of anthropomorphism, which can be a very creative and fun.

maybe

so cool i maybe a furry because of this

oh ok thanks!!

I put the installation guide in the description. You need VTFedit to export the files.
This cannot ruin your game, if you want your original files back later on, you can verify your game's integrity to restore them.

can someone explain to me with steps how to install this please? im kinda dumb and im afraid to ruin my entire game

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Yeah lol

Of course it will, people always need to have a reason to complain.

I'm sure this is Somehow gonna piss alot people off