

Repeat for the other instances.Ĭlick Start split screen. Set the mouse and keyboard or controller. In options, load the Source Engine preset (if you have not already done so). If you want to start and stop split screen, you should restart all instances of the game or it will start to slow down significantly. You can usually set this in your mouse configuration program (look on the manufacturer’s website).ĭisable steam overlay by right-clicking Left 4 Dead 2 in Steam -> Properties and un-check ‘Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game’ If you have inconsistent mouse movement, especially when moving multiple mice, make sure the polling rates on your mice are set as low as possible. You should now be connected to the same game.

Replace the IP address with the IP address from the last step. On another instance, open the console and run connect. Find the IP address that starts with 192.168, e.g. Once the game has started, open the console again at the pause menu. To start a game, type map cXXXm1_, then press tab to auto complete. Set gamepad to enabled if you are using a controller.Īt the main menu, use the ` (tilde) key to open the console. In Universal Split Screen, alt-tab into Left 4 Dead 2 so the window is selected, then click ‘Unlock Source engine for a new instance’

Open the Left 4 Dead 2 directory by right-clicking Left 4 Dead 2 in Steam -> Properties -> Local files -> Browse game files…

In options, load the Source Engine preset.Install and run Universal Split Screen: see the quick start guide.
