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Left 4 Dead Designer Launches New Co-Op Shooter Project

9/3/2025

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Summary

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Mike Booth, lead designer of Left 4 Dead, is creating a new four-player co-op shooter at Bad Robot Games.
The project, called Project Tacoma, is in early development and is seeking playtest participants.
Previous attempts to recreate the Left 4 Dead experience, such as Back 4 Blood, received mixed reviews.
Valve is not working on Left 4 Dead 3 and is focused on other projects.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, Valve launched Left 4 Dead, a cooperative shooter that sold over 6 million copies by 2009, significantly impacting multiplayer gaming. Following the mixed reception of Back 4 Blood in 2021, Mike Booth's Project Tacoma aims to innovate cooperative gameplay. The success of this project could redefine the genre, highlighting the ongoing demand for engaging multiplayer experiences.

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Story summary

Mike Booth, lead designer of Left 4 Dead, is creating a new four-player co-op shooter at Bad Robot Games.
The project, called Project Tacoma, is in early development and is seeking playtest participants.
Previous attempts to recreate the Left 4 Dead experience, such as Back 4 Blood, received mixed reviews.
Valve is not working on Left 4 Dead 3 and is focused on other projects.

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