(Refer to Screenshot 2 for help)ģ) Create a folder for your custom content, and create all the proper directories for it. Left 4 Dead 2 Authoring Tools (L4D Authoring tools will work too)įor this tutorial, I will be using my Midnight Riders Coach skin as an exampleġ) Download and Install Left 4 Dead Authoring Tools, then navigate to C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead 2\bin (or C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\left 4 dead\bin If You are using L4D SDK)Ģ) Find 'VPK.exe' and create a shortcut to the desktop for the execution file. to their maps that can be distributed easily. It also allows Mappers to add custom textures, models, sounds, etc. It allows the user to customize their playing experience without having to edit any pak01_dir.vpk file.

Hello, In this tutorial I will be teaching you how to create VPK files for if you are creating a map, or just releasing a skin.Ī 'Valve Package File' is an easy way to distribute custom content in Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2.

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