Earlier this year we reported about the group L4D2 Boycott, which was created on the Steam Community pages in anger over the release of Left 4 Dead 2 since it was felt Valve had abandoned updates on its original best seller. When we first reported on the group it was getting close to 4500 members, but to date it has attracted more than 40,000 members who wanted to show their support in the boycott.

A new update on the groups announcement page has been released:

We have accomplished everything we can on our manifesto. We’ve been dealing with Valve ever since our group started, then we met them in-person and now we’re at the point of concluding our discussions. Our goal wasn’t to steer people away from L4D2, it was to get Valve’s attention and have them support original L4D. We succeeded and that’s where our mission ends; nothing more or less.

The recently released Crash Course was just the start. Future updates will continue to roll in, and 4v4 matchmaking is first in line. Valve has confirmed to us that it’ll be available before the release of L4D2. Also don’t forget, we have another DLC pack confirmed for sometime in the near future and of course, there will be bug fixes. This is as good as it can get people.

As for Left 4 Dead 2 we are all aware it expands on L4D’s gameplay and takes it to the next level. Its successful sales only confirm that we’ll get to slaughter more zombies in future, not that we have failed. We understand some of you have a problem with its price tag. Personally, I’m quite surprised with the discount on pre-orders; A 4 Pack bundle brings it down to only $33.75 for each person. I see many people took advantage of this including “boycotters”, but to be honest that’s a fair price. In other words, that’s what expansions cost. You can’t blame them for making this decision. Not everyone shared the same thoughts here.

Effective as of Wednesday October 21st 2009 at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, the group will be closed.

‘Left 4 Dead 2′ Release Date: November 17th, (US) and November 20th, (UK)

Source: L4D2 Boycott