
Most times you will find just one VPK file, but sometimes you have several options, like different colors skin, optional sounds, etc. Download the Skin or Map you want, open the downloaded file and look for the VPK addon files.Ģ. A VPK file is just a package that contains all the files that the addon uses, including models, textures, sounds, etc.įirst of all close Left 4 Dead 2 if it's already running.ġ. Inside these compressed archive files you'll find the addon files in VPK format.

7Zip is completely free so I would recommend that one. To open these files you'll need (), () or similar software. If you prefer a shorter explanation skip to the last section.Ĭurrently the majority of mods are distributed in compressed archives, either. Too Long Didn't Read (short explanation) It's written to help people that are unfamiliar with game modding.

This is a simple tutorial to explain how to install and enable/disable addons in Left 4 Dead 2.
