Version 3.0 Patch Notes
- Sourcerer 
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 21, 2024
Hello E3 Beta Community!
Ten years ago, our group started with the one goal in mind of restoring one of Valve's most unique game demo's ever created. For the Beta Pack's 10-Year anniversary, the 3.0 patch, along with all its content, perfectly delivers for this occasion. Let's celebrate this moment together and experience the closest replication of the L4D2 E3 Beta to the fullest capability possible. Here is the information for the 3.0 Patch.

Patch Notes
- E3 Parish Beta Map (structures/items/landmarks) 
- Restored E3 viewmodels for Rochelle 
- Restored E3 viewmodels for Ellis 
- Restored E3 viewmodels for Coach 
- Restored E3 Charger Pummel Animation for Charger Claw 
- Additional Color Correction Fix 
- E3-inspired shinier Charger Texture 
- Additional E3 Pistol Textures 
- Hybrid Coach/Francis Animation Sequencing 
- Bill Animations for Rochelle 
- Removal of PlayerReloadingTank lines 
- Removal of PlayerWitchChasing Lines 
- Removal of PlayerWitchStartAttack 
- Removal of ChargerWarningLines 
- Removal of HazmatZombieWarning Lines 
- Removal of unique "Odds" Lines (rare occasional voice lines) 
- E3 Scar Fire rate (reduced to M16 firing speed level) 
- More Accurate and Improved Loading Screen (Welcome to the Big Uneasy) 
- E3 Pistol Reload Sounds 
- E3 Silenced SMG Reload Sounds 
- E3 Military Sniper Reload Sounds 
- E3-inspried Rochelle Lobby Icon 
- Campaign/Level Selection "Maps/any" Level Panel 
- Menu and Sub-Menu UI Bug Fixes, Tweaks, and Adjustments 

v3.0 Media
- New Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK-QTV3pugQ&t=3s 
- Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtjJv9tTF6I 
- Patch Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9iS26ZNufE 

GameMaps Information
The GameMaps and Online Editions of the mod are exclusively located on the GameMaps website for download. Each package has their own content which can give you the E3 demo experience you desire. You can look at the mods here:
- GameMaps Edition: https://www.gamemaps.com/details/4454 
- Online Edition: https://www.gamemaps.com/details/22662 
New Website Design
For the 3.0 patch, we have also implemented an entirely new overhaul for our corresponding website.

Conclusion
Again, thank you all for the love and support. We hope this patch brings you the closest L4D2 E3 replication you'll ever have. Enjoy, and please spread the word!
Very respectfully,
Gigan, Beta Pack Team Manager











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