The diverse range of game modes in Left 4 Dead 2 significantly enriches the player experience and extends the game's longevity. The "Campaign" mode immerses players in a cooperative narrative, fostering teamwork and strategic decision-making. The "Versus" and "Survival" modes introduce competitive and endurance challenges, respectively, offering a multifaceted gameplay landscape that appeals to various playstyles and keeps players engaged over the long term.

Note: Players are dropped from the server after changing the game mode.

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Start the server.

3. Go to the Console tab.

4. Enter the following command: map [map name] [game mode]

Note: For a full list of maps, input maps *.

List of Allowed Game Modes

Game Mode	Description
`coop`	Play through the story of Left 4 Dead 2, commonly known as Campaign.
`realism`	Creates a realistic effect by removing HUD indicators and encourages headshots on infected.
`versus`	Allows Special Infected to be playable to fight against survivors in a PvP mode.
`survival`	Survive for as long as possible within the Campaign maps.
`scavenge`	Competitive round-based PvP game mode between Survivors versus Special Infected with objectives.
`holdout`	Protect and reinforce an area until rescue arrives while fighting against waves of infected.