1 min readUpdated Oct 4, 2026

How To Change The Game Mode On Your Killing Floor 2 Server

Killing Floor 2 has several game modes. Your server runs one at a time.

Game ModeWhat it is
SurvivalThe classic mode: survive the waves, then beat the boss. Up to 6 players.
EndlessWaves keep coming with no end, getting harder each time. Up to 6 players.
VersusVersus Survival: two teams take turns playing the humans and the Zeds. Up to 12 players.
ObjectiveComplete objectives across the waves. Needs a map with objectives. Up to 6 players.

Changing The Game Mode

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
  2. 2
    In the sidebar, go to Settings.
  3. 3
    Under Gameplay, select the mode you want from the Game Mode dropdown.
  4. 4
    Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

When you switch to Objective, also change your Starting Map to a map with objectives: KF-SteamFortress, KF-Outpost, KF-Nuked, KF-ZedLanding or KF-BioticsLab.