2 min readUpdated Oct 5, 2026

How To Change The Game Mode On Your Xonotic Server

Your Xonotic server can run every game mode that comes with a map in the current release. The server only picks maps that support the mode you choose. Invasion isn't offered because the game ships no map for it.

Game ModeHow it plays
DeathmatchEveryone for themselves, most frags wins
Team DeathmatchDeathmatch in teams
DuelOne on one
Capture the FlagSteal the enemy flag and bring it home
Clan ArenaTeams fight with every weapon and no pickups, one life per round
Freeze TagKilled players freeze until a teammate thaws them
Key HuntTeams collect keys and bring them together
DominationHold control points to score
Last Man StandingEveryone has a set number of lives
KeepawayHold the ball as long as you can
Team KeepawayKeepaway in teams
AssaultOne team attacks objectives, the other defends
OnslaughtCapture control points to reach the enemy generator
RaceRace laps through the map
Complete the StageRun the map alone for the best time
NexballScore goals with a ball, like football
MayhemEveryone starts with most weapons and scores for damage dealt as well as frags
Team MayhemMayhem in teams
SurvivalSome players are secretly hunters, and everyone else must find and eliminate them before they are wiped out

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, change Game Mode to the mode you want.
  4. 4
    Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

To let players vote for a different mode after each match, see Game Mode Voting.