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# How to Configure Gamemodes and Difficulty in KF2

> Configure game modes like Survival and Endless, set difficulty from Normal to Hell on Earth, and customize wave counts on your Killing Floor 2 dedicated server.

## Scaling the Challenge

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> Killing Floor 2 features a wide range of difficulties that change Zed behavior, spawn rates, and individual Zed damage. Whether you are running a friendly "Normal" server or a hardcore "Hell on Earth" (HoE) tactical environment, mastering the difficulty and wave length settings is essential for community retention.

| Reading Time | Difficulty | Last Updated |
| :----------: | :--------: | :----------: |
|   6 minutes  |  Beginner  | January 2026 |

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## 1. Difficulty Levels

In your `PCServer-KFGame.ini` or via **Startup Arguments**, use the following numerical values for `GameDifficulty`:

| Value | Level        | Description                                            |
| :---- | :----------- | :----------------------------------------------------- |
| **0** | **Normal**   | Slower Zeds, higher player health.                     |
| **1** | **Hard**     | The standard experience for balanced play.             |
| **2** | **Suicidal** | Increased Zed agility and faster attack patterns.      |
| **3** | **HoE**      | One mistake equals a wipe; for coordinated teams only. |

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## 2. Wave Length

Adjust how long a match lasts using the `GameLength` variable:

* **0 (Short):** 4 Waves + Boss
* **1 (Medium):** 7 Waves + Boss
* **2 (Long):** 10 Waves + Boss

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## 3. The WebAdmin Advantage (Recommended)

While you can edit text files, we strongly recommend using the [WebAdmin GUI](/games/killing-floor-2/accessing-kf2-webadmin).

* **In-Game Switching:** You can vote for or force a difficulty change between matches without restarting the entire server. This allows you to scale the challenge based on the skill level of the players currently in your lobby.

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **KF2:** Difficulty tuned.
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