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Ranked Progression

One of the primary reasons players join a server is to level up their Perks. If a server is considered “Unranked,” players will not earn XP, their kills will not count towards Prestige, and they will likely leave immediately. Understanding what triggers a “Ranked” status is vital for server health.
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5 minutesBeginnerJanuary 2026

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1. The Whitelist Rule

Tripwire Interactive (the developers) maintains a strictly controlled “Whitelist” for server modifications.
  • Ranked: If you use vanity mods (Damage Numbers, HUD tweaks) that are on the official whitelist.
  • Unranked: If you use “Blacklisted” mutators, such as “Infinite Ammo,” “Super Weapons,” or “Infinite Dosh” mods.

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2. Server Configuration

Ensure your server is allowing takeover and ranked play by checking these variables in PCServer-KFGame.ini: 
bUsedForTakeover=true
bEnabled=true
If you are running a “Sandbox” style server for practice, you can set bUsedForTakeover to false, but note that this will effectively hide your server from the standard matchmaking pool.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | KF2: XP systems verified.