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Implementing a Custom Kill Feed on Your Killing Floor 2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Enhance in-game feedback by integrating a custom kill feed that displays detailed player kill information and game events, adding a unique visual element to your Killing Floor 2 server.


📌 Prerequisites

  • A Killing Floor 2 server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to VolticHost Game Panel

  • Custom kill feed scripts or configuration files designed for Killing Floor 2

  • Basic file management and server configuration skills


1️⃣ Uploading Custom Kill Feed Files

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Killing Floor 2 server.

  3. Navigate to the File Manager.

  4. Upload your custom kill feed files (e.g., killfeed.cfg or related scripts) into a dedicated directory (e.g., KF2/addons/killfeed).

  5. Verify that all necessary files and dependencies have been successfully uploaded.

Custom kill feed files have been successfully uploaded!


2️⃣ Configuring Kill Feed Settings

  1. Locate the kill feed configuration file within the File Manager.

  2. Click Edit to open the file.

  3. Customize settings such as:

    • Display Format: Define how kill events and player names are presented.

    • Event Filters: Configure which events (e.g., headshots, special kills) are highlighted.

    • Visual Styles: Adjust colors, fonts, and animations to match your server’s theme.

  4. Click Save File to apply your custom configurations.

Kill feed settings configured and saved successfully!


3️⃣ Integrating the Kill Feed into Server Startup

  1. Navigate to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Append your startup command with the parameter to load your kill feed configuration (e.g., +exec killfeed.cfg or the specific command for your kill feed script).

  3. Click Save Changes to update your startup parameters.

Server startup parameters updated to integrate the custom kill feed!


4️⃣ Testing and Activating the Custom Kill Feed

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down your server, then click Start to relaunch it with the new kill feed settings enabled.

  3. Join a test match to verify that the custom kill feed displays kill events accurately and in real time, reflecting your configured styles and filters.

Custom kill feed is now active and operational on your Killing Floor 2 server!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully implemented a custom kill feed on your Killing Floor 2 server using VolticHost Game Panel, enhancing the visual presentation of in-game events and providing players with immediate feedback during intense zombie-slaying action. 🚀

For additional assistance, contact VolticHost Support.