TF2 MvM Server Config Builder

Generate a complete Mann vs. Machine server config and mvm_missioncycle.cfg. Configure defender count, respec rules, endless mode, and build a custom pop-file rotation from all official missions.

Server Settings

Defenders Team Size

Standard MvM = 6

Max Connected Players

Required for MvM to function (≥32)

Respec Limit

0 = unlimited respecs

tf_mvm_respec_enabled (allow upgrade respecs)

tf_mvm_endless_force_on (randomly-generated endless waves)

Use mvm_missioncycle.cfg (custom mission rotation)

Mission Cycle Builder

Add missions in the order they should cycle. Click an entry to remove it.

Map

Pop File (Mission)

No missions added yet. Add some above.

Generated server.cfg Block

// ============================================================
// TF2 Mann vs. Machine Server Config
// Generated by DustBowl.Games Tools
// ============================================================

// ─── IMPORTANT: Tournament mode must be OFF for MvM ─────────
mp_tournament 0

// ─── MvM Core Settings ──────────────────────────────────────
tf_mvm_defenders_team_size 6    // players on defender team (standard: 6)
tf_mvm_max_connected_players 32  // required for MvM to function correctly
tf_mvm_respec_enabled 1         // allow upgrade respecs
tf_mvm_respec_limit 0           // respecs per wave (0 = unlimited)
tf_mvm_endless_force_on 0       // use pop file waves (standard)
tf_mvm_missioncyclefile "cfg/mvm_missioncycle.cfg"

// ─── Recommended Settings ───────────────────────────────────
mp_respawnwavetime 0         // MvM uses instant respawn on wave start
tf_bot_join_after_player 0   // allow bots before any player joins

Official MvM Maps

mvm_coaltown

mvm_decoy

mvm_mannworks

mvm_bigrock

mvm_mannhattan

mvm_rottenburg

mvm_ghost_town