Profile based

Profile based servers store progression on a profile tied to your account instead of inside one world. Money, ranks, stats, kits, unlocks, and sometimes inventory or claims are saved as profile data. The server can route you across hubs and instances or reset maps, and your character still continues.

The loop is straightforward: choose a profile, play, and everything you earn writes back to that profile. Many networks allow multiple profiles so you can do a fresh start, a different economy, or a harder run without using an alt. Switching profiles is usually a lobby or menu action, and it changes what you own, what you can use, and how you appear on leaderboards.

It shifts the feel from one-map survival to long-term identity. Resets hit differently because a network can wipe terrain while keeping unlocks, or reset only a specific mode or profile. Since stored data is the game, these servers tend to be strict about linking, transfers, and anything that could duplicate or leak progress between profiles.

What usually persists on a profile based server?

Commonly currencies, ranks or permissions, stats, cosmetics, kit cooldowns, and unlocks. Some servers also persist inventory, ender chest, pets, quests, claims, or storage. Always check whether persistence is per profile, per mode, or shared across the whole network.

Can I make multiple profiles on one account?

Often. Multiple profiles are the intended way to restart without an alt. Expect hard separation: no moving items or money between profiles, and each profile typically counts as its own leaderboard entry.

How do seasons and wipes work with profiles?

Two common patterns are map resets where terrain and resources refresh but profiles keep unlocks and stats, and seasonal resets where a specific mode or profile is rolled back to a baseline. The important detail is what gets wiped, what stays, and whether old profiles are archived.

Does profile based automatically mean shared inventory across servers?

No. Shared inventories are optional and many networks avoid them to prevent exploits and economy bleed. Profile based mainly means your progression is stored centrally; which data is shared is a design choice.

What should I know about account linking and playing on multiple devices?

Confirm your profile is bound to the right account identity before you grind. Linking can change which profile loads, and a mismatch can look like missing progress. Avoid switching profiles during trades or while data is saving, and follow any rules around profile sharing.