EQ2Emu is a fan-made server project that lets anyone run their own EverQuest II server. It allows individuals to host EQ2 servers based on various eras of EverQuest 2 Live. EQ2Emu primarily focuses on recreating the classic EQ2 game (circa 2004–2005) with options to add or customize content. The project is open-source (GPLv3) and community-driven.
eq2_default.ini file in the client folder to include:cl_ls_address eq2emu.com
EverQuest2.exe, then log in with any username and password. If it’s a new account, it will be auto-created.You do not need a Daybreak or Station account. The EQ2Emu wiki has full instructions.
| Client | Status |
|---|---|
| Desert of Flames | ✅ Recommended (Classic content) |
| Kingdom of Sky | ✅ Supported |
| Altar of Malice | ✅ Via Steam depot download |
| Isle of Refuge (2005) | ⚠️ Beta support only |
EQ2Emu focuses on Classic and KoS-era gameplay with some early expansion support. See How To Play for more information on the clients.
EQ2Emu runs older, community-maintained server code for EQ2 and primarily supports classic gameplay. There is limited expansions or features supported post-2006. System requirements mirror those of the original client, and community contributions determine new features or content.
To host a server, a Linux machine with multiple cores and 8GB+ RAM is recommended.
There is no registration page. Just launch the EQ2 client, type in a new username/password combo, and the server will auto-create your account.
cl_ls_address is set to eq2emu.com in eq2_default.ini.EQ2Emu is open-source and welcomes contributions in:
Join the EQ2Emu Discord or contribute via GitHub.
EverQuest II launched in November 2004. EQ2Emu development began shortly after in 2005.
With the Kingdom of Sky expansion (Live Update 19):
EQ2Emu focuses on the pre-KoS/classic structure but has partial support for newer systems.
Please note this table is a work in progress, many more contributors not included yet!!
| Name | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar1898 (LethalEncounter) | Former Lead Developer (2005 – 2008), Developer (2020 - 2021) | Original EQ2Emu founder and core server coder. Former EQEmu developer. |
| Cadimiom (Emagi/Image) | Developer (2005-2008), Lead Developer (2020 - Current) | Early + Current dev alongside Edgar1898. Founder of EQ2Emu with LethalEncounter, former EQEmu founder. |
| Acid1789 | Developer (2005-2006) | Early Developer, original designer of the Packet Collector for EverQuest 2 and RC4 capture called "EverDump". Later SOE Employee https://www.eqemulator.org/forums/showthread.php?p=133826 " The creator of EverDump (Acid1789) now works for SOE on EQ2 and he broke (fixed) the old method of getting the encryption key" |
| John Adams | Administrator / Project Support | Forum and coordination support. |
| Scatman | Developer / Community Contributor | Involved in scripting and discussions. |
| Jabantiz | Developer | Early code and technical contributions. |
| Xinux | Developer | Likely contributor to database and server systems. |
| theFoof | Community & Dev Support | Known for content scripting. |
| Oakshire (Dorbin) | Content Developer | Authored dozens of quests/zones. Key member in classic content restoration. |
| Devn00b | Developer / Quest Scripting | Authored Graystone scripts, classic NPC fixes. |
| LordPazuzu | Current Lead Content, AI / Mob Balance | Tweaked combat AI and encounters. |
| Neveruary | Raid/Encounter Scripting | Focus on epic and scripted battles. |
| Ememjr | Perseverance Server Lead | Built on EQ2Emu tech, classic zone restoration. |