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.
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. |
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. |