I reinstalled Unreal Tournament 2004 from my original CD on a new PC, but I can't remember what change I need to make to access the MIA servers. I did it years ago on my old PC, but I don't remember. I hope someone can help me.
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
You should also be able to click on the links on the front page here.
Depending on how old your disk is you may need: https://www.utzone.de/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=1195
Quote from: xanath on August 31, 2025, 19:20
I reinstalled Unreal Tournament 2004 from my original CD on a new PC, but I can't remember what change I need to make to access the MIA servers. I did it years ago on my old PC, but I don't remember. I hope someone can help me.
Also if you go into ut > join game > right click on background of ut screen then left click on "add to favourites" then cut/paste or type in the addresses from the server page. ie: 80.4.151.145:5777
Will save your mia freon server.
You may want to install the gamespy or something mod to see other servers on the internet as the UT2004 server monitors died the other year. There is a post on this forum about it I think.
Quote from: Right on August 31, 2025, 21:03
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
Thanks for your reply.
Which UT program file should I copy this information to?
Quote from: Stealer on September 01, 2025, 21:24
Quote from: xanath on August 31, 2025, 19:20
I reinstalled Unreal Tournament 2004 from my original CD on a new PC, but I can't remember what change I need to make to access the MIA servers. I did it years ago on my old PC, but I don't remember. I hope someone can help me.
Also if you go into ut > join game > right click on background of ut screen then left click on "add to favourites" then cut/paste or type in the addresses from the server page. ie: 80.4.151.145:5777
Will save your mia freon server.
You may want to install the gamespy or something mod to see other servers on the internet as the UT2004 server monitors died the other year. There is a post on this forum about it I think.
Thanks for the info. I've already entered the address you provided in my favorites and my internet connection. I activated it, and it started downloading sounds, but suddenly it aborted: "Downloading package 'Player Sounds 2' failed: Error moving file." I can't get into any map either.
That's odd. Please can you send me your system/UT2004.log file?
If it has anything like Roger noted in his post here https://miasma.rocks/index.php/topic,2028.0.html , you could try that same solution.
I just noticed "Error moving file?" Is your ut2004 directory write protected? It sounds like it's trying to write into ut2004/cache and failing
You should put the master server in you UT2004.ini
You can check at once if your directory is protected.
For the future some useful links:
If someone got ideas to what to ad or delete please (dm me on Discord)
The problem is that I can't see any servers in the Internet tab. That page is empty. I tried adding the IP 80.4.151.145:7777, and it seems to open the current game on the MIA server, but it starts loading the game percentage and exceeds 100%. It continues loading, and the game never starts.
Quote from: Piglet on September 02, 2025, 13:53
That's odd. Please can you send me your system/UT2004.log file?
If it has anything like Roger noted in his post here https://miasma.rocks/index.php/topic,2028.0.html , you could try that same solution.
I don't have the UT2004.log file in my system directory.
(http://"C:%5CUsers%5Cxanat%5COneDrive%5CDocumentos%5CSistema%20UT2004.jpg")
Quote from: Piglet on September 02, 2025, 13:55
I just noticed "Error moving file?" Is your ut2004 directory write protected? It sounds like it's trying to write into ut2004/cache and failing
It's true that the "read-only" tab was activated.
Aha! You need the game to be able to write stuff. You'll need to change it to be read/write. If you still have problems keep posting back here or ping me on Discord and we'll keep helping you.
Once it can write to system/ut2004 it will give the ability to get me more information to be able to help you.
Quote from: Piglet on September 02, 2025, 13:53
That's odd. Please can you send me your system/UT2004.log file?
If it has anything like Roger noted in his post here https://miasma.rocks/index.php/topic,2028.0.html , you could try that same solution.
Thanks for the info, Piglet. I checked the contents of the files you sent Roger and see that they all end with ".u"
On the other hand, I have UT2004 installed on an old Dell Win 7 computer. It still allows me to connect to MIA servers, but it's very slow. It does allow me to see other servers in the program's Internet tab and allows me to play on them. I backed up all the files from that installation and have them on a flash drive. Could I copy some of the files and replace them with the files from the new installation on the PC that doesn't allow me to see the servers?
I remember that in the past, when the official UT2004 server went down, a small file was created and added to the program. This old PC probably has it, but I don't know what that file is.
U can copy/past to new pc just fine. (Don't drop it in program files but in C:\UT2004 for example)
After that you need to get the CD key from the old computer to "register" it on the new PC.
at old computer:
* Run regedit and go to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Wow6432Node \ Unreal Technology" or search for "CDKey"
* Right click on "Unreal Technology" name and select Export, give it a name and location and click save. (this file contains your UT2004 CDKEY, view/modify the file to check it contains the CDKey)
then you can:
a) run the reg file on the new pc to register ut again (if the old PC has a 32bit windows installation skip this part) or
b) run UT2004RegFix-1.3.zip (https://miasma.rocks/downloads/UT2004RegFix-1.3.zip) to do it manually.
Is it working yet? ???
Quote from: Right on September 04, 2025, 08:01
Is it working yet? ???
Well, I've followed the various tips. I've already copied all the UT2004 files from the PC that allow me to connect to the MIA server; but some unofficial servers don't appear in the game's Internet tab. I made this video to show what my tabs look like. And how, when I try to open the MIA server address, the game starts loading but stops. It could be that I need to connect closer to the modem, because it says the connection is lost. I played a little game to show you that the game works individually.
In this video, I demonstrate the problem. I had previously marked the MIA server address in my favorites.
https://youtu.be/X0TkFundYYA?si=tnJYf7I4KcxcxDR_
In the news tab you should see the openspy news.
It is not shown in your recording, UT is trying to reach the old server:
In the game, open the console (~ key) and paste the following command and run it:
set IpDrv.MasterServerLink MasterServerList ((Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902))
and relaunch the game. This will update your game automatically.
https://ut2004serverlist.com/how-to-update-your-game/
This will be changed in the UT2004.ini
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902) <----- This is the new master server
Check:
You should see the servers in the internet tab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7tgHD1MzME
If not I think there is a rights issue. (you can not write in the unreal directory)
I've found a reason for some of these connection issues. I've updated the server and https://miasma.rocks/downloads/3369_u_files.zip (https://miasma.rocks/downloads/3369_u_files.zip).
Hopefully this should clear up a lot of the conection problems.
Quote from: Right on September 06, 2025, 05:46
In the news tab you should see the openspy news.
It is not shown in your recording, UT is trying to reach the old server:
In the game, open the console (~ key) and paste the following command and run it:
set IpDrv.MasterServerLink MasterServerList ((Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902))
and relaunch the game. This will update your game automatically.
https://ut2004serverlist.com/how-to-update-your-game/
This will be changed in the UT2004.ini
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902) <----- This is the new master server
Check:
You should see the servers in the internet tab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7tgHD1MzME
If not I think there is a rights issue. (you can not write in the unreal directory)
Thanks for the information. First, I added the ut2004.ini file with the commands indicated. This is what that file contains, and I only added the information you provided me:
[Core.System]
Suppress=DevLIPSinc
[Engine.GameEngine]
ServerPackages=OnslaughtBP
ServerPackages=AssaultBP
[Editor.EditorEngine]
EditPackages=OnslaughtBP
[Engine.LevelInfo]
MaxClientFrameRate=+90.0
This is what I added.
First version:
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master1.epicgames.com",Port=28902)
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
the second version:
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
It didn't work even though I clicked "update" in the program folder. The unofficial servers still don't appear.
Quote from: Piglet on September 06, 2025, 12:05
I've found a reason for some of these connection issues. I've updated the server and https://miasma.rocks/downloads/3369_u_files.zip (https://miasma.rocks/downloads/3369_u_files.zip).
Hopefully this should clear up a lot of the conection problems.
Thanks for the info, Piglet. I downloaded the 3369_u_files file, opened it, and copied and pasted it into the ut2004 folder. I updated, but it didn't work. The program doesn't give me access to the unofficial servers. Otherwise, I'll continue playing on my old PC. I don't know if it's a problem with Windows 11. I have another PC with Windows 10 where I could install the game and try it out.
Just to be sure:
If you go to Ut2004\system directory
Open UT2004.ini
Under [IpDrv.MasterServerLink] (There can only be 3 lines)
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
Like I mentioned: In the news tab should be de openspy news
It might be useful if you join Discord:
https://discord.gg/Uu9XknSj
Quote from: Right on September 08, 2025, 06:36
Under [IpDrv.MasterServerLink] (There can only be 3 lines)
I have the above as well as:
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.333networks.com",Port=28902)
Quote from: Right on September 08, 2025, 06:36
Like I mentioned: In the news tab should be de openspy news
My news tab changes between the Openspy text and the following:
"Welcome to the 333networks UT2004 MasterServer! Please visit our discord for more information: http://333networks.com/discord
Happy Fragging!
-xoxo- Darkelarious
etc
etc
Build Author: Darkelarious <darkelarious@333networks.com>
Build time: May 24 2025 21:52:56
Not sure if there's any benefit to having the 2 x addresses, but I can't say I've noticed any issues with either.
You can have as many as you like. It picks one at random to use:
QuoteMasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.333networks.com",Port=28902)
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.errorist.eu",Port=28902)
Servers can choose to report to as many as they like (with the right serveractor)
If you watch the recording you will see when he shows the news tab that is not openspy or 333
Quote from: Right on September 08, 2025, 06:36
Just to be sure:
If you go to Ut2004\system directory
Open UT2004.ini
Under [IpDrv.MasterServerLink] (There can only be 3 lines)
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
Like I mentioned: In the news tab should be de openspy news
It might be useful if you join Discord:
https://discord.gg/Uu9XknSj
This is my complete ut2004.ini file:
[Core.System]
Suppress=DevLIPSinc
[Engine.GameEngine]
ServerPackages=OnslaughtBP
ServerPackages=AssaultBP
[Editor.EditorEngine]
EditPackages=OnslaughtBP
[Engine.LevelInfo]
MaxClientFrameRate=+90.0
[IpDrv.MasterServerLink]
LANPort=11777
LANServerPort=10777
MasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
Quote from: Piglet on September 08, 2025, 16:19
You can have as many as you like. It picks one at random to use:
QuoteMasterServerList=(Address="utmaster.openspy.net",Port=28902)
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.333networks.com",Port=28902)
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.errorist.eu",Port=28902)
Servers can choose to report to as many as they like (with the right serveractor)
Thanks for the info. I'll try the other two rows.
Quote from: Grim_Fandango on September 08, 2025, 13:02
Quote from: Right on September 08, 2025, 06:36
Under [IpDrv.MasterServerLink] (There can only be 3 lines)
I have the above as well as:
MasterServerList=(Address="ut2004master.333networks.com",Port=28902)
Quote from: Right on September 08, 2025, 06:36
Like I mentioned: In the news tab should be de openspy news
My news tab changes between the Openspy text and the following:
"Welcome to the 333networks UT2004 MasterServer! Please visit our discord for more information: http://333networks.com/discord
Happy Fragging!
-xoxo- Darkelarious
etc
etc
Build Author: Darkelarious <darkelarious@333networks.com>
Build time: May 24 2025 21:52:56
Not sure if there's any benefit to having the 2 x addresses, but I can't say I've noticed any issues with either.
Yes, I'll try connecting to other servers to play UT2004, one for one. Thanks.