⍟ Play Multiplayer

How to play multiplayer? How to join a server?

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to join a server. If you have any questions or run into any issues, don’t hesitate to join our Discord server — we’re always happy to help!

Just a couple of things to note ...

• If you’re joining Reclamation servers or any pure vanilla servers, make sure you’re using a vanilla BF2142 setup — don’t use any addons like Blood Patch or HUD-Fix that change files in mods\bf2142.

• You can only join servers that match the mod and files you have.

  • You can’t join a vanilla server with a mod enabled, or the other way around.

  • To join a modded server, you’ll need to have the exact same mod and files installed as the server.

The green icon next to the 2142 icon shows if a server is modded or not — green means it’s vanilla, while red means it’s running a mod. To join servers with the green icon, always launch the game without any mods enabled or files modified. []

To join a Reclamation server, you’ll need to install their custom maps. []

Joining a LAN Server

A local server is a game server that shows up in your local server browser and can be accessed by anyone on your LAN network.

1

Select MULTIPLAY → LOCAL.

2

In the JOIN tab, click UPDATE LIST until the LAN server appears.

3

​Once it shows up, double-click the server to join.

Solution to "Server Not Found" issue in local server browser

First, make sure you’re connected to the same LAN network as the server host. If you still can’t find the server in the local server browser, even when it’s running, try this:

1. Click ONLINE in the game.

2. Go to the ADVANCED tab and click CONNECT TO IP.

3. Enter the server’s local IP address (usually something like 192.168.x.x) and click OK. The server host can find their local IP on the loading screen after launching the server.

Why does this happen?

Often, it’s because your PC has multiple network adapters — especially if you use programs like Hamachi, VirtualBox, or VMWare.

The simplest fix

Disable all other network adapters except the one you’re using for your current network.

1. Go to Network and Sharing Center in your Control Panel.

1. Click Change adapter settings.

2. Right-click any adapter you want to disable and select Disable.

Do this first on the server computer, then on any computers trying to connect. This should help your LAN server show up in the local server browser!

Reference: https://superuser.com/questions/610733/networking-games-cant-see-join-anyone-elses-lan-servers-unless-i-host

Joining a Public WAN Server

A public server is a game server that shows up in the online server browser and can be accessed over the Internet.

1

Click MULTIPLAY → ONLINE.

2

In the ADVANCED tab, uncheck all the filter options and click UPDATE LIST. []

3

You should now see a list of public servers. Double-click one to jon and play.

Joining a Private WAN Server

A private WAN server is a game server that doesn’t show up in the online server browser, but you can still access it over the internet if you have its public IP address.

1

Click MULTIPLAY → ONLINE.

2

In the ADVANCED tab, click CONNECT TO IP.

3

Enter the server's public IP address and adjust the if needed.

4

Click OK to connect.