[GH-ISSUE #4086] [FEATURE] Use OpenSpy master server for Unreal Tournament 2004 #2612

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opened 2026-02-27 03:04:06 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 03:04:06 +03:00

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Originally created by @cetteup on GitHub (Jan 18, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4086

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As a server admin, I want my server to be listed on OpenSpy so that players can easily find it after Epic shut down their server list backend.

Basic info

Distro: Any
Game: Unreal Tournament 2004
Command: Install
LinuxGSM version: v22.2.1

Further Information

Epic games announced late last year that they will shut down their server list backend ("master server") on Jan 24th. The only currently available alternative is OpenSpy. Since the game cannot use more than one backend at any given time, the only option is to switch to OpenSpy entirely.

Epic announcement: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-is-turning-off-online-services-and-servers-for-some-older-games
OpenSpy homepage: http://beta.openspy.net/en/
OpenSpy guide for switching to their backend: http://beta.openspy.net/en/howto/ut2k-engine/ut2004
Additional info for server admins: https://ut2004serverlist.com/?page_id=33

Originally created by @cetteup on GitHub (Jan 18, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/issues/4086 ## User Story As a server admin, I want my server to be listed on OpenSpy so that players can easily find it after Epic shut down their server list backend. ## Basic info - **Distro:** Any - **Game:** Unreal Tournament 2004 - **Command:** Install - **LinuxGSM version:** v22.2.1 ## Further Information Epic games announced late last year that they will shut down their server list backend ("master server") on Jan 24th. The only currently available alternative is OpenSpy. Since the game cannot use more than one backend at any given time, the only option is to switch to OpenSpy entirely. ## Further Reading - Epic announcement: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-is-turning-off-online-services-and-servers-for-some-older-games - OpenSpy homepage: http://beta.openspy.net/en/ - OpenSpy guide for switching to their backend: http://beta.openspy.net/en/howto/ut2k-engine/ut2004 - Additional info for server admins: https://ut2004serverlist.com/?page_id=33

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2026-02-27 03:04:07 +03:00

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@SicariusFeroxis commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2023):

This also works for UT2003 (Demo) you can get it here with some simple hosts file editing and UT2003 (full game) see this post

@SicariusFeroxis commented on GitHub (Apr 23, 2023): This also works for UT2003 (Demo) [you can get it here](https://github.com/SicariusFeroxis/ut2003demo/releases/tag/ut2003demo_v2206) with some simple hosts file editing and UT2003 (full game) [see this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ut2003/comments/12wm8xr/revival_of_ut2003_thanks_to_free_software/)

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (May 6, 2024):

This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (May 6, 2024): This issue has been automatically locked since there has not been any recent activity after it was closed. Please open a new issue for related bugs.