To summarize, Aspyr has promised that they will make sure Persistent Worlds and multiplayer are supported, but their main goal at launch is to get Single Player working. They ran into unexpected issues with multiplayer but hit the due date before they could sort it out. There will be upcoming patches to improve multiplayer support.

Screenshot of Discord Announcement from BGTSCC


https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/games/2738630/announcements/detail/515219593395962297
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/ogg/2738630/announcements/detail/542243728060842381

Yes! NWN2:EE (on PC) has the direct connect option under multiplayer. By choosing this and entering a server's IP address, it allows you to connect and start the downloading of the server files. The mouse and gamepad issues have been fixed with NWSync. The new servers Elben Aator and Mazariim still require that you download their files without NWSync via Steam and Discord respectively.

With the Sept. 25, 2025 Patch 1, the spell selection crash is no longer an issue. The patch notes indicate that Asper disabled Old UIs when connecting to public PWs, but they actually did better. If you're using a keyboard & mouse, the Old UI will still appear but you will no longer crash at spell selection.
It turns out that choosing Cleric Domains with the old UI also causes crashing. This was likely a problem the whole time but went unnoticed. My workaround that forces the Console UI works for this as well. The Haven server is unaffected by this problem as they changed when players select their Cleric Domains during PC creation.
1. Join your desired Persistent World via Direct Connect or the Static List
2. Choose "Select Character" then "Back"
3. Choose "Select Character" then "Back" one more time
4. You should now be out of the NWSync screen and on the offline Create/Select Character Screen
5. Select "Create Character"
6. You will now be in the EE UI and will no longer crash at spell selection
A. Gamepad
For most (but not all) of the old servers I have checked so far, if you choose "Create Character" with a gamepad, the screen will go dark but it will not load the Console UI. (You can get back by moving your mouse to load the Old UI then choose "Back.") Instead, first choose "Select Character" (even if you don't have a character on the server yet), then select "Back" to go back to the NWSync page, then choose "Create Character." You will then be able to continue.
B. Character Description
You are unable to alter your character's description unless you are joining a PW that is using the Old UI while using a keyboard & mouse. That said, this is largely a non-issue. Most role-play servers (the only ones where character descriptions really matter) usually add some means to alter your description in game or use the Kemo Biography system.
A. Fully Functional (minus Gamepad)
DMFI Bar, Charlie's Appearance Changer, Alternate Quest Journal System, MoA's Crafting System, Kemo Animations on Furniture, and similar "full/one page" custom menus/add-ons will not load on the Gamepad UI. They will still appear and function if you use a Keyboard & Mouse. These additions need to be added into the Gamepad UI files. All of the ones listed here will remain open if you switch from a keyboard & mouse to a gamepad, but I have encountered others that will auto-close when you switch. This isn't a problem so long as they can be reopened, but it is an issue in the case of ones like Realms of Trinity's Power Mode option which was never designed to be closed and can't be reopened.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3566060054
Myths of Atalan's crafting system will work because, though it has sub-menus, they don't drop down to show a separate window. They just change the options on the main window.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3566052440
B. Partially Functional
PC Tools, Kemo Animations Bar, and similar custom UI elements that have "drop-down" sub-menus. The Keyboard & Mouse UI is currently unable to load sub-menus. For example, PC Tools will appear and all the buttons on the main menu (Save Character, Check Time, Safe Location, etc.) will respond to mouse clicks and function. However, the sub-menu windows (Emotes & Miscellaneous) will not appear when you click on them. The + will change to a -, but no menu will appear beneath. The same goes for the Kemo Animations toolbar where 1, 2, Tools and ? will respond but you can't load the animation sub-menus (Sit, Stand, Crouch, etc). United colors will work if you're using a keyboard & mouse during character generation. If you're using a gamepad, you will only be able to see the first two lines of options: all the shades of white to black, 1 yellow, and 1 red.

If it was available offline in any of the Campaigns, it will work online.
New Classes, Prestige Classes, Skills, Feats, Races, Sub Races, Backgrounds, etc. seem to be working perfectly fine. Custom systems that use the vanilla dialogue will also work with both the Keyboard & Mouse UI as well as the Gamepad UI. This includes the alternate appearance changer that uses vanilla dialogue to change armor variation, appearances, parts, colors, etc.
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3566030167
While I still have several more of the old persistent worlds to check out, my experience so far has been overwhelmingly positive save the few caveats already mentioned. I did run into some crashing and logging issues with A Land Far Away, but they have since been resolved thanks to the admin's tinkering. The only persistent world that is mostly unplayable is Molior Runescape due to the many custom changes and systems added by the server's development team to emulate the Runescape experience.

Here is my advice to EE players wanting to fully enjoy the older Persistent Worlds:
- Use you keyboard and mouse during character generation unless you're playing a Cleric. The Old UI is compatible with United Colors and several PWs include this. Keep your mouse handy to navigate custom UI systems until a server's staff find a way to add them to the Console UI. Alternatively, you can hold down your guide chord button and use the right analog stick to control the mouse. LB & RB work as left and right mouse clicks respectively (this may be swapped).
- Spell selection crash has been resolved, but it's been discovered that the old UI will crash during Cleric Domain Selection. The Force Console UI Workaround or using a Gamepad will bypass this issue.

NWN2 Scry List[nwnlist.herokuapp.com]
Please submit server details here.

Direct Connect The Silver Marches: 209.216.127.34:5122
Direct Connect Baldur's Gate: 64.27.48.137:5121
Direct Connect Moonshae Isles: 209.216.127.34:5121
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play
Website: http://www.alandfaraway.info
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/9pZKj9Y

Direct Connect South: game.bgtscc.net:5121
Direct Connect North: game.bgtscc.net:5122
Direct Connect Sandbox PC Builder: game.bgtscc.net:5123
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play
Website: https://bgtscc.net/index.html
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rKpXZhqjeq

Direct Connect: 64.38.164.75:5121
NWSync: Yes?
Type: Social
Extra Info: This is listed as a private server and requires a password.

Direct Connect: hope.a.pinggy.link:16346
NWSync: No
Type: Action/Light Role-play
Steam Guide: Elben Aator 3.0 - 1st NWN2:EE PW
Steam Server Files: Elben Aator 3.0
Discord: https://discord.gg/M23RuyA9m4

Direct Connect: engines.ddns.net (74.108.51.116:5121)
NWSync: Yes?
Type: Role-play
Language: English
Forums: https://engines.freeforums.net
Discord: https://discord.gg/SceDPY2
Extra Info: This is listed as Steampunk NWN2 Private Alpha and requires a password. Discord link does work and I spoke with some of the staff. It seems the admin occasionally tweaks the server files but has no current plans of restarting the server. I'm still going to list it for those that might be interested in a Steampunk setting and may want to join their Discord.

Direct Connect: fe.sqsi.net:5121
NWSync: Yes
Type: Action
Website: http://fallenempire.nwn2worlds.com (Offline)
Wiki: https://nwn2.fandom.com/wiki/Fallen_Empire
Discord: https://discord.gg/VyR7Tc9Pfd

Direct Connect Server: 13.66.170.50
Direct Connect Playtest: 13.66.170.50:5123
NWSync: Yes
Type: Social/Adult Role-play (18+ Only!)
Website: https://nwn2.fandom.com/wiki/Haven
Discord: https://discord.gg/QnfQFaZmpZ

Direct Connect: loa.nwn2worlds.com:5121 (212.83.133.95:5121)
NWSync: Yes
Type: Action
Wiki: https://nwn2.fandom.com/wiki/Legends_of_Arcadia
Discord: https://discord.gg/VyR7Tc9Pfd

Direct Connect: 24.130.19.156:6262
NWSync: Yes
Type: Action
Website: https://nwn2-ldoa.blogspot.com
Forum: https://ldoamb.proboards.com (Abandoned, Historical Reference)
Discord: https://discord.gg/pWGAWsq

Direct Connect: 35.141.103.221 Password: 777
NWSync: No
Type: Action
Steam Discussion: Mazariim: NWN2EE Epic Action Persistent World
Discord (& Server Files): https://discord.gg/wsYAxsRWWJ

Direct Connect: 24.245.118.67:5121
NWSync: Yes
NOTE: Campaign.cam file is corrupt. Can get it from their Discord. Admin working on fixing.
Type: Role-play
Website: Molior RS - Our 13 year MMORPG project
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/9rn5eUxdeV

Direct Connect: 173.47.54.217:5121
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play/Story
Website: https://forums.mythsofatalan.com/index.php
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/6WnZdq4

Direct Connect Entrance: server.nwn2online.com
Direct Connect Primary: server.nwn2online.com:5122
Direct Connect Secondary: server.nwn2online.com:5123
Direct Connect Event: server.nwn2online.com:5124
NWSync: Yes
Type: Action/Role-play
Website: https://www.nwn2online.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/HxFXuD2

Direct Connect: game.riseofneverwinter.com (65.21.167.60)
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play
Website: https://riseofneverwinter.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/YePQ7dm

Direct Connect: scod.game-server.cc
NWSync: Yes
Type: Casual Role-play
Website: https://nwn2planescape.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jEpRpjvWfu

Direct Connect: nwn.sundren.org:5125
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play
Website: https://sundren.games
Discord: https://discord.gg/mGTWQUmf

Direct Connect: 23.254.133.4:5121
NWSync: Yes
Type: Role-play
Website: http://www.talesofmoonsea.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/hpbUM8b

Direkte Verbindung: server.amdir.de:5121 (38.242.148.88:5121)
NWSync: Ja
Typ: Rollenspiel
Webseite: https://amdir.de
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ERsZhs7

Direkte Verbindung: landohnesegel.ddns.net:5121 (46.82.81.26:5121)
NWSync: Ja
Typ: Rollenspiel
Webseite: https://landohnesegel.de
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nwWwPgt

Direkte Verbindung: 85.214.105.172:5121
NWSync: Ja
Typ: Rollenspiel
Webseite: https://www.rivin.de
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vT9F8zWQcw

Direct Connect: 81.37.13.148:5121
Type: Role-play
NWSync: Sí
Website: https://eidolonnwn2.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/2DWHDKhvZK

Direct Connect: cuentoscostaespada.es
NWSync: Sí
Type: Role-play
Website: https://cuentoscostaespada.es
Steam Discussion: ES) Puerta de Baldur II - Cuentos de la Costa de la Espada
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Dq7mabnTTX

Directe Connexion: lcda-nwn2.fr:5121 (37.187.155.130:5121)
NWSync: Oui
Taper: Action
Website: https://lcda-nwn2.fr
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/eXPE5H2

Directe Connexion: 82.66.234.208:5121
NWSync: Oui
Taper: Récit
Website: https://sephael.is-great.net/phpbb
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dk8XedGFNS

Directe Connexion: fe.sqsi.net:5121
NWSync: Oui
Taper: Action
Website: http://fallenempire.nwn2worlds.com (Hors Ligne)
Wiki: https://nwn2.fandom.com/wiki/Fallen_Empire
Discord: https://discord.gg/VyR7Tc9Pfd

Server di Connessione Diretta 1: 193.34.145.82:5121
Server di Connessione Diretta 2: 193.34.145.82:5123
Personalizzazione delle Apparecchiature di Connessione Diretta: 193.34.145.82:5122
NWSync: Sì?
Tipo: Gioco di ruolo
Sito Web: http://raccontidibaldursgate.eu
Foro: http://raccontidibaldursgate.eu/forum/index.php
Discord: https://discord.gg/WF24qxe4m9
Aggiornamento 12/09/2025: Racconti delle Valli è stato rinominato Racconti di Baldur's Gate a causa del cambio di ambientazione per EE. Lo sviluppo è ancora in corso e il server è attualmente inattivo.

Bezpośrednie Połączenie: aeris.enemys.net:5121 (79.184.218.37:5121)
NWSync: Tak?
Typ: Odgrywanie ról
Strona Internetowa: https://forum.nwn2.pl
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/NrQjTmcGmf

* Can enter IP address for servers not yet added
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3557749912
* These logins will overwrite each other
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3527321236
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3532500019
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3527122798