Official Lineage 2 servers are the game worlds run by the game's official publisher, not by third-party teams. Lineage 2's developer is the Korean company NCSoft, and in each region a specific operator runs the servers. This page explains what "official" actually means, which versions exist in NA and EU, how official differs from private servers, and why players searching for an official Interlude server are really looking for the private scene.
If you searched for official Lineage 2 servers, here's the key thing up front: official means a paid or free-to-play game from the publisher, with original low rates and a modern chronicle. Private servers are independent projects with any rates and formats — and they're the ones that offer what official doesn't: Interlude, High Five, high rate, custom content.
What an official Lineage 2 server is
An official server is one run by the game's publisher. There are no homemade tweaks here: rates are low and original, the content is the current version of Lineage 2, and monetization runs through the official shop and subscriptions.
Management is split by region. In North America NCSoft itself runs the servers at lineage2.com, and these days that's a free-to-play model. In Europe the official publisher is the company Innova, through its 4game service — it took over Lineage 2 in Europe back in 2011, replacing the previous operator. The same Innova/4game also runs the Russian official servers, which players colloquially call "RuOff."
Official servers by region
- North America (NA) — run by NCSoft at lineage2.com, free-to-play with an in-game shop. This is what people mean by "official NA Lineage 2 server."
- Europe (EU) — run by Innova/4game at eu.4game.com. The search "official European Lineage 2 server" points here.
- Russia (RU) — also Innova/4game (ru.4game.ru), known as "RuOff." Several versions are available — Main, Essence, Legacy — and new official servers were still launching in 2025.
Why there's no official Interlude server
This is the point that trips a lot of people up. The search "official Interlude server" is popular, but an official Interlude server doesn't exist and hasn't for a long time.
Official Lineage 2 moves forward: today it runs modern versions — Main, Essence, Legacy. Legacy is the closest to the spirit of the early chronicles, but it's not Interlude. The Interlude chronicle itself (2006) lives exclusively on private servers. So if you're after an official Interlude, what you actually need is a good private Interlude server. The ranking is on the Lineage 2 Interlude servers page.
How an official server differs from a private one
| Aspect | Official server | Private server |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | The publisher (NCSoft, Innova/4game) | Independent teams |
| Rates | Original, low | Anything: from x1 to x10000 and above |
| Chronicle | Modern (Main, Essence, Legacy) | Any, including Interlude and High Five |
| Cost | Paid or F2P with a shop | Usually a free start |
| Custom content | None | Often: multiprof, all gear 1 adena, etc. |
Pros and cons of official servers
Honestly, no sugarcoating. Official has real strengths: stability and the guarantee the server won't close tomorrow, original balance with no homemade edits, a large online count on popular versions, and official support. The downsides are just as clear: slow progression on low rates, active monetization, no old chronicles like Interlude, and no custom formats.
Private is the mirror image: a huge choice of rates and chronicles, a free start, any format you like — but variable quality and the risk that a weak project shuts down within a month. That's why a private server should be chosen by its live online count and the team's reputation.
Official or private — which to choose
It depends on what you want. If you want slow classic gameplay with a guarantee of stability and you're fine paying, official is your option. If you want a specific chronicle (especially Interlude), a fast start, high rates or a free game — that's private territory.
If you lean toward the latter, check the catalog's themed sections: Interlude, PvP servers, and Low Rate for those who value the original slow pace closer to official.
FAQ about official Lineage 2 servers
Who runs the official Lineage 2 servers?
The developer is the Korean company NCSoft. In North America NCSoft runs the servers itself (lineage2.com); in Europe and Russia they're run by Innova through its 4game service.
Is there an official Interlude server?
No. Official runs modern versions (Main, Essence, Legacy). The Interlude chronicle exists only on private servers — their ranking is in our catalog.
Is the official Lineage 2 server free or paid?
It depends on the region and version. The NA official is currently free-to-play with an in-game shop, while some versions historically used a subscription. Either way, monetization on official is more active than the free start on most private servers.
Where can I see the online count of official servers?
The official side usually doesn't publish exact online figures directly, but third-party monitoring services track them. Real-time online counts generally aren't shown on the official sites themselves.
What's the difference between official and a private server?
Official is run by the publisher with original low rates and modern chronicles; private servers are independent, with any rates, any chronicle (including Interlude), custom content, and usually a free start.