RoR2DirectConnect
IP Direct Connect plugin for Risk of Rain 2. Bypass Steam networking and connect to servers by IP address.
Features
- IP Direct Connect — Host and join games by IP address (IPv4 and IPv6)
- Full Steam Bypass — No Steam authentication, lobby, or P2P required
- Native UI — Integrated into the multiplayer menu (also has F6 IMGUI fallback)
- Custom Display Names — Set your in-game name without Steam
- Saved Settings — IP, port, name, etc. persist between sessions
- Non-invasive — Normal game modes work when DC is not active
Usage
Host
- Go to Multiplayer menu
- Click IP Direct Connect
- Set your nickname and max players
- Click Host Game
- Share your IP with friends (default port: 7777)
Join
- Go to Multiplayer menu
- Click IP Direct Connect
- Enter the host's IP address and port
- Click Connect
Console Commands
dc_host — Quick-start a direct connect server
dc_connect ip:port — Connect via command line
dc_status — View current connection status
Notes
- Both host and client need this mod installed
- Default listen port is 7777 (UDP)
- IPv6 format:
[::1]:7777 or [2001:db8::1]:7777
Source Code
GitHub