diff --git a/builtin/mainmenu.lua b/builtin/mainmenu.lua
index c8b0e4b87..d5b4453c4 100644
--- a/builtin/mainmenu.lua
+++ b/builtin/mainmenu.lua
@@ -644,11 +644,6 @@ function tabbuilder.handle_multiplayer_buttons(fields)
 				gamedata.serverdescription = menu.favorites[event.index].description
 			end
 			
-			if menu.favorites ~= nil then
-				gamedata.servername = menu.favorites[event.index].name
-				gamedata.serverdescription = menu.favorites[event.index].description
-			end
-			
 			if gamedata.address ~= nil and
 				gamedata.port ~= nil then