Popular development studio Bethesda, the mastermind behind iconic franchises Elder Scrolls and Fallout, introduced an entirely new universe for the first time in over two decades with the release of their space exploration game Starfield. As an open-world adventure that puts the story in the player's hands, the game features a host of deep customization options in a variety of areas, from the character's looks to how their homes and spaceships look and operate.
In a gaming market that is dominated by titles that require players to be connected to the internet at all times, many fans speculated whether Bethesda would follow suit with Starfield or if they would stay the course paved by the popular predecessors that made them a household name in gaming. As players prepare for take off in this enormous intergalactic adventure, this guide sheds some light on whether the game can be played offline.
Can Starfield Be Played Offline?
Following suit to the games that are still keeping fans entertained today, such as Skyrim, Bethesda has kept the same formula that brought them success by allowing players to continue to enjoy Starfield without the need for an internet connection. To the delight of many fans, Starfield is a title that can be played offline.
The offline playability of Starfield is somewhat of a double-edged sword. While this is great news as far as accessibility is concerned and will prevent any connection-related bugs and crashes, it may have come at the expense of some of the more modern game features that are included and enjoyed in other popular titles. With the game not requiring online capabilities, it may indicate that players can expect to not see multiplayer or online modes in the future to play alongside other gamers. This might come as a disappointment for fans who were hoping to partake in some Star Wars-esque space combat aboard their customized spaceships.
It is worth noting that playing Starfield offline can only be done by satisfying a few basic conditions. Naturally, given that playing offline indicates the absence of an internet connection, players will need to ensure that they have the game downloaded in full on their PC or console. That means that Starfield can't be played via cloud gaming, but this is no surprise given cloud gaming's dependence on the internet.
Starfield is now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.