Popular development studio Bethesda, the mastermind behind iconic franchisesElder ScrollsandFallout, introduced an entirely new universe for the first time in over two decades with the release of their space exploration gameStarfield. 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.
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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 withStarfieldor 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 guidesheds 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 asSkyrim, Bethesda has kept the same formula that brought them success by allowing players to continue to enjoyStarfieldwithout the need for an internet connection. To the delight of many fans,Starfieldis a title that can be played offline.
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The offline playability ofStarfieldis somewhat of a double-edged sword. While this is great news as far as accessibility is concerned and will prevent any connection-relatedbugs 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 playerscan expect to not see multiplayeror online modes in the future to play alongside other gamers. This might come as a disappointment for fans who were hoping to partake in someStar Wars-esque space combat aboard their customized spaceships.
It is worth noting that playingStarfieldoffline 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 gamedownloaded in full on their PCor console. That means thatStarfieldcan’t be played via cloud gaming, but this is no surprise given cloud gaming’s dependence on the internet.
Starfieldis now available on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
