Redfall Will Require You To Go Online, Even for Single Player

Arkane Studio’s upcoming vampire-filled open world FPS game Redfall is set to launch this May, which results in more information pouring out in preparation. One bit of information revealed recently is that the game will need an online connection at all times when playing the game, even in single player.

Redfall always online - internet connection required to play single player and multiplayer

This bit of information about the game can be found in the official FAQ for the game, which simply answers the question:

Will playing Redfall require an online connection for single player as well as co-op?

A persistent online connection is required for single player and co-op.

Redfall being an always-on game can be problematic, as server problems can affect even those playing the game as a single player experience. An example of an always online game being a problem would be Gran Turismo 7 - if you don’t have an online connection or servers are down for any reason, almost all of the game’s game modes become unavailable, leaving you with just a simple race mode with stock cars to race with. 

Bethesda or Arkane have yet to confirm how limited Redfall will be if a player chooses to play the game offline and will update this post if more information is released.

Redfall’s release date was revealed during Xbox and Bethesda’s impressive Developer Direct livestream, releasing a deep dive video detailing the game’s combat, giving us a good idea on what to expect in its open world. 

During the Developer Direct, we got new information on bit titles such as the next chapter in Elder Scrolls Online, a new look at the next Forza Motorsport, and this was the showcase that shadow dropped Tango Gameworks’ rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush that’s now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and PC (through Steam and Epic Games Store). 

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