Does Fallout 76 have an offline single-player mode?

Even though it is a live-service game, Fallout 76 would benefit greatly from an offline single-player mode. To keep its live-service audience hooked, Bethesda Games Studios releases free seasonal updates multiple times a year. Often, these free updates also include new story content.

It would be a safe bet to say that a majority of Fallout 76's 17 million players are returning fans who played the single-player titles such as Fallout 4. It would therefore make perfect sense to treat Fallout 76's story content as a single-player campaign. But can you play it offline?

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Can you play Fallout 76 offline?

Fallout 76 cannot be played offline (Image via Bethesda Game Studios).

While the other games in the Fallout series were single-player or offline games, Fallout 76 isn't. To play this title, you need to be connected to the internet. The game is strictly online, and though you can create a private server, you need an internet connection to play that as well.

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Can you play Fallout 76 as a single-player game?

Even though there are no offline mode options in Fallout 76, you can easily beat all the in-game content solo. The limited co-op in this game is just there as an optional luxury if you have friends to play with.

Fallout 76 was developed to be played online, focusing more on social factors. The title was originally developed without the usual NPC-centric story content. Initially, the only story beats were holotapes and letters from the dead and the departed.

However, now there are NPCs and actual story quests to pad out the game. Even though its marketing pitch did not make it out to be a single-player experience, Fallout 76 can be treated as one if you wish so.

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How to create a private server in Fallout 76

Players can create a custom world in the game (Image via Bethesda Game Studios)

While there is no offline mode for Fallout 76, you can create a private server and play with a small number of players. However, you can only do this by subscribing to Fallout 1st for $12.99 monthly or $99.99 for a yearly subscription with a 36% discount.

To host a private server:

• Go to the main menu and select Play.
• Then, select the "Custom World" option to host a private server.

Note that you can only create up to three private worlds at once, and one private server can have a maximum of four players. Custom Worlds is the way to go if you want to play with your friends without having unwanted players, as one must be invited to join private servers.

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