The offline answer, in the publisher's words
The support FAQ asks whether an internet connection is needed to play the game and answers no, adding a recommendation to connect so the game stays patched. That is a first-party statement and it is the strongest evidence on this page.
- No internet connection is required to play.
- Connecting is recommended to receive the latest patches.
- Steam Cloud synchronisation requires a connection, which is separate from playing.
- Family Sharing is listed, and that kind of feature normally involves an online check.
The condition attached: the publisher recommends a connection, so a fully disconnected install will sit on whatever build you already have. That is the only caveat in the statement.
What is known about third-party DRM
This is where precision matters. The captured Steam app details response contains no DRM notice field, the kind of field that normally appears when a third-party protection layer is used, and no Denuvo branding appears anywhere in it. Neither of those is a statement that the game has no DRM.
The developer has never published a "no DRM" claim, so the correct reading is that no third-party protection has been disclosed through the channel where it would normally be disclosed. That is a reported finding, not a verified absence.
| Evidence | What it supports |
|---|---|
| Publisher FAQ: no connection required to play | Offline play, stated by the publisher |
| No DRM notice field in the captured storefront data | No protection disclosed through that field |
| No Denuvo branding in the captured data | No Denuvo disclosure in that response |
| No official "no DRM" statement | The absence of protection is not confirmed |
If a storefront adds a protection disclosure later, it will appear in that field, which is why the finding is dated.
The community claim, and why it is weaker than it sounds
A community discussion states that after downloading through Steam the game is DRM-free and launches from its executable without the client running. The summary was reachable only through search results, because the discussion page requires a login, so it is treated here as a low-confidence claim.
Even taken at face value, the observation does not prove what it appears to. A game being launchable from its own executable is not the same as the game having no Steam DRM. Steam can attach its wrapper to the executable so that the file still launches the game while the protection is present, which means the test most people run cannot distinguish the two cases.
How to read it: launching from the executable shows the executable works. It does not show there is no Steam DRM, and it does not override the fact that no official DRM statement exists.
What still needs a connection
Two listed features involve the network, and neither contradicts offline play because both are optional.
- Steam Cloud uploads and restores saves, so syncing needs a connection; local saves do not.
- Family Sharing is listed as a feature and typically requires a signed-in account.
- Patch downloads need a connection, and a disconnected install simply stays on its current build.
The save system and how cloud sync interacts with local saves are covered on the saves and Steam Cloud page.
Console offline sharing
On PlayStation the storefront supports the picture from two directions. The pause feature is marked as working in offline play only, which only makes sense if the game itself runs offline, and digital content follows the console's "Console Sharing and Offline Play" setting.
That setting governs which console can play your digital purchases without being online, so on a shared console it is the thing to configure rather than anything inside the game.
What to do with this
If offline play is what you care about, the publisher's statement settles it and you can install and play without a connection after the initial download.
Install and patch while connected
Download the game and let it update, since patches need a connection.
Turn off cloud sync if you want a purely local save
Steam Cloud needs the network; local saves do not depend on it.
Play without a connection
The publisher states no internet connection is required to play.
Reconnect for patches
Return online to pick up updates, which the publisher recommends.
For the storefront and key questions around buying, the Steam key page covers how keys activate, and the PC requirements page covers what the build needs to run.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need an internet connection to play?
No. The publisher's support FAQ states that no internet connection is required to play, and recommends connecting only to receive the latest patches.
Does the game have Denuvo or other DRM?
No third-party protection is disclosed. The captured Steam listing contains no DRM notice field and no Denuvo mention, and the publisher has never stated that the game is DRM-free, so the accurate answer is that nothing has been disclosed.
Is the game DRM-free?
Not confirmed. A community claim says the game launches from its executable, but launching from an executable does not prove the absence of Steam DRM, and no official statement exists.
Does Steam Cloud work offline?
No. Steam Cloud synchronisation needs a connection. Playing offline does not depend on it, because saves are stored locally.
Does Family Sharing work?
Family Sharing is listed as a supported feature. That kind of feature normally requires a signed-in account and a connection.
How does offline play work on console?
On PlayStation, digital content follows the console's Console Sharing and Offline Play setting, and the pause feature is marked as working in offline play only.
Where to go next
The no-connection-required answer and the patch recommendation. Source: Saber Interactive support FAQ. Checked .
Absence of a DRM notice field and of Denuvo branding, plus the Steam Cloud and Family Sharing entries. Source: Steam app details response. Checked .
Offline play marking and the Console Sharing and Offline Play reference. Source: PlayStation Store listing. Checked .