To quickly answer the question, yes — you can play RuneScape: Dragonwilds completely offline. No internet required (aside from downloading the game), no Epic account needed, no friends necessary.
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What Playing Offline Actually Means
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Solo mode works great. You can chop trees, mine rocks, build a house, and get chased by goblins all by yourself, no problem.
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No Epic login required. If you’re staying offline, you never have to touch Epic’s login screen. Steam handles it just fine.
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All progress is local, so your save is stored on your device. You won’t see other players, and you won’t be able to co-op — but everything else works just the same.
If you’re looking to avoid the Epic account system, playing offline is your best bet.
But What About Online Play?
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You need an Epic account for online. Whether you’re playing with a friend over Steam or joining someone else’s world, the game runs through Epic Online Services. That’s in the EULA, and yes, it applies even if you bought the game through Steam.
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There’s no LAN option. So far, if you want to play with other people — even just one friend — you’ll need an Epic account.
Final Blurb
If you’re a solo player or just want to avoid third-party accounts, Dragonwilds has you covered. You can play offline from start to finish. But if you’re hoping to team up, you’ll need to go through Epic’s system… For better or worse. Whether that’s a dealbreaker is up to you (and maybe your Steam refund timer).
