IL-2 Offline mode

[wheelsup_cavu]

I have been offline since Christmas and I have not found a way to play Great Battles in Offline mode. Every time I start the game it checks for a version and then it gives me a “Failed to update” message and will not allow me to play.

Wheels

[Troll]

What if you launch it by clicking on the exe? Bypass the launcher…

[komemiute]

I think, since it’s 777 - the same company that did Rise of Flight, there’s no way to play offline.

BUT

I’ve been wrong before…

EDIT:
Aaaand I was wrong.

Found this…

Here’s how internet connection requirement works.

1. To download the game and update it you’ll need to be connected;

2. To register a personal account right after you buy the game you need to be connected;

3. To activate your copy you need to be connected;

4. Every time you launch you’ll be offered to choose between Online and Offline modes - choose Online to play Online;

5. To play Historical campaign and obtain all bonus content we’re preparing you need to be connected. The network bandwidth requirements are really low and the amount of sent/received data is minimal. This is how we ensure that the provided experience in Campaign is absolutely original and everyone’s progress is fair;

6. The Quick Mission Builder and Custom Single Player Missions are 100% available in offline mode without restrictions of any kind;

7. Multiplayer mode obviously requires a connection.

It’s up to you to choose between Online and Offline modes, however the Historical campaign is only available Online, it is the key component of the initial game and it brings you over 70% of the overall new IL-2 Sturmovik experience

But in your case it looks like the game needs to check if there’s been an update and can’t, therefore locking you out of offline mode.

[Franze]

I can launch into offline mode from the Steam version, though options are restricted to the QMB and a few other options.

ETA: Some people say you have to launch the exe directly instead of via the launcher.

[wheelsup_cavu]

Thank you for the quick responses.

Starting the game using the il2.exe file worked.

Wheels