Is it possible to play simcity offline

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This Digital Trends Article says:. I know EA has come out and said that Simcity will have features that ultimately requiring that you must have an internet connection all the time while playing. I know the game is less than a few days away, but is there a secret setting that would allow you to play offline with limited features? You will need an Origin account and be online in order to start the game.

Once playing, you will be able to disconnect from the internet and continue playing in offline mode. Unfortunately, you won't be able to play for long periods of time in this way. This Digital Trends Article says:. So it appears that the answer is no, any offline play would only be possible to preserve your game during a temporary disconnect. It took Electronic Arts and Maxis over a year to make it so, but starting now, you finally no longer need an Internet connection to play SimCity.

I also want to point out that saved Regions cannot be transferred between Modes. This means that if you play a Region in Single-Player Mode, you will not be able to play it in Multiplayer.

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