Story play
YesSTORY EPISODESThe story can be played solo.
You do not need to join a fleet or maintain a regular group to play through STO's story episodes.
Star Trek Online · Answers · Solo & offline ·
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Can you play Star Trek Online solo or offline?
Yes — the story episodes can be played solo. No — Star Trek Online cannot be played offline and requires an internet connection.
Direct Answer
Solo and offline play at a glance
Story episodes do not require a standing group. STO itself still requires a live server connection.
Group Content
What content is designed for groups?
Task Force Operations are separate from normal story progression.
Short version: Story episodes — solo. TFOs — group-focused. Offline — no.