Can you play Star Trek Online solo or offline?

Yes — normal story progression 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

Normal story progression does not require a standing group. STO itself still requires a live server connection.

Story play

YesNORMAL STORY PROGRESSION

You do not need to join a fleet or maintain a regular group for normal story progression.

Group Content

Task Force Operations are separate from normal story progression.

Short version: Normal story progression — solo. TFOs — group activities. Offline — no.