Battlefield 1 does not officially support offline multiplayer with bots , the modding community has developed a community-made "Battlefield 1 Bot Mod" (also known as the BF1 AI Mod ) designed to simulate multiplayer matches locally. Core Feature: Simulated Multiplayer Progression

Server-Side Workarounds: Some advanced users have experimented with "fake players" to keep servers active in low-population regions, though this typically requires running multiple game instances on a powerful PC and is not a true offline AI solution. Why Doesn't BF1 Have Bots Officially?

The primary reason BF1 lacks a standard bot mod compared to older titles like Battlefield 4 is the engine's architecture:

: DICE did not include offline bots for multiplayer modes; the only official offline content is the single-player War Stories Modding Barriers

However, the keyword “work” has multiple interpretations. While a perfect solution doesn’t exist, several methods allow you to fight AI-controlled enemies offline—just not in the way you might expect.

BF1 Bot Mod (OpenBF1): This is one of the most prominent community projects. Originally intended as a standard mod, it evolved into a "miniature reconstruction" of the game using OpenGL because the retail engine was too restrictive.

no official offline bots mode Battlefield 1 , and as of early 2026, development on the game has long since concluded