Playing Conan Exiles offline often feels like fighting the game’s "always-online" architecture, especially after updates that introduced the Funcom Live Services (FLS). While a specific "Offline Mode Mod" was once the standard fix, modern players typically rely on a mix of official workarounds and quality-of-life mods to achieve a seamless solo experience. The State of Offline Play in 2024–2025

Step 2 – Configure for Offline

  • Copy modlist from \ConanSandbox\Mods\modlist.txt (create if missing).
  • Enable Admin Mode in game settings.
  • Set ServerSettings.ini:
    [ServerSettings]
    EnableSandstorm=True
    PurgeLevel=1
    AdminPassword=yourpass
    
  • For co-op tether removal: install No Teather mod or use console command:
    TetherLimitMultiplier 100
    

Initial Verification: You must run the game online at least once after every major update or fresh installation to verify your license via Steam.

Recent updates have improved native offline support, provided you prepare the game while still connected to the internet.

  • Fix: You are trying to go online. Ensure the -SkipBattlEye argument is in your shortcut. If the modded launcher fails, run the vanilla ConanSandbox_official.exe to verify files, then retry.

rewards if the game cannot verify ownership via an active connection. Official Offline Support : Funcom introduced a native offline mode in Update 2.3

By default, Conan Exiles attempts to connect to FLS upon launch to verify licenses and access features like the Battle Pass and Bazaar.

To ensure the game never tries to reach out and hang on the "Failed to Login" screen, you can block its executable via the Windows Firewall. Open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security. Create a New Outbound Rule for a Program.