Plus, Arkane explains why the studio implemented the always-online requirement in the first place.

Redfall might drop its always-online requirement for its single-player mode.

And so I think it is a legitimate critique," Smith said.

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But why the always-online requirement in the first place?

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“It allows us to do some accessibility stuff,” Smith said.

And so we can go and tweak the ladder code.

There are reasons we set out to do that that are not insidious."

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A internet connection will, of course, be required for Redfall’s multiplayer modes.

Arkane releases in May on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.

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