: For most versions, you must have an internet connection for the first time you log in to verify your account. Afterward, some limited settings and Quick Race modes may remain accessible. The "Exclusive" Offline Mod Version

Locally changing the skin of a car (though other players won't see it). Private Servers:

For players who want the full, updated experience but want to skip the "blueprint grind," gamesave mods are a popular—though risky—alternative.

: Available on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Switch. This mode can be played offline once 13 Career flags are collected to unlock the feature. Major Risks and Limitations

If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Here is the fine print that mod sellers (and free download sites) don't show you.