Hello, Badasses!
We've had some people ask whether or not they need an active internet connection to play Battleborn, even if they just want to play through the game's Story Mode as a single player.
Battleborn requires an internet connection to play, whether you're playing on your own, co-operatively with friends, or competitively against others. One of the reasons for this is that experience points earned in Battleborn's Story Mode carry over to Multiplayer and vice-versa.
All XP earned through the game's persistent progression system contributes to leveling up individual Character Rank, as well as player profile Command Rank. In addition, maintaining data integrity is a major priority for the team, and online gameplay permits player's data to be accessible, even after experiencing a hardware malfunction or purchasing a new console.