Saints Row 2: Offline Play Confirmed

Yes. Saints Row 2 (PC / Xbox 360 / PS3) is **fully playable offline** in single-player. No internet connection required for campaign, activities, diversions, strongholds, or customization.

What Works Offline

• Full Story Campaign (All 45+ Missions).
• All Activities (Insurance Fraud, Mayhem, Escort, Heli Assault, etc.).
• All Diversions (Streaking, Car Surfing, Base Jumping, etc.).
• Character / Vehicle / Cribs Customization.
• Cheats (entered via in-game phone: #CHEAT#).
• Co-op? No. Co-op is **Online Only** (System Link / Xbox Live / PSN / Steam). No split-screen.

What Requires Internet

• Co-op Campaign (Host/Join).
• Leaderboards / Stats Upload.
• DLC Download (Ultor Exposed, Corporate Warfare — Free now on PC/Steam, Paid on Console Stores if available).
• SecuROM Online Activation (Original Retail PC Disc v1.0) — **Fixed in Steam/GOG versions (DRM-free / Steamworks).**

PC Specifics (Steam/GOG - Best Version)

• Gentlemen of the Row (GotR) Mod: **Essential.** Fixes 1000+ bugs, restores cut content, adds 4K UI, fixes mouse aim, enables all DLC, improves performance, adds radio stations. Install via ModDB or SR Modding Discord.
• Steam Deck / Linux: Proton GE / Experimental runs GotR perfectly (Platinum).

Verdict: Excellent offline single-player experience. PC + GotR is definitive version.