User blog comment:G0LD3NF1RE/E3 Elder Scrolls Online Roundup/@comment-68.6.130.235-20130618040700/@comment-5469467-20130618045103

The game is an MMORPG, so it will always be online. There's no singleplayer mode to speak of, but you can sort of play by yourself without the help of other players. Either way, you should still be able to play with your friends (provided they're playing on the same platform).