Do I need online membership for the game The crew?

Do I need a paid online membership for the game The crew (xbox one) or can I play without it?

No, you also need Xbox live gold.

Seriously?

What a cheek from Ubisoft since most of the game doesn't need multiplayer at all.

No idea sorry but better buy the second part or even better Forza Horizon 4 which is the much better game in all aspects.

Maybe you can play the single player without playing, I don't know, but the store page says "Xbox live gold is required to play on Xbox"