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Do you need Xbox Game Pass to play offline?

Games from the Xbox Game Pass catalog can be played while the PC is offline, but for no more than 30 days before the PC must reconnect to the internet to verify an active subscription.
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Can you play Xbox games offline?

Digital games that support single-player and local multiplayer can be played offline on the console assigned as your home Xbox. Game discs are also playable offline after installation. Your console gets the license right from the disc.
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Can you play games online without Gamepass?

For now, you need Xbox Live Gold to play any online multiplayer games except for certain free-to-play games such as Fortnite, Rocket League and Apex Legends. But here's the important takeaway: Xbox Game Pass (see below) includes Xbox Live Gold, and adds access to dozens of games, too.
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Why won't my Xbox let me play games offline?

- Select Profile & system > Settings. - Choose General > Network settings. - Select Go offline. If you game share your titles with anyone else, unfortunately they will be locked out until the service is back online, so just make sure you change your system back to online by going through the same steps as before.
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Do you need Xbox pass to download games?

For anyone who plays on both Xbox and PC, or wants more features, there's Game Pass Ultimate. It's the most expensive option, but it allows you to download and play games on both Xbox and PC. Game Pass Ultimate also includes Xbox Live Gold, which is required for online multiplayer in many games, and EA Play.
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How to Play XBOX Game Pass games OFFLINE in XBOX Series/One Console

Why do I need Xbox Game Pass to play games?

Xbox Games Pass gives you access to well over 300 games to download and play on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S for one monthly fee. If you upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you also get Xbox Live Gold, PC Game Pass, EA Play and access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, all for the same price.
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How to get Xbox Game Pass for free?

How to Redeem Your Free 3 Months Xbox Game Pass*
  1. Click on the "Microsoft Store"
  2. "Log in" to your Microsoft Store Account.
  3. Click on "My Library"
  4. On the left hand column, select "Included with device"
  5. Click on "Get" and redeem your free Xbox 3 months pass*!
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What happens when you go offline on Xbox?

You will appear offline to other Xbox users. If you want to appear online again, return to the Sign In menu and select your profile. Select the Appear Offline drop-down menu and select Appear Online. Alternatively, you can select Do Not Disturb.
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Why can't I log into my Xbox account offline?

When it comes to playing the Xbox One offline, you need to make sure that the Xbox One is designated as your Home Console. You will then need to connect to Live at least once, then set the console to Offline. For more info on how to play your Xbox Games Offline please view this support article.
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Why can't I play my downloaded games on Xbox One?

It's possible that the installed game data is corrupted. To correct this, you need to uninstall and then reinstall the game. To uninstall the game: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all > Games.
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Is Game Pass online only?

Download and play online or offline from your Xbox console, Windows PC, or both with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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What games can I play without Game Pass?

Please note that this list will evolve over time, as new free-to-play games will be added occasionally.
  • 3on3 FreeStyle.
  • Aegis Wing.
  • APB Reloaded.
  • Apex Legends.
  • Armored Warfare.
  • Asphalt Legends.
  • Battle Ages.
  • Battle Islands.
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Can you still play games after they leave Game Pass?

Once a game is gone from game pass, if you do not own the game then you cannot play it anymore. Xbox will still put the game on sale and since you have game pass you should have a minor discount to pair with it when you are purchasing the item. If you see a game you really like, please take the time to purchase it.
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How can I play online games offline?

Here's how to find the setting.
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How to play Steam games offline
  1. Open Steam. If you're on a PC, in the toolbar at the top of the screen, select "Steam." If you're using a Mac, select "Account."
  2. Select "Go Offline." Select "Go offline" from the Steam dropdown menu. ...
  3. Steam will prompt you to restart in offline mode.
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Can you go offline on Xbox app?

To go offline or online on the Xbox mobile app, tap the right-most icon in the bottom navigation bar, to come to your profile screen. Now tap the button that says 'Appear Offline' or 'Appear Online'. Unlike on the console itself, there is no drop down menu - so one tap is all you need to toggle between the two.
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Why won't my Xbox account let me play multiplayer?

Answer: If you do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, you will not be able to play online multiplayer games. Players receive this message for one of three reasons: You do not have an active Xbox Live Gold account, which is required to play multiplayer games online. Sign up for an Xbox Live Gold account.
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Can you add an offline account to Xbox One?

All accounts made on the One have to have a Live login. It's not possible to make an offline account.
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How long can a Xbox account be inactive?

After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Can I play Forza Horizon 5 offline?

Yes, you can play Forza Horizon 5 offline. As long as players have a stable internet connection to set up the game, they will be able to play the solo or campaign part without needing it.
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Can people see me when I appear offline Xbox?

Nope once they change it to offline for some reason then there's no way to tell if they're actually online. The whole point of someone appearing offline is so nobody else sees them online.
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How can I play Xbox games on my phone without console?

Stream from xCloud

You don't need to own an Xbox console to play games on your phone. With an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream games from the cloud to your mobile device, with no need for additional hardware except a controller.
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How much is a year of Game Pass?

These are subscription services that give players unlimited access to an expanding library of over 400 new and old games, and cost $120 or $180 for one year, respectively.
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How much is Game Pass for a month?

After first month, subscription continues automatically at $9.99/month unless cancelled. See terms. The subscription includes: Play over 100 high-quality PC games.
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How do you get Game Pass Ultimate for $1?

Buy Xbox Live Gold. Activate the $1 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial. Agree to a conversion of your Gold and/or standard Game Pass subscription(s) to Game Pass Ultimate.
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