Considering new purchase Xbox.

Usually that’s the way games on console works now, I experience something similar when I want to play on PlayStation.

Do you have a link to the free games you mentioned?

I know that sometimes with the purchase of our Xbox, we receive a game. This is common with special console editions like the Halo Infinite one, or the Xbox Series S that includes some benefits in Fortnite, Rocket League and other Epic Games titles, but I don’t know if we’re on the same page.

I apologize in advance for any misunderstanding regarding the free games you’re referring to and appreciate your time.

Thank you.
In that case, if the game can be played offline, and you connect your console temporarily to the internet, exists the possibility that the game won’t let you play without performing the update first.
However, other games advise you to update, but it can’t be mandatory for now.

For the free games, do you mean the ones included with the game pass subscription, or games like Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, etc.?

Furthermore, for Borderlands, you should be able to play the campaign on both games while being offline. But it is important to note that while being offline, you may not be able to unlock achievements in some cases.

Thanks Arturo, the login part was me being connected to the internet.

How often do you think might need to login to update games?

Largely thinking of the free games that come with the console.

Physical disc would be Boarderland 3(version tbd) Love Boarderland 2 and looking for the version that would be closest to it.

Steve

Hello, Steve T. I’m Arturo, and I’ll be glad to provide assistance with your inquiry today.

Addressing your questions:

1. When you download a free game, it really depends on the game if you’re required to be connected to the internet, even if you don’t want to play online.
Do you have a specific game in mind? Usually, the developer states in the game description if a permanent internet connection is required.

2. Some games don’t allow you to play them if they detect that an update has been released. It doesn’t matter if it’s a digital or physical one, so if this happens to you, it may be required to update the game before you can play it.

By the way, when you say “Am I required to log in?”, do you mean that if you need to open the game, or be connected to the internet?

For now, I hope the answer I provided helped to your inquiry. I’ll remain attentive to any other comments you may have.

Thanks,

Arturo.

Thanks - crazy that Microsoft makes it so difficult!

I meant the free games that come with the console purchase.