This is one of the points that caused the fall of Xbox on the previous generation: the need to be connected to the internet to enjoy its games. Except that it seems that a recent update has lifted this barrier. Indeed, it was the Hikikomori Media channel that shared the information.
Between February and September 2022, one of the Xbox Series X|S updates lifted the internet verification that was performed by the console on each game. While the news is beneficial for players, it is not absolute for all console generations. To date, only the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S generation works without any issues, as long as the entire game is on the disc.
As for Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games, it just won’t work. The emulation being carried out on the console, the versions are not the same and require an Internet connection.
In summary, you will need:
- An Xbox Series X|S on September 2022 Update (v 10.0.22621.1836 or later)
- An Xbox One or Xbox Series game containing the entire game on the game
Naturally, this also works for your digital games of these generations. As long as they are installed, you can enjoy them without requiring a connection. As recalled in the video, it is difficult to know the situation will not change in the future. Either way, collectors and gamers with slow connections will be delighted! For those who wish to update their console offline, follow this procedure.