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The , released in September 2022, officially removed the mandatory online "check-in" for the vast majority of Xbox One physical discs and certain Smart Delivery titles. Before this, many last-gen discs required an internet connection to "verify" the game before it could be played on Series X hardware. How to Enable Offline Play

Select . This ties your digital licenses to the console so they can be verified offline. Manually Go Offline: Navigate to Settings > General > Network settings . Select Go offline . Physical Disc Installation: The , released in September 2022, officially removed

You can now pop in most Xbox One or Series X discs and install them directly from the disc while offline. This ties your digital licenses to the console

To take full advantage of these changes and ensure your console can play games without an internet connection, follow these steps: While online, press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Settings > General > Personalization > My home Xbox . Physical Disc Installation: You can now pop in

Note: Certain games may still require a one-time online update to download missing assets or the "Smart Delivery" version for the best experience. What Changed in the 2022 Update? How to Play Games Offline on XBOX Series X|S (Best Method)