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
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 . 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. released in September 2022