Does Minecraft Xbox 360 Need Internet? Yes for Key Features—Offline Severely Limited

Yes, for key features:

• Updates: Auto-download patches, new content
• Online Multiplayer: Play with friends
• Marketplace: Buy DLC (skins, textures, maps)
• Cloud Saves: Progress stored online

Offline play is possible but severely limited—no updates, no online, no DLC, no cloud save access.