Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare - Xbox Live Gold Requirements Explained

Whether you need Xbox Live Gold for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare depends entirely on which version you're playing and what mode you want.

Garden Warfare 1 (2014)

• Full game: Xbox Live Gold required for all online modes.
• No free version exists. You must purchase the game and have an active Gold subscription.

Garden Warfare 2 (2016)

• Free Trial: No Gold required. Offers limited characters, maps, and modes—a generous demo.
• Full game: Gold required for all online content, including co-op and competitive modes.

Quick Summary

Note: As of 2024, Xbox Live Gold has been rebranded to Xbox Game Pass Core for online multiplayer access on Xbox consoles. The requirement remains the same—paid subscription needed for full online play.