APB: Reloaded on Xbox 360 — No Xbox Live Gold Required (But Servers Are Shut Down)

Correct. You did NOT need an Xbox Live Gold (now Game Pass Core) subscription to play APB: Reloaded on Xbox 360.

Details

• Free-to-Play Model: APB: Reloaded launched as F2P on Xbox 360 (2011) via Xbox Live Marketplace.
• Microsoft Policy Exception: Since June 2014, Microsoft allows Free-to-Play titles to be played without Gold on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. APB qualified.
• Requirements:
  • Xbox 360 console
  • Internet connection (Ethernet/Wi-Fi)
  • Xbox Live Silver (Free) account
  • ~3 GB HDD space
• In-Game Purchases: G1 Credits (premium currency) for weapons, vehicles, customization. Billed via Microsoft account (requires payment method on file).

Current Status (2024)

• Xbox 360 Servers: Officially shut down January 2024 by Little Orbit. The game is unplayable on 360.
• PC (Steam/GamersFirst): Still active. Cross-play never existed.
• Backward Compatibility: Not available on Xbox One/Series. Delisted from the 360 Store.

Historical Answer: When servers were live, no Gold was needed. Today, the game is offline on Xbox 360.