Xbox 360 Games Requiring Xbox Live Gold

Many Xbox 360 games require Xbox Live Gold for online multiplayer.

Categories Requiring Gold

• Online Multiplayer: CoD, Halo, Battlefield, FIFA, Forza, Gears—all matchmaking.
• Persistent Worlds: FFXIV, ESO, DC Universe Online (also need game sub).
• Co-op Campaign: Left 4 Dead, Borderlands, Resident Evil 5/6 (Gold for host/guest).
• Leaderboards/Clans: Most competitive games.

Features Requiring Live (Silver/Gold)

• DLC Downloads: Map packs, expansions (Silver OK).
• Patches/Title Updates: Silver OK.
• Cloud Saves: Gold required.
• Netflix/Streaming Apps: Gold required (legacy policy; now free).

Games Playable Offline (No Live Needed)

• Single-player campaigns.
• Local split-screen (if game supports).
• System Link (LAN)—some games.

Check Before Buying

• Xbox Store: "Xbox Live Gold required for multiplayer".
• Back of case / product description.
• Xbox.com game page.