Can you play FIFA without Xbox Live?

The answer to this question is technically no, as an Xbox Live Gold subscription is required to play paid online multiplayer games such as online FIFA matches and other online modes on FIFA, but you can still play offline modes like Kick Off, Career Mode, and Offline Seasons without a subscription. You can also trade, build squads, and participate in offline tournaments without an Xbox Live Gold membership, but online multiplayer and Ultimate Team modes require a subscription.

Understanding the Requirements

To play FIFA online, you need an Xbox Live Gold subscription, which has now transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core, offering online console multiplayer and access to over 25 high-quality console games on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What does Xbox Live Gold do? Xbox Live Gold, now known as Xbox Game Pass Core, allows for online console multiplayer games and provides access to over 25 high-quality console games on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles.
2. Can you play FIFA 23 without Xbox Live? No, FIFA 23 requires Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate to play online, but you can play offline modes without a subscription.
3. How much is Xbox Live a year? Xbox Live Gold, now Xbox Game Pass Core, costs $10 a month or $60 a year, offering the same price as before but with changes in included services.

Game-Specific Questions

4. Can you play Fortnite without Xbox Live? Yes, you can play Fortnite on Xbox without an Xbox Live Gold subscription, as it is a free-to-play game.
5. Can you play FIFA online without subscription? No, playing FIFA online requires a subscription to Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass Ultimate for online multiplayer.
6. What games can I play without gold? Games like Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific, Destiny 2, Fortnite, Halo Infinite Multiplayer, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Roblox can be played without an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Subscription and Membership

7. Can I get Xbox Live for free? New Xbox accounts are given a free Xbox Live Gold trial when they first log in to an Xbox Series X or Xbox One console.
8. How to get Xbox Live? You can get Xbox Live by signing up for a Microsoft account through the Xbox website or your Xbox One console.
9. Is Xbox Live free on PC? The Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core.

Offline and Online Modes

10. Can FIFA 23 be offline? Yes, FIFA 23 can be played offline, with modes like Kick Off, Career Mode, and Offline Seasons available without an internet connection.
11. Can you play FIFA 22 without Xbox Gold? No, FIFA 22 requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold for online multiplayer.
12. What games don’t you need Xbox Live? Over 50 free-to-play titles, including Apex Legends, Call of Duty: Warzone, Destiny 2, Fortnite, and Roblox, do not require an Xbox Live subscription to play online.

Xbox Live Transition

13. Does Xbox Live still exist? Xbox Live Gold has transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core, offering online console multiplayer and access to a collection of games.
14. Is Xbox Gold free? Xbox Live is free to use for basic online functionality, but Xbox Live Gold, now Xbox Game Pass Core, requires a monthly fee for online multiplayer and other benefits.
15. Does Xbox Live Gold last forever? Titles claimed through Games with Gold will continue to be available to the account that claimed them, even after the transition to Xbox Game Pass Core.