Forum:Do I need to be online for DLC to work?

The PC I play Fallout 3 is not connected to the internet. I want to get the expansions but want to know if I have to be online for fallout 3 to recognize the DLC or if I just need to be online to download it.

66.212.131.171 02:56, 12 June 2009 (UTC)Unimportant NPC

66.212.131.171 04:12, 12 June 2009 (UTC)Found my own answer.

Playing Offline

Important note: Before following the steps, set your Windows search function to search "hidden folders". Otherwise, you will not able to find the folders you need. A safer alternative is by simply open the "Run" application and copy & paste the paths below to directly send you to the folders.

While Games for Windows Live requires you to be online to in order to play DLC packs, you can find the DLC files (a main .bsa, a sounds .bsa, and an .esm) in the following folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Xlive\DLC (Windows XP) C:\Users\Your User Name\AppData\Local\Microsoft\XLive\DLC (Windows Vista & Windows 7) If you move them to your Fallout 3\Data folder, you will be able to play the DLC without activating Games for Windows Live.

Remember to load through the Fallout 3 launcher then click on "Data Files" and check the box next to "Anchorage" before running the game. Keep in mind that this workaround is not officially supported.

XBOX 360: In case you need to go offline and want to play fallout 3 and include your DLC packs you MUST be online while you load your saved game with included DLC. Once you actually get into the game itself you can disconnect at any time and still have your DLC loaded (Tested/Confirmed on both Bethesda games: Fallout 3 and OBLIVION):

•This is usefull if you have two 360 consoles like this author and one is playing an online game like Gears of War 2 where it is easier to play Horde mode with only one Xbox online (Also why I have been able to test and confirm)