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To smoothly play games from the Windows Store on your Windows 10 PC, you used to need a stable internet connection. But luckily, Microsoft has removed this requirement, allowing you to play games from the Windows Store without being connected to the internet. Windows users have been eagerly awaiting this feature for quite some time.
While this is a positive step forward, Microsoft still imposes some limitations on playing games without an internet connection (playing offline). Players won't be able to purchase items from the store while playing offline. Leaderboards won't display gameplay results, and you won't receive in-game achievements.
Playing Games Offline on Windows 10 via Windows Store
In addition to the aforementioned restrictions, you are only allowed to use a single device for offline gaming at any given time. Furthermore, you can only switch offline devices three times per year. Activating offline mode is not a straightforward process either. However, don't worry, follow along to learn how to play games on Windows Store without Internet.
Playing Games Offline on Windows 10 via Windows Store
Note: Games with a Campaign mode support offline play, while multiplayer games cannot be played offline.
Steps to Set Up Offline Gaming on Windows 10 Device
Step 1: Check your device's Windows Updates version.
Make sure you have updated Win 10 to the latest version. To check, open MenuStart, type Windows Update, and click on the corresponding search result.
In Windows Update, check if Windows update is not yet up to date by clicking Check for Updates.
Step 2: Setting Up Offline Mode
Firstly, reopen MenuStart and type Store into the search bar to access the Windows Store.
Click on the icon as shown below and proceed to log in to your Windows 10 account (you can use an Outlook account, a Gmail account registered with Outlook, or a Skype account).
Enter your account information correctly and click Sign in to log in.
After successfully logging in, click on your profile and select Settings.
In Settings, you'll find Offline Permissions section, look for the option Make this PC the one I use to run some games or apps that have limited license. Turn On this option.
Once done, your device will be selected as the offline gaming device. Devices previously set up for offline gaming will have this feature turned off.
Next, you'll be prompted to enable the games you want to play offline and sign in to Xbox Live. Repeat this step with each game you want to play offline. From now on, you'll be able to play these games without the need for Internet.
Above, Mytour just guided How to play games from Windows Store without internet, play offline games on Windows 10. This feature helps you entertain even when offline. Although there are still some limitations on purchasing items from the store, displaying gameplay results, in-game achievements, and the number of devices that can play offline, this is also a very useful and worth trying feature on Windows 10.
Currently, Windows 10 is updated with many enhancements to improve gaming experience, if you are playing CrossFire on Win 10 PC, you will feel that, if you play CrossFire on Win 7 or XP, the smoothness of the game will not be like on Windows 10, right?
