Is it true that you need to be always online for a game once you download a DLC for the PS4?

I've read somewhere that when you download any DLC for any game on the PS4, you need to be online always afterwards to play that game. Any truth to this? Thanks!

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Best Answer

Not exactly. Basically any item that you buy from the store (either DLC or full game) will stay activated for a certain period of time after you've disconnected from the net (I'm not sure how long, but from experience I'd say about week or so). If you open the options menu (for the game/dlc in question) from the ribbon screen and select show information it should say how long the product is "activated" for.

(I could be using some of the words/terms as I'm not at home to check at the moment)

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Can I play DLC without the game?

If you purchase DLC before purchasing a game, the DLC will be added to your account but it will not be downloadable or accessible until you install the game it is intended for.

How does DLC work on PS4?

PlayStation 4

Quit the game if you have it running.

Go to your Library.

Choose Purchased.

Select your game. ...

Scroll down to Playstation Store and open My Add ons.

Find your bonus or Premium content in the list and start the download. ...

When the download finishes, let your new content install and restart your game.

Do you get to keep a DLC?

It's not ownership. If you want to own it, buy the dlc directly. Nope. I'd assume your ability to access the DLC ends when your subscription expires.

Will my game keep downloading in rest mode?

Your PS4\u2122 system automatically downloads update files for games and other applications. To download while in rest mode, select (Settings) > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode] and then select the checkbox for [Stay Connected to the Internet].

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