I've downloaded both games (Max & Halo) but once they get to 100% installation a message pops up and says installation stopped. If I press A over the games then it says I need an update for this, tells me to check Settings > System to see if ones available. I check and it says no update available. If I go back and select both games to activate the download again it will do the same process. So I can't actually download either game due to my One requiring an update that doesn't exist. Go GWG, you are so much better than PS Plus........says no one.......ever.

Is this the first time ganes with gold is on xb1? If so then it would propably be on the system side where it hasnt been integrated properly.

Yeah that's what I'm thinking, but then why release them? lol, it makes no sense. "Here have a free useless game that takes up hardrive space" thanks MS!!!

You need to download the update (which is now ready for download) then they will work. I had the same problem along with many others. Max is awesome btw.

What he said ;)

You should check again or perhaps do a hard reboot (where you hold the button down for a few seconds) I did the:

Go to Settings > System > Update my Console.

That's it. Your Xbox One will reboot, you will see that green loading screen bar. When it finished you should get the updates that 'Max: Curse of the Brotherhood' and 'Halo: Spartan Assault' are ready to play.

Could one of you test if there is any truth to the rumour, that the games wont boot if your offline?

aahh great thanks

possibly is because the xbox one games are going to be the same as ps plus where no gold no play.

To test your theory I physically turned off my router and disconnected from the internet.

I was able to get both Max and Halo Spartan Assault to run.  So from my end the rumor is completely debunked.

I'm in the USA.