Do I need to install the entire game to my hard drive before I can play it?

No. Some Xbox One games are pretty large, and installing the entire game, especially if you’re downloading it, can take a while. You can start any game before the installation is complete, though not all game features will be available. If you watch the download in the Queue or Games section of My games & apps, 'Downloading' changes to 'Ready to start' when it's available to play.

Find your games and add-ons on Xbox One. If Xbox Play Anywhere games you bought at the Microsoft Store on your PC aren’t installing, your settings might not allow auto downloads. Check your download settings. Check your download settings: Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide and go to System > Settings > System. How to move Xbox One games to Xbox One X using an external hard drive. Should you buy digital or physical Xbox One games? Richard Devine. How to get the Wraith Knife in Apex Legends.

Will I lose my game info and/or progress if I reinstall it?

The Xbox One console saves your gameplay data to the cloud, so if you’ve played your game online, you can resync your game with the cloud once you've reinstalled it. See Xbox One cloud game saves: FAQ.

Can I play another game while installing one on my Xbox One console?

Yes. You can always play digital games when you’re installing a game from the Microsoft Store or from disc. You can also play games from disc if you’re installing from the Microsoft Store.

However, you can’t play games from a disc if you’re installing from the disc.

Can I install a game while I'm offline?

Yes, you can install a disc-based game while you're offline. See Using Xbox One offline.

Why do I have to install a game if I have the disc?

Optical disc drives can’t read data quickly enough to keep up with modern games, so you get the best gaming experience when you install the game from a disc on your Xbox One console.

Why does it take so long to install a game?

Game installs depend on how fast a drive can transfer files. The maximum data transfer rate for the Xbox One disc drive is currently 54 Mbps. If you think your game is installing too slowly, see Troubleshoot slow game or app downloads on Xbox One.

Usually, games and other downloads you buy appear among your games and apps and begin installing automatically. To check:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, and then select My games & apps >See all.
2. In the games list, make sure the filter is set to All games.
3. If you don't see your game or add-on, select Ready to install and see if it appears there.

If you still aren’t seeing your game or add-on:

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Highlight—but don’t select—My games & apps.
3. Press the Menu button on your controller, then select Refresh and check for your item.

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If Xbox Play Anywhere games you bought at the Microsoft Store on your PC aren’t installing, your settings might not allow auto downloads. Check your download settings:

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1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide and go to System >Settings >System.
2. Select Updates & downloads.
3. Make sure the boxes for Keep my games & apps up to date and Allow remote installations are both checked.

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If those options weren’t selected, the next place to check for your stuff is in your games list, under Ready to install. If you’re on a friend’s Xbox, for instance, this is where all your games will appear, not just the most recent.