Is It Possible to Buy DLC Before Game?

I'm a bit curious about buying games versus buying DLCs. I understand perfectly well that you can't play a DLC without having the game that uses it, but what about buying a DLC before buying the game? Let's say, hypothetically, I wanted to buy Alien: Isolation but start with buying the Lockdown DLC before actually getting the game. If I buy a game's DLC before buying the game, will the DLC be saved into my account? And then, when I do buy the game and install it into my Xbox One, will the DLC be installed as well since I will have bought it beforehand?

I realize that this may be a silly question, but it's one that I've been asking myself for years; and it's been driving me nuts.

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Hello LivelyDibbun572,

Thank you for your post. 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.

I hope this information helps.

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Ezra
Microsoft Agent
Xbox Forum Moderator
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Last updated April 17, 2025 Views 1,492 Applies to: