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Willleee

Willleee March 10, 2025, 6:56 p.m.

Region locked from Elden Ring DLC - any best vpn for xbox solutions that actually work?

Just rage smashed my controller because apparently being Canadian in Ireland means i can't access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC that I ALREADY PAID FOR. My Xbox account region is tied to my credit card, and now I'm getting "content not available in your region" errors even though I pre-purchased before my work transfer.

Tried calling Xbox support and they basically said "too bad so sad" in corporate speak. Gamesharing with my brother back home failed too. Played 300+ hours and now stuck watching streamers enjoy the content while I get screwed for... checks notes... doing my job in another country?

Anybody figured out workarounds that don't require computer science degrees? Getting desperate enough to try anything at this point.

Alex Catar

Alex Catar March 10, 2025, 11:21 p.m.

pretty sure this qualifies as fraud prevention not incompetence - the licensing agreements are tied to regions because of international trade agreements and exchange rates

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dstiml

dstiml March 11, 2025, 11:09 a.m.

Bruh moment: buy game in region A → move to region B → game says no → billion dollar company shrugs → customer rage intensifies → solutions exactly zero

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25Marfa11

25Marfa11 March 11, 2025, 7:51 p.m.

Just spoof your IP through American servers? Xbox hardware doesn't care where it physically sits, only what network it connects through. Consumer rights shouldn't evaporate when you cross borders

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Eskin

Eskin March 12, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

My grandson set up something called a "smart DNS" for me when I snowbird in Arizona. No VPN needed - just changes the location your Xbox thinks it's in without affecting speed. Can show you screenshots of my settings if helpful!

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boa

boa March 13, 2025, 8:33 p.m.

This happens constantly with global publishing rights. Each country has separate agreements ⊙﹏⊙ workarounds exist but technically violate TOS

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DDKatherine

DDKatherine March 14, 2025, 12:24 a.m.

absolutely criminal how we normalize this anti-consumer practice. I legally purchased content that magically becomes "unavailable" when I travel? highway robbery

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dogi

dogi March 16, 2025, 9:07 p.m.

Running custom firmware on a GL.iNet travel router with NordVPN backend. Rock solid for my xbox when hotel-hopping. Basically creates personal bubble that makes devices think they're back home. Been my lifesaver on oil rig rotations where everything gets region-blocked

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qwe456

qwe456 March 17, 2025, 7:40 p.m.

lmaooooo everyone suggesting expensive tech solutions when you could just make Irish friend and gameshare with them? modern problems require big brain solutions my dude

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