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# XR037 Dependencies on Content Packages

> FMA severity scenarios for content package dependencies, covering save-game access after DLC deletion, dependencies between packages, and multiplayer DLC.

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## FMA scenario severities

*View [XBOX Requirements](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/xr/xr-037.md)*

**Test cases**

**037-01 No content package save-game dependencies for base title**

| Scenario | Severity | Platform |
| - | - | - |
| No current scenario. | Not Relevant (-4) | |
| No current scenario. | Very Minor (1) | |
| No current scenario. | Minor (2) | |
| The title does not load a save that was created within a recently deleted downloadable content package. The title notifies that saved progress cannot be accessed due to missing DLC, but the specific DLC is not listed. | Moderate (6) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| The title does not load a save that was created within a recently deleted downloadable content package. The title does not notify that saved progress cannot be accessed due to missing DLC. | Critical (12) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| Aspects of the title not related to a content package cannot be played without issue after the user deletes that content package. | Critical (12) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| The user is unable to complete all features and content included with the base title without needing to purchase add-on content. | Catastrophic (22) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |

*Notes*

* After creating a save within an area provided by the content package and then subsequently deleting the content package, the user might be able to continue to load and use the downloadable content. \[Most commonly consumable or skin based content]. This is an acceptable scenario.
* After creating a save within an area provided by the content package and then subsequently deleting the content package, the user is provided with a message similar to: "This game save requires `<content package x>` to continue. Please redownload the item.". This is an acceptable scenario.
* Suggested probability of 2. Lower where it is felt appropriate to do so.

**037-02 No dependencies on other content packages**

| Scenario | Severity | Platform |
| - | - | - |
| No current scenario. | Not Relevant (-4) | |
| No current scenario. | Very Minor (1) | |
| No current scenario. | Minor (2) | |
| No current scenario. | Minor (2) | |
| No current scenario. | Critical (12) | |
| The title requires the user to download a content package to use content from a different content package. | Catastrophic (22) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |

*Notes*

* No current FMA Notes to consider.

**037-03 DLC dependency**

| Scenario | Severity | Platform |
| - | - | - |
| Save data created with DLC which enables a game area/mode cannot be accessed due to the game area/mode not being available without the DLC which enables it. The save game becomes usable again once the DLC has been reinstalled. | Not Relevant (-4) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| No current scenario. | Very Minor (1) | |
| Minor element of game non-functional after DLC removed. | Minor (2) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| The title displays a notification that DLC is missing, but the specific DLC is not listed. This does not prevent the user from loading the save data. | Minor (2) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| Moderate element of game non-functional after DLC removed. | Moderate (6) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| The title notifies that saved progress cannot be accessed due to missing DLC, but the specific DLC is not listed. The user is unable to access the saved data. | Moderate (6) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| Critical element of game non-functional after DLC removed. | Critical (12) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| The title becomes unusable when the DLC is not present. | Catastrophic (22) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| Saved progress cannot be accessed when DLC is not present and no notification is displayed as to the reason why. | Catastrophic (22) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |

*Notes*

* Suggested probability of at least 2.

**037-04 Multiplayer DLC**

| Scenario | Severity | Platform |
| - | - | - |
| No current scenario. | Not Relevant (-4) | |
| No current scenario. | Very Minor (1) | |
| No current scenario. | Minor (2) | |
| The title notifies the user that a multiplayer session cannot be accessed due to missing DLC, but the specific DLC is not listed. | Moderate (6) | |
| Users who do not meet the DLC requirements of a multiplayer session are not given proper messaging of the DLC requirement and how to resolve it. | Critical (12) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| Users who meet the DLC requirements for a multiplayer session are unable to join and play. | Critical (12) | XBOX One, XBOX Series |
| No current scenario. | Catastrophic (22) | |

*Notes*

* No current FMA Notes to consider.


## Related topics

- [XR-037 Dependencies on Content Packages](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/xr/xr-037.md)
- [Certification Tested XBOX Requirements for XBOX Games](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/console-cert-tested-requirements.md)
- [XBOX Requirements for XBOX Games](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/certification/xbox-requirements.md)
- [MainPackageDependency Element (MicrosoftGame.config)](https://docs.xbox.com/reference/system/microsoftgameconfig/elements/microsoftgameconfig-element-mainpackagedependency.md)
- [Manage and license downloadable content (DLC)](https://docs.xbox.com/publishing/xstore-commerce/xstore-dlc.md)
