Xbox – Does Watch Dogs multiplayer require Gold

In order to play online with an Xbox 360, you must have Xbox LIVE Gold, which is a yearly subscription. This includes Minecraft for the Xbox 360.

Minecraft on the Xbox 360 supports splitscreen, and if you have one Gold account, other people playing on the same console can participate online without needing Gold accounts of their own, as long as they are logged in as a Guest.

However, each Xbox 360 that you want to play on simultaneously will need to also have at least one unique Xbox LIVE Gold account. This means that any of his friends who are playing from different locations will need a Gold account as well, and they can't share the same one.

From the Games with Gold for Xbox FAQ:

What happens to my Games with Gold games if I cancel my Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription?

On Xbox One, you’ll no longer be able to access your Games with Gold titles if you cancel your subscription. However, if you decide to renew your subscription at any time, you’ll be able to access and play your previously redeemed Games with Gold titles again.

On Xbox 360, any Games with Gold titles that you redeem as an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member are yours to keep, regardless of whether you continue your subscription.