The Skyrim DLC is available for purchase exclusively via the Xbox 360 LIVE Marketplace, for the Xbox 360.
My DLC isn’t loading!
If you are playing Hearthfire on an Xbox 360 or Hard Drive that is different from the one the content was originally purchase on, you will need to log into the LIVE-enabled Profile that the content was originally purchased because of with. If this is the case, you will need to do a http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-live/marketplace-and-purchasing/download-content in order to play the content offline.
Additionally, make sure that Skyrim is updated with title update 1.7 or higher. When logged into Xbox LIVE, the game will automatically prompt you to download this update if you don’t already have it.
Why can’t I get the content in (X) language?
The language of the content is determined by your Xbox Live region.
Where do I start Hearthfire?
If you have already completed tasks for the jarls of Falkreath, Hjaalmarch, or Dawnstar and earned their trust, you will receive a letter from the steward of their respective towns letting you know that land has become available for purchase. Receipt of this letter is required in order to be able to purchase land. You will receive a iscellaneous objective, and a quest target that points to the Steward or relevant authority of that hold.
If you have not yet earned the trust of the Jarls, you will receive a letter via Courier once your character is level 9 or higher. The invite will allow your character to visit and learn about the benefits of working for them and the possibility of buying land. If your character is already level 9 or above when Hearthfire is first installed, you will soon receive the letter from a Courier while visiting a town or settlement.
How do I gain the ability to purchase a land plot?
You must earn the trust of the Jarl for the area you wish to purchase land in (Falkreath, Hjaalmarch, or Dawnstar). Each hold requires some specific favors or quests to be completed to earn that Jarl’s trust. After doing these, you will receive a letter informing your character that the land is available for purchase. This letter is required for purchase.
What are the specific requirements for getting land in each hold?
- For Falkreath: You must complete the “Rare Gifts” favor, and the “Kill the Bandit Leader” favor. You may then buy land from Steward Nenya.
- For Hjaalmarch: You must complete the quest “Laid to Rest”. You may then buy land from Steward Aslfur
- For Dawnstar: You must complete the Daedric Quest “Waking Nightmare” and then the favor “Kill the Giant”. Please note that this favor has the prerequisites of being level 22 or higher, and having had previously completed the “Waking Nightmare” Daedric Quest. At this point, you can then buy land directly from Jarl Skald the Elder.