So… Finally install game and it finishes the 9GB update (5hrs after insert disc). Load game and go to play online and to my Surprise my status shows as OFFLINE. WTF?
I’m connected to Xbox live and network status shows all services up and running. In game shows offline 
Just wondering if anybody else is having similar issues?
A fix would be GREAT if anybody can assist.
Just to update the situation. I did a reinstall of the game. Another 5hrs, booted the game and hey presto i can connect to the servers. Good luck if your having the same issues.