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I must use a VPN to connect to the play store. When I buy large games (FM, Baldur's, etc.) they always download a large additional content pack upon first run. Is this also coming from the Play servers? Or from the developer? If the latter I'd be able to disconnect the VPN and download MUCH more quickly...

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    Why do you have to use a VPN?
    – Frank
    Apr 13, 2015 at 22:46
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    If the data is being downloaded after you launch the app for the first time, it's coming from the app developer, and not the Play store.
    – Cloudy
    Apr 13, 2015 at 22:51
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    Maybe something for: android.stackexchange.com ?
    – Loko
    Apr 14, 2015 at 10:07

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The answer is "Yes and No".

When you connect to the play store and download an App, the play store will host the file and any additional files required to make the app useable. (Android APK size limitation in Google Play)

The app and it's extension files/patch files are hosted on Google Play and will very likely be region locked along with the initial APK.

Once the app is completed downloading and installed, any and all additional downloads will have to come from a host elsewhere. The only exception to this rule is if the additional files use the Google Play API for things like paid DLC or optional expansions that are tired to the dev's Google Play account.

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