This specific file, , was released to address a connectivity issue in the Gears 5 "Hivebusters" DLC expansion. Specifically, it fixed a bug where the game would fail to load character data if the user’s network adapter was disabled or their internet cable was unplugged.

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The DLC itself is a single-player and co-op campaign expansion for Gears 5 .