It allows players on the same local network (or virtual LAN software like Radmin VPN or ZeroTier) to host and join lobby sessions.

: Modified libraries that redirect network requests locally instead of hitting official servers.

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: Cloud saving is disabled when using network emulators. Your save files are stored locally in specific folders (often in Public/Documents ), and losing these folders means losing your entire campaign progress. The Official Way to Play

Fixes issues where the game would not save progress because it was trying to sync with a non-existent online profile.

The main menu displays a persistent error stating that Gears 5 services are currently unavailable.