What changed in Hotfix 10.5.6
Squad Hotfix 10.5.6 is now available. The release focuses on client stability, addressing several crashes and vulnerabilities. It also changes how custom lobby passwords are handled in the background, fixes a crash related to replay-file generation, and includes further crash-protection work.
The replay issue could occur with automatic multiplayer recording enabled, after a match, or when using a console command. The developer asks players to restart Squad so the latest build downloads and connects to the updated servers.
Impact on cheats
The announcement does not mention an anti-cheat update, a detection event, or a ban wave. There is no basis here for claiming that a particular cheat is detected, unaffected, or safe.
That said, this is a new game-client build. Software that relies on the current Squad version may need an update from its own developer. Do not assume an old status remains valid merely because the official patch is described as a stability hotfix.
Before using Soft Hub for Squad or Mason External, check the product page for its current status and requirements. If compatibility with the new Squad build has not been confirmed, waiting for product support or an update is the sensible option. Testing an unconfirmed build on an account is not a reliable way to verify compatibility.
Launch now or wait?
If your product has a confirmed status for the current Squad version, update and fully restart the game first. This is not a promise of safety: cheat use always carries a risk of enforcement.
If no post-hotfix status is available, wait. The source does not say whether this client update affects a particular loader, overlay, external tool, or DMA setup. An outdated build may simply fail to load, cause instability, or stop features from working as intended.
Do not bypass the game update or attempt to connect with an outdated client. Use the safe launch checklist to review the basics before starting: current game and software versions, unnecessary background tools, and the correct launch order. Those steps reduce avoidable mistakes; they do not make cheat use safe.
If the game starts crashing
A crash alone is not evidence of detection. This hotfix specifically addresses several Squad crashes, including the replay-generation issue. First make sure the game itself has been updated and restarted.
If errors or instability began after 10.5.6, stop testing on the account and verify product compatibility with its developer. For broader context on detections, updates, reports, and other risk factors, see Why cheats get detected.
Original source developer announcement