PLAZA includes a custom xlive.dll file (commonly used by the "Ultimate GFWL Remover" tools). This DLL tricks the game into thinking you are signed into a Live profile, allowing:
PLAZA is a notable digital rights management (DRM) circumvention group active between 2016 and 2021. Their release of Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition is identified by the standard scene naming convention: Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition-PLAZA
The label signifies the specific scene release from this group. It is not an official patch from Capcom; rather, it is a repack or cracked ISO that allows users to play the Gold Edition content without requiring the original Steam license or dealing with the defunct Games for Windows Live marketplace. PLAZA includes a custom xlive
Beyond the additional story chapters, the Gold Edition adds several gameplay modes and cosmetic extras: The Mercenaries Reunion It is not an official patch from Capcom;