Several soft-locks were eliminated in this patch:
Addressing various bugs and glitches that have been reported by the community. These can range from minor graphical issues to more significant problems affecting gameplay, such as quest progression bugs or combat mechanics. Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Update v1.031-CODEX
Not everyone has a stable internet connection or wishes to store multiple game launchers (Steam, Epic, etc.). The CODEX release of Update v1.031 allows users to update their game fully offline, keeping their modded installations intact without Steam auto-updating and breaking custom mods. Several soft-locks were eliminated in this patch: Addressing