Hajj has nothing to do with asking people for forgiveness! This should be done whether one is going for hajj or not, depending on the consequences!

Sheikh it is important to ask those whom I have wronged for forgiveness when going for hajj. I have wronged others in various ways, for backbiting I have just asked for forgiveness for myself and those whom I have backbitten. I have asked those to forgive me if I have hurt them- these are just some close people. There are others whom I did interact with years ago but not anymore- I don’t know if I have hurt them or not (I don’t think I’ve hurt them I just backbit them). In this case can I just seek forgiveness from Allah swt if I have?