R.E.P.O: Latest Updates and News

R.E.P.O. is this year's biggest indie hit co-op horror title! Dive into the latest updates and developments that are shaping the future of this exciting game!

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R.E.P.O. News

2025

April 23

⚫︎ In an insightful Q&A video, the developers of R.E.P.O. unveiled exciting features for the upcoming update. A key highlight is the new matchmaking system, making multiplayer sessions more accessible than ever. Players can now join region-based servers, with hosts empowered to set passwords and remove unwanted participants.

The update also promises expanded modding support, fresh customization options for robots, and a sneak peek at an upcoming level. These enhancements are set to enrich both solo and cooperative experiences, offering players more flexibility and variety.

Read more: R.E.P.O.'s next update will include matchmaking and expressions, so you no longer have to rely on shouting at your friends when they've smashed a valuable(PCGamer)

April 22

⚫︎ In another Q&A session, the R.E.P.O. development team expressed their strong support for the game's modding community. They responded positively to a question about Semiwork's stance on mods, encouraging community contributions while politely requesting that modders optimize their creations. This will help reduce server traffic and manage costs, ensuring a seamless experience for all players.

The developers highlighted their appreciation for the creativity mods bring, while emphasizing the importance of efficiency.

Read more: R.E.P.O. devs gently ask modders to 'optimize the amount of server traffic they send' to avoid 'skyrocketing server costs'

March 23

⚫︎ Following a successful early March launch on Steam, R.E.P.O. has announced a robust roadmap for future updates, including new monsters and achievement support. The game's rapid rise in popularity, fueled by its unique take on the Lethal Company formula, has motivated developers to commit to continuous improvements and content expansion.

Read more: R.E.P.O. Reveals Achievements, New Monsters, and More Upcoming Content (Game Rant)

March 18

⚫︎ R.E.P.O.'s first major update introduces a new map and a quirky "duck bucket" item designed to manage the game's mischievous duck character. In a detailed YouTube video on March 15, Semiwork Studios outlined how this update will prevent the duck from following players or triggering its monster mode. The update also includes new facial expressions and various quality-of-life enhancements.

Read more: R.E.P.O. Duck Bucket Added in First Update to Fend Off That Dreaded Duck (Game8)

March 3

⚫︎ Despite an initially underwhelming first impression due to a simple smiley face image on Steam, R.E.P.O. is rapidly gaining traction. The game has quickly ascended the Steam charts and is receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback for its engaging and humorous gameplay.

Read more: R.E.P.O. is a new co-op horror game with silly physics currently exploding on Steam (GamingOnLinux)